by Norelle | Sep 21, 2024 | acne, Female Health, Skin Health
What does PCOS acne look like? It is estimated that between 30-48% of women with treatment-resistant cystic acne may have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) (Mehta-Ambalal, 2017). Acne may be the canary in the coal mine warning of a deeper endocrine disorder....
by Norelle | Jul 6, 2019 | Female Health, Insomnia
Insomnia and birth control pills Women need more sleep than men and can have a more difficult time getting it due to hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle. Does this mean by using hormonal contraception you can smooth out the hormonal bumps and get fantastic...
by Norelle | May 6, 2019 | Female Health, Guest post, Natural Menopause
Menopause refers to a woman’s final menstrual cycle, most commonly around the age of 50. During perimenopause, hormones wind down and fluctuate for an average of four to eight years, until ovulation, menstruation, and the production of the hormones oestrogen and...
by Norelle | May 7, 2018 | Female Health
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...
by Norelle | Feb 20, 2018 | Female Health, Thyroid, weight loss
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...
by Norelle | Jul 1, 2017 | Female Health, Herbal medicine
The right to painless periods If you are one of the estimated 50% or more of women who dread “that time of the month” due to cramping, shooting, dragging pain which accompanies your period you may have been told “it’s all part of being a woman”, “it’s...
