Women's Health Archives • Alison Mitchell Naturopath

Endometriosis and IBS: Why These Two Conditions Often Go Hand in Hand

18th March 2025

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…

Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea – When your periods go AWOL

12th March 2025

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,…

Carissa is Back from Maternity Leave

12th February 2025

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…

The Connection Between Your Gut and Hormonal Health

6th December 2024

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…

PCOS and Oestrogen: The Hidden Hormonal Imbalance You Need to Know About

15th October 2024

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 and the Microbiome

3rd March 2023

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.

Brooke’s journey with endometriosis plus how women’s physiotherapy works with naturopathy

5th June 2021

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…

Castor Oil Packs

14th April 2021

What they are and why you should consider using them A few days ago I asked you on my stories if you’d be interested in buying a castor oil pack…

Endometriosis- Natural Management Options

29th March 2021

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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