Period problems are very common, but they are not normal. And fortunately this is where naturopathy shines! Nutrition and lifestyle can be game changers when it comes to addressing period problems. Common period problems include painful, heavy, irregular or missing periods.
Read MoreBalancing blood sugar is essential for hormone balance. Because of the hormone hierarchy (see article called the hormonal hierarchy), we need to address our foundational tier 1 hormones first (cortisol and insulin), before we even attempt to balance tier 2 or tier 3 hormones, including our reproductive hormones.
Read MoreBalancing our blood sugars is essential for all areas of health, especially our reproductive hormones, but imbalanced blood sugar can also be a major driver of sugar cravings!
Read MoreWhile we are on the blood sugar train, did you know that insulin sensitivity actually changes across the menstrual cycle? Yeah ok, sick update Hayley, but what does that even mean?? In a nutshell, this means how well our body can handle sugars and carbs differs depending on where you are in your cycle.
Read MoreThe hormonal hierarchy is something I speak to EVERY SINGLE client I see. At this point, I feel like a broken record!
In a nutshell, what this means is that we need to address our foundational tier 1 hormones first (cortisol and insulin), before we even attempt to balance our thyroid or reproductive hormones.
Read More“Endometriosis is a hormonal disease” - hands up if you have heard this!
Say it with me… While our hormone oestrogen strongly stimulates the growth of endometriosis lesions, endometriosis itself is not caused by excess oestrogen.
Read MoreWhat is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that affects roughly 10% of women, in which tissue similar to endometrial tissue or the uterine lining is found OUTSIDE of the uterus, often on or around the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder and bowel. Lesions have even been reported on the brain and lungs.
Read MoreHow do we know if we are ovulating? We can assess whether or not we are regularly ovulating through temperature charting, paying attention to cervix position and cervical mucus and the sensation of mittelschmerz.
Read MoreHave you ever been prescribed the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) "to regulate your hormones" or “fix” your acne? Some types of birth control pills can be helpful in temporarily reducing acne. However, it is important to address the underlying drivers of acne for long lasting improvements.
Read MoreHands up who was taught at school that pregnancy was imminent the second you had sex? Cue Coach Carr in Mean Girls **facepalm**
Read MoreWe’ve talked about the symptoms of oestrogen excess, but what are the symptoms of low progesterone or progesterone deficiency?
Read MoreWhy is ovulation so important? Because it's the only way we can produce progesterone.
You might be thinking - why should I care about ovulation and progesterone if I’m not planning on getting pregnant? Because progesterone confers SO many other benefits other than just impacting pregnancy.
Read MoreHave you heard of the term oestrogen dominance? Or as I prefer to call it, oestrogen excess?
Oestrogen dominance or excess is a common scenario that occurs when the production of oestrogen is significantly higher than progesterone production.
Read MoreHave you made the decision to come off hormonal birth control? Maybe you are a bit nervous, because you originally went on birth control for your acne, and are worried that it will come back with a vengeance?
Read MoreI’m not sure who out there needs to hear this, but say it with me…. I AM NOT MY SKIN.
Read MoreHave you ever been told to take the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) “to regulate your hormones”? The OCP suppresses our hormone production, it doesn't regulate them 🤷🏽
Birth control pills maintain a high concentration of oestrogen and progesterone in the bloodstream. This then prevents the production and mid-cycle peak of these hormones and subsequently blocks the release of FSH and LH from our pituitary gland, preventing ovulation.
Read MoreWhat are the hallmarks of healthy menstruation?
Read MorePretty much everyone has heard of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone, right? But did you know that there are actually *several* reproductive hormones involved in female reproductive health? Let’s take a closer look at what these hormones actually do.
Read MoreInflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection, and triggers the immune system to heal and repair damage. When inflammation occurs, chemicals from white blood cells are released into the blood, increasing blood flow to the area of injury/infection to facilitate healing. This results in the classic signs of acute inflammation, including redness, swelling, heat, pain and loss of function. Under normal and healthy circumstances, acute inflammation should eventually reside.
Read MoreGentle ways to support your liver include increasing intake of green leafy and brassica vegetables to increase your sulphoraphane, fibre and B vitamin intake, consuming green and/or dandelion tea, eating bitter greens and radishes which promote bile flow and ensuring adequate protein intake.
Read More
