Gentle, evidence-informed writing on women's health nutrition — from hormones, ovulation and fertility to PCOS, digestion and everyday wellbeing. Practical reading you can trust, written by a registered nutritional therapist.
Why are conventional menstrual products toxic? Pesticide residues: Most tampons and pads contain cotton, but unless it is organic, that cotton is often treated with pesticides and herbicides, which can leave behind toxic residues....
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Supporting your mood holistically Depression and nutrition Nutrition plays a significant role in mental health. A balanced diet rich in essential nutrients can help alleviate the symptoms of depression and improve overall well-being. Proper...
Read articleWhy are conventional menstrual products toxic? Pesticide residues: Most tampons and pads contain cotton, but unless it is organic, that cotton is often treated with pesticides and herbicides, which can leave behind toxic residues....
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Transitioning to a vegan diet is a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable planet. Veganism offers numerous health benefits, including lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2...
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How to support your Heart Health What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for a collection of conditions relating to the heart, blood vessels and circulation. These include high blood pressure,...
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How to lose weight and keep it off Faddy diets come and go, with many jumping on the bandwagon in a bid to shed weight as quickly as possible. Sustainable, healthy weight loss cannot...
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Why is the liver important? The liver’s primary function is detoxification. A healthy liver deals with thousands of toxins each day
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Did you know that your diet can impact your reproductive health?Eating a diet that contains the right balance of healthy foods and is rich in the nutrients necessary for hormone balance and sperm production...
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What is IVF, ICSI & IUI? IVF, ICSI and IUI are common procedures that can assist you to have a baby when natural conception is not working. They are all very different fertility treatments,...
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How Your Female Hormones Affect Your Thyroid Do you suspect thyroid issues are behind your health concerns? You couldn’t survive without your thyroid gland, so it’s worth looking after. It can be affected by...
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So why do I recommend the DUTCH test? Firstly, what is a DUTCH test? The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test is a comprehensive test to evaluate sex and stress hormones. In...
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Oxidative stress describes an imbalance in the body between free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells) and antioxidants.
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Getting enough vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) is important at all stages of life, but when you are trying to conceive or actually pregnant you have even more reason to include these vitamins...
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Getting your blood drawn at the appropriate time in the day and in your cycle can be really helpful, to determine what’s really going on in your body.
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Ovarian hormones, oestrogen and progesterone are beneficial for health. This indicates natural ovulatory menstrual cycles are beneficial for health because ovulation is how women make hormones.
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Only 10% of the population of women with a 28-day cycle even ovulate on day 14, this means a 21-day progesterone blood sample is likely to be misleading for many of us.
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If you have been told you have low progesterone, you may not be ovulating, or they may be testing you at the wrong time of your cycle.
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Whether you want to get pregnant tomorrow or in a year, there are some actionable steps I can guide you with to maximize your fertility potential.
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High prolactin is one of several causes of androgen excess and can be mistaken for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Heavy flow and endometriosis Heavy bleeding is defined as producing over 80mL of blood per cycle and may also manifest as the following:
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There are many habits in our daily lives that can hinder ovulation and disrupt our cycles.
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Oral contraceptives are prescribed beyond preventing pregnancy, for reasons such as To regulate menstrual cycles Provide some relief for pain during menstruation Acne Ovarian cyst prevention. PMS and PMDD relief Endometriosis management Menstrual migraine...
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The importance of tracking ovulation Understanding and getting to know your cycles is so important, not only for women wishing to conceive but to understand your body even before you decide it’s time to...
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In today’s world, stress, environmental toxins, food additives, digestive issues, food intolerances, and excessive consumption of alcohol and coffee can disrupt hormonal balance. That is why seed cycling can be such a great hormone-balancing...
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What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is best defined as high levels of androgens (male hormones) when all other causes of androgen excess have been ruled out. This may lead to unpleasant symptoms...
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