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Why do vaginal infections reoccur?
Reoccurring vaginal infections – why do they come back and what to do about it So for a part of the human anatomy that is so closely linked to the procreation of the human species, there has actually only been good research around the vagina in the last few...
GOODBYE MY MENSTRUAL CYCLE…
As I come to late stage perimenopause, this is a light hearted blog on all the amazing ways that a menstrual cycle contributes to women’s health overall. Its a fun read.
Fertility Support – part 1 of a 6 part blog
If you have ever wondered what the top words of advice would be regarding pregnancy support from a Women's Health Naturopath then the next couple series of blogs are for you! These blogs actually appear on the wellness centre that I practice from, Soul Spectrum at...
NO! ITS NOT TMI !!!!
No – there is no such things as Too Much Information when it comes to periods. We have to talk about it so we know what is normal and what we can do about it if it isn’t normal.
Sperm Analysis – the reality about the ranges used
This blog is a really useful one if you have had a bit of a hiccup in your fertility journey. It goes over how the sperm analysis ranges came to be and why just being “fine” may not be enough.
The Truth About The Pill – Part 1 Teenagers
In this blog we explore the main reasons that teenagers are put on the pill and why the pill will not actually address these concerns.
10 years after a 45kg weight loss – what have I learnt?
I know that social media gets a bad wrap sometimes but one of things that I do love about Facebook in particular is the memories that come up in your feed. This week I had a memory come up that made me think. A lot. It was a picture of me and one of my besties out to...
Mindful Eating. Improve your health and weight.
Being in the moment, mindfulness, mindful practices – they have all received a bit of attention of late. We are starting to realise that our inability to focus on what we are doing at the time can contribute to a whole host of issues in relation to our mental health....
Endometriosis – Not the same stuff you already know
I think its fair to say that the recent research in regard to endometriosis has helped us understand that endometriosis is not just a hormonal condition so this blog will go beyond the commonly known things. Thank god there has been tireless campaigners for research...
Light Bladder Leakage and Urinary Incontinence – Guest blog from women’s health physio Lisa
Light Bladder Leakage - Is this “normal”? • 1 in 8 women leak when they laugh. • Around 50% of women will leak urine in the last few weeks of their pregnancy. Do you find yourself with wet underwear during a workout session? (And the reason is not because of sweat!)...
Stress and its affect on your period
The first time I started writing this blog I ended up writing a whole page on the stress response system and didn’t even get to how it affects your period. If your life is like my life, then you want the info about how this all works, some dot points with some...
The Lowdown on PMS – what you can do about it
The Lowdown on PMS Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) gained lots of interest when there were some studies in the 70s and the 80s that suggested a link between females committing crimes and PMS. In both the US and in the UK PMS has been used as a defence for criminal...
The Lowdown on Food and Hormones
Food can have a really strong impact on hormones and conditions like PMS, PCOS, endometriosis and menopause.
6 THINGS TO DO RIGHT NOW IF YOU ARE TRYING TO CONCEIVE
As a Naturopath that specialises in women’s health, I’m often asked about the “best” tips for pregnancy and whilst every woman is individual, I have put together a list of the basics that I think that women should consider to improve fertility before they are looking...
Jessica’s Story – How She Got Her Periods Back
Jess is a gorgeous 26-year-old with everything going for her, good job, lovely partner and some great friends and family around her. She came to me as she had been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and had come off the pill but still had not had a...
How can a Naturopath help with hormone balance?
Naturopathy is a holistic modality. It believes in the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit to be able to achieve good health. It focuses on the restoration of health where health has failed, the optimisation of good health and prevention of health...
Hormones and your ability to burn fat and build muscle
Surely its good old testosterone that helps build muscle in us all? Nope – not in women. In fact, higher levels of testosterone in women have actually been associated with increased body fat (especially around the waist area), higher rates of type 2 diabetes,...
Women’s hormone balance – its more than just about making babies!
Look there is no doubt that if you are looking to get pregnant then the balance of your hormones is important. The thing is though, our hormones have a greater impact on the rest of our body than we give them credit for and when they are not balanced, they can have a...
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