Imagine this scenario – you’ve been getting symptoms such as vulval itching and redness so you treat it with an over-the-counter thrush cream. The symptoms go. Must have been thrush,…
Let’s be honest—having endometriosis is hard enough without the added bonus of digestive issues. But did you know that people with endometriosis are three times more likely to also have…
Understanding and treating missing periods naturally. Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea (HA) is a condition you may have been hearing about more frequently lately. Despite being a bit of a mouthful to pronounce,…
I am thrilled to welcome Carissa back from maternity leave! After spending precious time with her beautiful baby girl, Poppy, Carissa is returning to practice and will be available for…
Have you ever wondered why so many seemingly unrelated health issues—like hormonal acne, period pain, fatigue, and digestive troubles—often appear together? The answer lies in the intricate relationship between your…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is often thought of as a testosterone-related condition, but did you know that oestrogen plays a significant role too? In women with PCOS, the extended follicular phase leads to prolonged exposure to oestrogen, contributing to common symptoms like heavy periods, breast tenderness, and mood swings. In this blog post, we explore how hormonal imbalances—including low progesterone, aromatisation of testosterone to oestrogen, and increased sensitivity to oestrogen—affect those with PCOS. Plus, we look at how endocrine disruptors like BPA can worsen these symptoms.
Endometriosis is a complex condition and one of the drivers of the inflammation and immune dysfunction at it's core, is the imbalance of bacteria (dysbiosis) within the vagina, the digestive system and the peritoneal fluid.
Guts and Girl Bits Episode #51 In this episode I interview Women's Health Physiotherapist Brooke Blair (previously Hile) about her health journey. We discuss how naturopathy and women's health physiotherapy…
Guts and Girl Bits Episode #50 As we reach the end of Endometriosis Awareness Month I wanted to release a little recording I made a while ago for women's health…
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