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Your period and its influence on your mood
Ever noticed a dramatic change in mood in the lead up to your period? It might be worth tracking your cycle to see if there
Melatonin for management of endometriosis
Melatonin is a hormone most people associate with sleep, but it also has powerful effects on the immune system which can then have a flow
Is AMH a good marker of fertility?
AMH is the acronym used for Anti-Müllerian hormone, a hormone secreted by cells in the ovarian follicles. Testing the level of AMH is currently used
How hormones make you motivated
Ever wonder why you’re super focused & motivated at certain points during the month, but then totally lacking in drive & clarity and other points?
Massage to improve your mood
Regular massage therapy may decrease cortisol, the hormone we release to help us adapt to stressful situations. Massage has also been shown to increase both
How can I increase my progesterone naturally?
Increasing progesterone can be done in many ways. From a naturopathic perspective, ensuring the building blocks for making progesterone are fun in the diet is
High prolactin + your thyroid
Studies show that women with hypothyroidism can often experience elevated levels of the hormone prolactin. When the brain senses there isn’t enough thyroid hormone in
Light therapy for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
There is something truly magnificent about feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, hence it comes to no surprise that exposure to light
Eyelash + eyebrow loss and your thyroid
Where have my eyebrows gone? Madrosis is the term used to describe loss of eyebrow and eyelash hair & comes from the Greek word “Mados”
Can my thyroid affect my cholesterol levels?
Yes, your thyroid function can influence what your cholesterol levels are doing… In fact, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the American Thyroid Association
PMDD: PMS on steroids
Premenstrual syndrome more commonly referred to as ‘PMS’ is a common complaint encountered by women of reproductive age each month. More than 150 different signs
Nutrients to improve your IVF outcome
Use of IVF has increased dramatically as many couples struggle with sub-optimal fertility; however its not just couples with fertility issues opting for IVF, I
Laughter as medicine
Our society places a big emphasis on diet but good health is more than just diet. It encompasses the integration of a number of vital
Vietnamese-Style Rolls
Packed with mint, lime & coriander these paperless rolls make a refreshing tasty snack on a hot day like today. They team beautifully with a
My top five nutrients for a healthy thyroid
I often get asked which nutrients are best to help support healthy thyroid function so I have compiled a list of the most common ones
Do I need to go gluten free if I have an auto-immune thyroid disorder?
If you have an auto-immune thyroid disorder you have a much higher risk of getting other auto-immune conditions particularly celiac disease, so yes, a gluten
The role of thyroid hormones in mood
Anxiety? Depression? Angry? Sad? The relationship between thyroid function and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression has long been recognised with research revealing that
Stress really does influence how your thyroid functions!
The relationship between stress and thyroid dysfunction is something that fascinates me as I know my thyroid function was always worst after periods of stress.
How to lose weight without changing your diet
While weight loss has a lot to do with what we eat, don’t underestimate the power of your mind in helping to shed winter kilos.
Yay, I got my period…
Yay, I got my period….. said no woman ever…. unless they have PCOS 🙂 So what is the relationship between PCOS + Hashimotos
How 5 minutes of gratitude can make you feel better..almost instantly!
When life feels challenging, even though it may feel like the last thing you want to do, writing down one or two things you are
How nature helps us de-stress
Managing your stress levels doesn’t have to include meditating or doing yoga, though I am a huge fan of both of these. Countless research studies
Three tips for managing thyroid nodules
Thyroid nodules describe the growth of abnormal cells on the thyroid gland(i). By aged 60 thyroid nodules may be seen in up to 50% of
Thyroid and pregnancy: what you need to know
During pregnancy, a number of changes occur in the mother’s thyroid function. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCg), a glycoprotein produced by the placenta has a stimulating
Your gut bacteria might be the reason you’re acting psycho…
The knowledge that the bacteria in our gut can influence our mood is growing, in fact in modern day research there is now a term
Are fermented foods the best foods for your gut?
Many people think that fermented foods such as sauerkraut and kombucha are the best foods for their gut. While these do provide beneficial strains of
Quick Tip: How to improve your gut microbiome
Here’s one quick tip to improve your gut microbiome … drink green tea! Green tea has been drunk for centuries and is revered in Chinese medicine.