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Dec 9, 20213 min read

IBS + Endo - What's the connection?

To start off, let’s all get in step with the lingo: IBS is for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ENDO is for Endometriosis. Cool? Now, if IBS...

Nov 25, 20213 min read

What's the difference between PMDD and PMS?

PMDD and PMS are fancy medical terms used to describe the varying amount of pain and discomfort that women experience with menstruation....

Sep 21, 20213 min read

Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid: What's the difference?

The thyroid, believe it or not, was discovered centuries ago, back in the 1500s to be precise. It was named after the shield used in...

Sep 14, 20214 min read

Folic Acid Demystified: Folic Acid, Folinic Acid & 5-MTHF

Mammas and soon-to-be mammas, I am sure you have heard ALOT about the importance of folic acid supplementation not only early in your pregna

Aug 31, 20214 min read

Stress and its impact on your uterus

The uterus/womb is a misunderstood yet overwhelming glorious organ. It is here, the wonder of new life begins. It is the quintessence of a w

Aug 17, 20216 min read

Getting Prepared: Secrets to boosting your success rate.

For some of us lovelies, IVF may be the only remaining option towards achieving a successful pregnancy

Aug 12, 20215 min read

MENO-WHAT-PAUSE?

Menopause, sometimes called ‘the change of life’ and other times the climacteric is, without doubt, a dramatic life event.

Aug 11, 20211 min read

The green smoothie that actually tastes good!

The green smoothie that actually tastes good and is nourishing for your bod.

Jul 5, 20215 min read

Adenomyosis Explained

Adenomyosis: another big name for another not-so-fancy condition.

Jun 28, 20214 min read

Eating for your Fertility - 7 Foods that feed your femme power.

Fertility and food is a tricky topic simply because fertility is so multi-faceted there is no single diet that can lead to perfect...

Jun 21, 20216 min read

Managing your Fertility Naturally

Managing your fertility naturally is most about YOU - it's about looking and listening to what your body is telling you each day.

Jun 14, 20215 min read

Post Birth Control Syndrome

The pill ( aka oral contraceptive) is the 3rd most common method of contraception in the world, having more than 100 million users...

May 31, 20213 min read

The lowdown on Period Pain

Period pain is not normal, find out why.

Oct 8, 20202 min read

Acupuncture is not your average needle in a haystack.

First of all it's not that kind of needle you would find just lying around anywhere.

Sep 21, 20202 min read

Ovarian Cysts

Whilst it's not a life threatening situation, it can be uncomfortable and disrupt the body's health processes.

Apr 21, 20205 min read

Period Pain is NOT Normal

Why is it that women think that period pain is normal? When was pain ever normal? We step on a pin and it hurts so we start limping, we...