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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...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been deemed 'normal' by society as the dysfunctions associated with it are so common among menstruating females. However, PMS being physiologically normal for a heal...
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 ...
The term adrenal 'fatigue' is used to refer to a range of non-specific symptoms that include tiredness, body aches, nervousness, digestive problems, sleep issues, and even eating disorders. It usua...
Many women go through life with a weak core and become oblivious about the importance of this muscle group, often until any kind of problem is presenting. Problems that are commonly associated with...
The first thing to understand is that one of the mechanisms of hormones (particularly oestrogen) is to increase weight. It’s a genetic and evolutionary quirk to enhance fertility because fat cells ...
Your ovaries and adrenal glands make various hormones to manage the ebb and flow of your physiology from menstruation to metabolism to sleep. But if any part of the chain isn’t working properly, yo...
Are you a dairy lover?
When trying to balance hormones or achieve a healthy weight, we encourage women to skip dairy products.
For some this is easy; but for others, it can be quite daunting. From ...
Casual or social drinking in moderation isn’t bad; however, if you have menopausal symptoms or symptoms of oestrogen dominance, then alcohol could be contributing to your condition.
How the body me...
What is a migraine? It’s more than just a regular headache. It is an attack of severe head pain that generally lasts for hours but can persist for days.
Migraines are usually accompanied by sensory...
Much has been written about the benefits and negative effects of coffee that it's easy to end up confused about whether it’s good for you or not.
Are you a coffee lover worried that you have to g...
Why do we get sore breasts prior to our cycles?
Breast tenderness in the premenstrual phase of your cycle is a normal symptom – most women will experience this due to the monthly shifts of hormones...
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...
Sally James
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