Recently I have been reading and hearing about how women can cope with peri-menopause and menopause as though this is some type of disease that some women get. Admittedly, there are a lot of women struggling through this transitional period of life, but this can be mitigated. It is unclear whether more women are experiencing … Read more
Everyone’s talking about hormones these days: testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, thyroid hormone, insulin. We measure them, try to manipulate them, supplement them, replace them. Yes, they are absolutely powerful, but hormones don’t actually lead the system. The following article is from Dr Deanna Minich and follows on well from the previous blog, explaining how all endocrine … Read more
There are so many times women tell me there is something wrong with their hormones. They are mostly referring to reproductive hormones of oestrogen and progesterone. But we have many more hormones in our body which are regulating a myriad of functions, all of which are intricately inter-related. Lara Briden explains this very well in … Read more
Are you tired of wasting money on ineffective dietary supplements? Over the past year or more I have seen a steep increase in people seeking help with their anxiety, energy levels, mental ‘fog,’ and memory challenges. A concerning commonality is the amount of dietary supplements many people are using. Often more than 15 different products! … Read more
The following article was written by Deanna Minich and provides excellent information relating to skin health: When I was a teenager, skin was something I really struggled with. Now the tables have turned and I often get compliments on my skin. If people only knew the history, how I dealt with sensitive skin, rashes, acne, … Read more
A category of environmental toxins are the Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals or EDCs. As the name implies, this group of chemicals change the way our hormones work. The hormones affected include all reproductive hormones — oestrogens, progesterone, testosterone — as well as other chemicals produced in our body. This also includes thyroid hormones. The first trimester … Read more
Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is increasing and so is the interest in their health effects. Every day we are exposed to EMFs generated by electricity production by power lines, power distribution networks, internet, household appliances, mobile phones, and computers. EMF exposure has been proven to disrupt: ● Brain activity ● Hormone activity ● Enzyme … Read more
It’s all connected We all know that stress isn’t good for our health, but what we often do not realise is that there is an intimate connection between stress, adrenal function, thyroid function and reproductive issues. Continuous stress leads to high levels of stress hormones which not only negatively impact on thyroid function, but also … Read more
This is something I hear on a regular basis in my clinic when people learn more about their health and where things began to go pear shaped. In my book I try to awaken this awareness by explaining how everything that is affecting the parents will affect fertility outcomes and the health of the baby. … Read more
I shared the following article on my previous website in 2008 and, sadly, it seems that far too many people remain unaware of this information – particularly as it relates to mental health and neurological issues, both of which have increased in the past decade. Consuming a lot of aspartame may inhibit the ability of … Read more