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Building a robust immune system

We are exposed to germs and pathogens every day. When our immune system is functioning well, we might not notice how it kicks into gear to generate a wide range of cells to neutralise the infective...

What to look for when choosing supplements

Just like skincare, ‘natural’ products and packaged foods, not all supplements are created equal. But what does that actually mean?  Three key things to look for are the dosage of the nutrients or ...

Why do we feel ‘sick with worry’?

‘Do you trust your gut?’ This simple phrase has a more profound connection to our biology than you might expect. When you’re asked ‘what does your gut say?’ the implication is to trust your instinc...

The secret to getting your bowels working

Many people assume that the best way to get their bowels moving effortlessly is to focus on the lower half of the digestive system. They often do this by increasing their fibre intake. For some, th...

Do you experience breast tenderness?

Are there times in your cycle where you become more aware of your breasts because of pain, tenderness or swelling? Perhaps it’s at this point that you’re desperate for your period to arrive, you av...

Are sluggish bowels driving your estrogen dominance?

Having a sluggish bowel can not only make us feel uncomfortable, but it can also have a huge impact on our hormonal health and is a common driver behind why a woman might be experiencing symptoms o...

Taking medications with herbal medicines – what you need to know

If you’re taking prescribed medication(s), or you have a diagnosed medical condition, it’s important you discuss any supplements you would like to take with an experienced health professional who k...

Are you low in progesterone?

Progesterone is one of the two primary hormones that drive female fertility. We make progesterone once ovulation has taken place in our menstrual cycle and if there’s no pregnancy, it naturally dec...

Support a robust immune system with these key nutrients

When the warmer months fall behind us, it’s a great time to be proactive and start thinking about implementing strategies to influence our winter wellbeing. A little effort early on, can really pa...

How insulin resistance shows up on your skin

The signs and symptoms happening on the surface of our skin can give us important clues to potential health issues happening in our internal biology – we just have to listen. Insulin resistance is ...