An Open Letter to Women about Men’s Hormones

As men struggle to understand women’s hormonal changes, so must women regarding men’s health—specifically Andropause. Women often shrug it off as their partners, parents, and work colleagues turn i...

Dangers of Synthetic Hormones

The common oral contraceptive pill (OCP) literally changed our society by liberating couples and protecting against unwanted pregnancies. It changed the way we approached intercourse and relationsh...

Hormones & Your Cholesterol

Cholesterol is the building block of hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol (stress hormone), and aldosterone (responsible for our salt/water balance).  Cholesterol is comp...

Can PCOS Cause Acne?

For women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), acne is a key symptom of this condition. If you have been diagnosed with PCOS, you may also be dealing with other symptoms such as hirsu...

Endometriosis: More Than Just a Hormonal Disease

While endometriosis may be affected by our hormones, it isn’t purely a hormonal and gynaecological disease. This means it affects far more than just your reproductive system and involves more than ...

Ovarian Cysts: Should You Be Worried or Not?

  Ovarian cysts are small sacs in the ovary which contain fluid. These are very normal and form naturally during ovulation. Many women with ovarian cysts do not have any symptoms at all.  Functiona...

Yoga For Women’s Health

Yoga has the potential to support and nourish the body’s natural rhythms and can positively enhance the innate cycles of a woman’s life. When a woman can maintain a balanced and healthy reproductiv...

The Four Seasons & Your Menstrual Cycle

Just like nature moves through different seasons in a year, women also move through an Inner Winter, Inner Spring, Inner Summer, and Inner Autumn with every menstrual cycle. Learning to tap into th...

How Digestion Affects Your Hormones

Digestive health is critical for hormonal balance and a new area of research into the symbiotic relationship between microorganisms and cells in the human body is emerging. Turns out that a certain...

Physical & Psychological Changes in Puberty

The onset of puberty Almost every organ system in the human body grows and develops after we are born into this world. The reproductive system, however, remains dormant for a number of years. Once ...

What To Expect After A Hysterectomy

Are you struggling to understand your body after a hysterectomy? What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is a common gynaecological surgery performed these days. Unfortunately, the facts about this...

Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal dryness occurs in women of all ages, but it may become much more common after menopause. It's estimated that the problem affects about half of all postmenopausal women — possibly even as ma...