Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome

Until recently, tubal ligation seemed like a relatively safe and effective solution as a contraception post-childbirth. Then we started to have more and more women comment that following tubal lig...

Potential Dangers of a Hormonal IUD?

It's a controversial topic and many women have polar opinions and get quite emotional about their choices to have a hormonal IUD or not. This article is not about passing judgment on anyone, but to...

Adult Acne

One of the most embarrassing symptoms for a woman at any age, let alone in her 40's is the sign of unwanted acne. Such a simple symptom can affect confidence, social interaction and often may lead ...

Hormones and Happiness

We all want to be happy... but how much of your happiness quotient is linked to your hormones? Well, we don't actually know. We know very little about happiness and why some people are happier than...

5 Steps to Treating Oestrogen Dominance

Hormones are powerful messengers. Minute quantities of hormones trigger a wide range of reactions in the body, from ovulation to sleep, energy, moods, and everything in between. A delicate balance ...

Are Bio-identical Hormones better than HRT?

Many pharmacies and menopause centres claim to be using ‘natural’ or ‘bio-identical’ hormone replacement therapy. But is it any better, safer or even a good option to begin with? The first claim th...

Are you physiologically depressed or psychologically depressed?

Depression is one of the most serious and life-altering conditions we can suffer from as humans. In this article, I will discuss the common types of depression and how to better understand your con...

How to safely detoxify

I am often asked about detoxification and the most effective way to cleanse our systems. Let’s face it: we live in a toxic world and are exposed to a whole plethora of toxins on a daily basis. Thes...

5 Simple Steps to Treating Peri-Menopause Naturally

If 50 is the new 40, and 40 is the new 20, then peri-menopause seems to be the new PMS. It’s very common and generally affects women between the ages of 35 and 50, and we're seeing it occurring mor...

5 Treatment Methods to Improve Thyroid Function

Thyroid imbalances are one of the most common health issues in women today, but are they just the tip of the iceberg of a larger and more complex endocrine imbalance? Thyroid medications are among ...

How to Relieve Menopause Symptoms Naturally

Menopause is a natural process... every woman needs to go through this transitional phase from perimenopause to menopause and post-menopause. How a woman progresses through these phases is heavily ...

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Symptoms, Causes & Management.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an extreme form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). So consider what is typically associated with PMS - mood swings, irritability, bloating, pain, cravings, he...