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The Connection Between Your Gut and Hormonal Health

6th December 2024

Have you ever wondered why so many seemingly unrelated health issues—like hormonal acne, period pain, fatigue, and digestive troubles—often appear together? The answer lies in the intricate relationship between your…

PCOS and Oestrogen: The Hidden Hormonal Imbalance You Need to Know About

15th October 2024

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.

A Naturopath’s Deep Dive Into Acne

26th June 2024

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.…

Endometriosis- Natural Management Options

29th March 2021

Guts and Girl Bits Episode #50 As we reach the end of Endometriosis Awareness Month I wanted to release a little recording I made a while ago for women's health…

Dear Daughters

3rd March 2021

Guts and Girl Bits Episode #49 Hi everyone, welcome to another episode which I’m so pleased to be able to share with you. Have you ever thought about the things…

How to Manage Thyroid Nodules Naturally

26th August 2020

Naturopaths Lisa Costa-Bir and Alison Mitchell talk about thyroid nodules in this episode. Thyroid nodules are typically identified via an ultrasound and indicate the presence of growth of abnormal cells within the thyroid gland. Nodules vary in their sizes and impact, and while some may wish to manage this, many people may be told they have a nodule yet can observe no negative impact from it. It can be a diagnosis that brings uncertainty and confusion, and so we would like to share information about what thyroid nodules can mean, as well as how to help manage them naturally.

PMDD: Processing Feelings

10th May 2020

Many people are aware of some of the symptoms that PMS can cause, but PMDD, a subtype of PMS that can cause symptoms of strong anxiety and depression, is something that is less well known. It can cause symptoms which can have a debilitating effect on your mental health, and this can last for the entire second half of your menstrual cycle. In this article we discuss self-care tips on how to process PMDD feelings.

hormones

The Connection Between Your Gut and Hormonal Health

PCOS and Oestrogen: The Hidden Hormonal Imbalance You Need to Know About

A Naturopath’s Deep Dive Into Acne

Endometriosis- Natural Management Options

Dear Daughters

How to Manage Thyroid Nodules Naturally

PMDD: Processing Feelings

Thyroid Problems and Oestrogen

Thyroid Problems After Having a Baby

Healing Autoimmune Disease by sorting out gut health, hormonal health and mould

All About PCOS – Webinar

Heavy Periods

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