Pursuing Women's Holistic Health
Pursuing Women's Holistic Health
In a world where hand sanitisers, masks and gloves have become the order of the day not forgetting the influx of doomsday messages from the media, one can easily get overwhelmed by the media and forget to listen in on nature and doubt the resilience of our bodies. Now more than ever before has it become …
What is Cycle Syncing? Cycle syncing is the practice of aligning your lifestyle to the phases of the menstrual cycle based on the needs of each phase; from how you eat, to when you take particular supplements, to your workout routine and even how to schedule your social life and workload. Cycle syncing is an …
One of the simple yet amazing things is watching how your body responds to the foods you eat. The smallest changes can make the biggest differences in your health. If you experience painful periods, PMS, cravings, period pimples, constipation and general discomfort during you period and the time leading up to your period then Seed …
As long as you have ovaries and are not in menopause you must be ovulating. Whether you are trying to conceive or not, you must ovulate in every menstrual cycle. Ovulation is the sign of healthy ovaries. In fact, you whole menstrual cycle is built for this specific purpose, to ovulate. Poor ovulation or a …
Herbs have long been used to treat women’s gynaecological problems. As more and more research is coming out on the devastating side effects of hormonal birth control and other medications used to treat hormonal conditions, more women are seeking more natural options to restore their hormone balance and reclaim their health. Hormone balancing herbs work …
Does it feel like your hormones are on steroids and making your body go a little crazy? Well actually, your hormones ARE steroids and they are from made cholesterol. Steroid hormones Pregnenolone Progesterone The Estrogen’s (estrone, estradiol, estriol) Cortisol DHEA(dehydroepiandrosterone) Testosterone Not all cholesterol is created equal and not all cholesterol is good for …
They say the best chefs in the world are the ones with cold hands. While that may be true, as a woman if you are consistently having colds hands and feet regardless of the weather, I would say it’s time to look a little deeper into it… specifically, to your thyroid. Hypothyroidism is a highly …
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system and proper thyroid function. Eating selenium rich foods is particularly necessary for women who have a hyper or hypothyroidism and autoimmune disease. The OAT ( ovaries-adrenals-thyroid) is a hormonal loop that exists in all women and plays a fundamental role in our wellbeing; mood, metabolism, …
A positive pregnancy test is one thing many women hope to see. For some it happens ‘effortlessly’ while for many trying to conceive it’s a difficult journey. More women (and couples) are turning to natural methods to improve their fertility for various reasons; for some they can not afford Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) while others …
Iron Deficiency Anaemia is a common nutritional deficiency. Women with heavy periods( mennoraghia), fibroids or endometriosis are prone to it. Pregnant women may also develop anaemia due to the baby needing sufficient blood supply while it grows and develops. Other causes of iron deficiency anaemia: Low dietary intake of iron Deficiencies in Folate, Zinc, Vitamins …
You can’t make a list of nutrient dense foods without spirulina. Sea plants and algae like spirulina, kelp, chlorella, dulse and nori are excellent sources of iodine, manganese, vitamin C and B2 which is why is they are a wonderful addition to your diet for improved immunity. They are also sources vitamins B12, B1 and …