Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is often thought of as a testosterone-related condition, but did you know that oestrogen plays a significant role too? In women with PCOS, the extended follicular phase leads to prolonged exposure to oestrogen, contributing to common symptoms like heavy periods, breast tenderness, and mood swings. In this blog post, we explore how hormonal imbalances—including low progesterone, aromatisation of testosterone to oestrogen, and increased sensitivity to oestrogen—affect those with PCOS. Plus, we look at how endocrine disruptors like BPA can worsen these symptoms.
Iron deficiency is a common issue amongst women, with many struggling to understand how to get their iron stores to rise despite taking high dose supplements. Some will see a…
Acne is such a common issue that people ask a naturopath to help with. It can really affect your self esteem, and in some instances can be painful and uncomfortable.…
It’s becoming more common nowadays for people to be intolerant or allergic to certain foods, and while some may disregard this concept as a fad, a cry for attention or…
Gut Health All disease begins in the gut – Hippocrates. Your digestive system is more important for your overall health than you probably realise. It’s so much more than whether…
Endometriosis is a complex condition and one of the drivers of the inflammation and immune dysfunction at it's core, is the imbalance of bacteria (dysbiosis) within the vagina, the digestive system and the peritoneal fluid.
It's been a rampant time for viral infections lately, and not everyone bounces back that smoothly. While the most notable viral infection in recent years has been COVID, it is…
Guts and Girl Bits Episode 52 with The Alternative Mumma In this podcast I’ve asked a clinical aromatherapist to join me to chat about essential oils. But it might not…
The microbes in your gut play a huge role in your overall health. Medications can influence the balance of these bugs. Some may be a direct cause and some correlational with the condition it was originally prescribed for. What can you do to support gut health with herbal medicine and nutrition?
Guts and Girl Bits Episode #51 In this episode I interview Women's Health Physiotherapist Brooke Blair (previously Hile) about her health journey. We discuss how naturopathy and women's health physiotherapy…
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