Women who are afflicted by this distressing condition known as Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) are often confused about what vitamins and supplements they should take to make their lives more bearable.

Let’s explore this !

Did you know that almost a third of a woman’s life is in her postmenopausal years?

This is a wonderful stage of life that should be both celebrated and enjoyed! But for many women, the transition to this phase isn’t easy.

It is now being understood that building a healthy gut microbiome may actually help women experiencing Endometriosis.

Most women will have heard of endometriosis, and an estimated 10% will have experienced it themselves. That means thousands of women around the world know how painful and frustrating it can be.

This blog explores one of the known causes of Endometriois: EDC or Endocrine disrupting chemicals….these can play havoc on our hormones and body.

Anxiety is condition that is very commonly experienced in the modern world. In this current blog I will take a closer look at the physiological processes that are occurring when one is anxious as well as the signs, symptoms and natural treatment approaches to treating anxiety.

This blog explores what PCOS is, how it is diagnosed and what you can do if you have PCOS and are wanting to conceive.

Night sweats? Hot flushes? Bizarre mood swings? Welcome to menopause!

Officially, “menopause” is when your periods have stopped for 12 months due to lack of oestrogen.(1)

This blog explores the evidence based benefits of Acupuncture in pregnancy and looks at current research demonstrating that Acupuncture may be the preferred treatment choice for for pregnancy related symptoms such as back pain, pelvic pain, insomnia and low mood.

Welcome to Spring 2022. In this newsletter Michelle Blum talks about juices and smoothies and their benefits in the warmer weather. In contrast, cooling beverages such as these should be avoided in the cooler months as they can weaken digestive function….find out about a recent study involving the benefits of coffee.

Lets talk about the herb Cimicifuga racemosa, commonly known as Black Cohosh and its evidence-based role in the treatment of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Black Cohosh is also known as Actaea racemosa.

It’s nearly Autumn which in Traditional Chinese Medicine, we say goodbye to the long hot summer days and start welcoming cooler mornings and evenings. Autumn is part of the metal element in the 5 element theory model.

Hormone-disrupting chemicals are found in a huge variety of products that we are exposed to on a daily basis. Whilst there are many different types of chemicals that can negatively impact our hormonal health, certain chemicals such as bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are of particular concern as they are found everywhere around us.

Whilst the importance of nutrition during preconception and pregnancy is well established, often the focus is primarily on the need for micronutrients such as iodine and folate, with other nutrients being sidelined, particularly from a mainstream medical view.

A fertility naturopath is a naturopath that specialises in helping women with preconception and the fertility journey. Naturopaths take a holistic approach to health, and their approach to fertility is no different. A fertility naturopath uses thorough questioning and health assessment techniques to evaluate your overall health.

Tribulus Terrestris, also known as Tribulus or puncture vine, is an important plant medicine with a long history of use. Tribulus is a small shrub found in India, China, America, Spain, Bulgaria and Pakistan, that produces small yellow flowers and spiky fruit. It is this fruit that is used medicinally. Tribulus has been used as a medicinal herb in both India and China for thousands of years.

What is Chaste Tree?

Vitex agnus-castus, also known as vitex or chaste tree, is a small deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Vitex has a very long history of use as a medicinal herb, dating back some 2,500 years when it was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. The fruit is the part used medicinally and contains essential oils, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids.

What is the Thyroid Gland and Why is it Important?

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck, which is responsible for many important functions in the body, including metabolism, growth and bone mineralisation. There are several different hormones and molecules involved with thyroid function:

Michelle wishes to share the results of a recent research trial conducted on pregnant women in their third trimester. The trial ran for a duration of three weeks and involved 72 pregnant participants with insomnia. The women either received 10 sessions of actual acupuncture or 10 sessions of sham acupuncture along with sleep hygeine recommendations.

As humans, our bodies - and gut, in particular - house a combination of good and bad bacteria. Under normal or "balanced" conditions, a widely diverse selection of good bacteria in the gut outnumber the bad. A lack of bacterial diversity and/or increased unfriendly bacteria can lead to a range of health problems. Lack of sleep, high levels of stress, consumption of high-fat and high-calorie food such as junk food, and a lack of prebiotics in the diet can all contribute to an unhealthy gut. So, how to reverse the effects of modern life?

Dementia, a condition affecting over 44 million people worldwide, is a general term meaning that the brain is no longer able to function properly.

Alzheimer’s disease is a very common form of dementia that involves progressive and irreversible damage to the brain. Memory and cognition are severely affected as well as the ability to implement the simplest of tasks.

Most sufferers will first experience symptoms from their mid 60's.