by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Mar 16, 2022 | IVF, Preconception Care, Women's Health
Many couples delay starting a family for various reasons. Even though they share the common goal of desiring parenthood. While delays suit our busy modern lives, it’s important to keep an eye on your biological clock. This article will answer frequently asked...
by Leanne Myliotis, Clinical Nutritionist | Dec 14, 2021 | Women's Health
As women we know that hormones play a huge role in our lives … our moods… and our bodies! And yet many of us would struggle to explain HOW our hormones are impacting us – let alone how we can get them back in check. Oestrogen is one of our star hormonal players....
by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Dec 7, 2021 | IVF, Preconception Care, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is something that happens to women as they go into menopause, isn’t it? ……. Wrong! Unfortunately, it can occur in women as early as in their 20s. So what is diminished ovarian reserve? The term “ovarian reserve” refers to...
by Leanne Myliotis, Clinical Nutritionist | Feb 28, 2021 | General, Uncategorized, Wellbeing, Women's Health
It’s hard to believe that what we eat could possibly affect the length of our period, whether it is heavy or light, or even whether we experience PMS or not. However, the period is a key indicator of what’s going on inside of a woman’s body. The American College of...
by Hayley Stockbridge, naturopath | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized, Women's Health
Hormonal acne can be really difficult to treat, and often the only medical treatment that will be offered is the oral contraception pill which acts like a band aid to the underlying hormonal imbalance. Once the pill is stopped, the acne returns (if it had cleared at...
by Hayley Stockbridge, naturopath | Apr 29, 2019 | Uncategorized, Women's Health
Most new mums will have heard about the ‘fourth trimester’ and will think of it as the time that their new baby is adjusting to life outside of the womb. Those first 3 months after your baby is born are equally a time of change and challenge for mums. Mothers need...