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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Natural treatments for PCOS
A Naturopath’s guide to get your period & fertility back Have you been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Not sure what you can do? Here’s your comprehensive guide to understanding the underlying causes and what natural treatments work for...
Natural help for insomnia in menopause
Get refreshing sleep in perimenopause From the mid-40s onwards a woman’s reproductive system starts to get ready for retirement. This 5-10 year period before your period leaves town for good is peri-menopause. Along with hot flushes and mood swings, one...
The “whole” story of weight loss
Why you need to think beyond diet and exercise Diet and exercise are the two things many of us immediately think about when we want to lose weight. While there is no denying these two factors are the stars of the weight loss show there are some important...
Diet and lifestyle tips to balance hormones in your 40s
In Part 1 of this article, we looked at why women can gain weight, especially on the abdomen when they hit their forties. Now, we’ll take a look at some specific diet and lifestyle strategies you can use to balance hormones and stay healthy ...
Why women gain weight in their forties
The impact of hormone shifts on your metabolism Are you a woman in your 40s who eats a healthy diet and exercises regularly? Perhaps you’ve noticed a little weight gain on your tummy. Unwanted “love handles” you can’t seem to shift despite...
7 reasons why chewing is a game-changer for your health
Hands up who inhales their food? Is your dinner down before the ad break ends? Chewing, or mastication is the numero uno step in digestion. Often we fail to give it the attention it deserves. A substandard chewing game puts pressure on the rest of the...
Lasting relief from bloating
Discover the underlying cause of your bloating Trouble buttoning up your jeans? After eating, does your stomach resemble someone who's six months pregnant? Are yoga pants the only item of clothing that feels remotely comfortable? Bloating is a common digestive...
Tips to increase the iron in your diet
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Although your body recycles most of the iron it requires from red blood cells, your stores need to be topped up with around 1-2 mg a day due to small losses through sweat, urine and...
Is iron deficiency the cause of your fatigue?
A common nutrient deficiency Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. A 2010 study estimated that 1 in every 3 people (32.9%) have low iron1. Why iron is important Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin found in your...
Your 2-step evening routine for better sleep
Introducing your evening routine Morning routines are a hot topic at the moment. The Internet has more advice about how to optimise your time from the moment your feet hit the floor in the morning than I’ve had cups of tea in my life - trust me, I drink a LOT...
11 Causes of Fatigue
Are you feeling tired, exhausted and haggard? Can’t seem to get your energy back and, in the words of Bilbo Baggins, you’re feeling like “not enough butter scraped over too much bread”. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms people want my help with...
Nootropic Herbs: 5 Plants to Boost your Brain Power
Hands up, who wants to get smarter? Perhaps you’re a student with exams coming up or just wanting to take preventative action against age-related memory decline. Well, the herbal world has got you covered. Nootropic is a fancy word for "acting on the brain" and...
