I am happy to say that this week I officially hit the milestone of being in menopause. The definition of shifting from peri-menopause to menopause is when there has been an absence of periods for 12 consecutive months. It’s been about 3 years since I started to notice my cycles really changing in a very […]
Mayan abdominal massage is also referred to as fertility massage, or womb massage. It is a traditional treatment which includes various realignment techniques incorporated into belly & lower back massage. Reasons to have an abdominal massage are numerous, for example women’s health issues such as fertility support (both natural and assisted conception), endometriosis, period pain, […]
Raw cacao is an ancient drink known for its ability to heal mental, physical & spiritual wellness. This sacred plant is from the raw cacao bean, and is naturally high in many minerals including iron & magnesium, plus various antioxidants & polyphenols. This means it is great for improving cholesterol, reducing inflammation, and supporting cognitive […]
Do you know how to recognise if your bowels are healthy? There is a thing called the Bristol Stool Chart to be able to gauge what your poop habits are saying about you. As an example, the picture above refers to type 1, meaning the stool appearance is small lumps/rabbit poo (found when constipation is present), […]
Iron deficiency is such a common occurrence amongst bleeding women, and often falls under the radar of detection as the range given as standard is huge. But is low iron playing a part in post-Covid syndrome? Recent studies seem to say this is the case. Post viral syndrome refers to prolonged fatigue following an acute […]
Anxiety can be a part of life during specific & challenging life events, but when it becomes more of a common occurrence it’s important to look for potential hormone disruptions that are fuelling the fire. A particular type of PMS for example, known as PMS-A – relates to anxiety along with nervous tension, irritablity, mood […]
No one gets out of a consult with me, without being asked about their bowel habits. As naturopaths, we are a little obsessed with poop – but for good reason! It tells us so much about various elements of health, and contributes to many commonly seen symptoms. Period health is no exception. Having regular bowel […]
If you sense your hormones are out of whack, it may be because you frequently suffer with symptoms that worsen close to your period. Things like crankiness, fluid retention & clothes feeling tighter, fuzzy head, sleeping poorly & breast tenderness can all stem from hormone imbalances. It can be useful to carry out some hormone […]
In theory, period pain should improve considerably with some simple changes to lifestyle & diet. I frequently see women coming into clinic suffering unnecessarily with pain each month, along with premenstrual symptoms that are debilitating & interfere with their life. By taking a case history, looking at food intake & how they are living, it […]
Healthy kids have great reserves of energy, heat and circulation, which creates an efficient body when it comes to the healing process. Whether its post-sport recovery, a sprain, strain or broken bone, the immune system has the building blocks for repair. However, there are some key food groups & nutrients that help the body. For […]
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