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Belly Weight Gain in Women: Understanding the Role of Metabolic Syndrome
Belly weight gain is a common concern among women, particularly during midlife transitions. While lifestyle factors play a role, underlying metabolic imbalances often contribute significantly. Meta...
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What are the 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle?
A woman will experience approximately 450 menstrual cycles in her lifetime–that means hours, days, weeks, and months of changing hormones. This monthly ebb and flow of hormones is a complex cycle...
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...
Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis
What is a Laparoscopy? A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure performed by your surgeon to diagnose and/or perform surgery within your pelvic cavity. A fibre-optic instrument is inserted through the...
Anxiety is something that many of us experience, though it can often vary from person to person. It can range from feeling as though your heart is racing, to feeling nauseous, shaky, or short of br...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects millions of Australian women every year. Globally, this psycho-neuro-endocrine disorder affects 71-73% of Western women and 23-24% of those in non-Western cultur...
Mittelschmerz certainly sounds like a strange word. It is derived from a German word which translates to 'middle pain'. This 'middle pain' is pain which women can experience in the middle of their...
Is Histamine Affecting Your Hormones?
Most of you know histamine as the chemical produced during an allergic reaction which results in swelling and inflammation. However, did you know that histamine is actually a chemical messenger ass...
MTHFR Mutation & Women's Health
Your DNA is a very long sequence of tiny acids which provides instructions about various cellular activity. The genetic code or DNA sequence determines what your cells do and how they behave; addi...
Is It PMDD or an Exacerbation of a Mood Disorder?
If you struggle with significant symptoms before your monthly period, it can mean a variety of things. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is very common among women of reproductive age. Perhaps you may al...
Menorrhagia: Causes and Natural Treatment for Heavy Periods
Menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) occurs when there is menstrual blood loss in excess of 80ml or when the menstrual bleed continues for longer than 7 days. Signs of Menorrhagia: Understanding Heavy Blee...
Fertility Awareness Method: Your Natural Alternative to Synthetic Contraception
The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is a natural and hormone-free alternative to birth control that involves observing and interpreting physical signs and symptoms occurring in response to the cha...
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...
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