It often baffles me how little women actually know about their body, reproductive hormones and individual menstrual cycle. Understanding your personal menstrual cycle is so important as it affects every aspect of your body and physicality. So, let’s start at the...
Following the diagnosis of PCOS, did your doctor prescribe you weight loss or hormonal birth control as your only options? I truly empathise with you – as this is something I hear from so many of my clients. Let’s delve into what ACTUALLY works when it comes to...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common disease affecting up to 13% of reproductive age women in Australia (1). However, like most diseases – the cause is often multifactorial and specific to the individual. In order to treat PCOS, we need to identify what type...
Insulin is a hormone that is release in response to high blood sugar levels – essential to fuelling the cells in our body. However, if this response is blunted, it can cause long-term issues in our body. This article outlines what insulin resistance is, the conditions...
Hormones can be described as your body’s messengers. Just like you send a Facebook message to your friend for support, your body sends chemical messages that affect processes such as metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, mood and reproduction....
Is the presence of acne getting you down? As one of the most common skin diseases in the world affecting individuals from late childhood and further into adulthood, acne is a condition that manifests as a direct result of what is going on inside. Through this article,...
