Ladies, I can help you! Hormonal balance is a BIG part of wellbeing and, unfortunately, many women more commonly experience imbalance. However, this can be remedied. Ongoing issues such as PMS, irregular cycles, endometriosis and PCOS all respond very well to naturopathic and integrative treatment.
Although discussion of women’s health often surrounds hormone balancing and reproductive health, there is more to it than that. Certain disease processes manifest differently in women than in men, for example, heart disease may present later in life and have different symptoms in women; and some diseases such as osteoarthritis, migraines, and depression are more common in women.
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are found in the forehead, cheeks and behind the eyes. It is a very common and extremely uncomfortable condition, especially at this time of year when allergies and associated respiratory symptoms tend to flare. The...
Acupuncture has a long history of traditional use in fertility, pregnancy and birth support.
Across the globe, the month of March is assigned to Endometriosis Awareness. Endometriosis is a disease that affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide, with a prevalence rate of 1 in 10. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium, the tissue that lines the...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition, affecting 12-18% of women1, some say more. Despite its name, PCOS is more than just cysts on the ovaries and involves a complex hormonal interaction. If you have PCOS, you may experience a number of...
Now that my Masters is finished, and I've returned (refreshed!) from an end-of-year break, my full attention has turned back to clinical practice. This means I'm able to be *much* more available for appointments this year, offering naturopathy AND acupuncture... or a...
Throughout September and October, we are running a Spring Cleanse program at the clinic, to help our patients transition out of the 'hibernation' period of Winter and into the warm sunshine of Spring! During the colder months, many of us can relate to feelings of...
I wrote an article recently, for Mouths of Mums, on the importance of nourishing mothers. A topic I feel very passionate about! Why? Because... Oftentimes, when it comes to self-care, nurturing and support, mothers miss out. Not on purpose, not by design, but often by...
Last month I went into the Kinderling studios, here in Sydney, and talked with host Shevonne about the changes women go through after birth. And the pressures many of us feel to get ourselves together - physically, emotionally and mentally - soon after the birth of...
I'm in the midst of such a cool project at the moment. I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago, however - and I apologise for being annoying - while we're in development I can't give away too many details. I still have a lot more work to do! Essentially, though, it's...
Having a baby changes your body. Fact. You fall pregnant. Your belly swells, your boobs swell, sometimes your feet, hands and other body parts too... but still it's glorious, because you're full of BABY. Then you give birth. You hold this magical child in your arms....