PCOS has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This article explains what has changed, why the update was made, and what it means for diagnosis and understanding of the condition.
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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of microplastics and their presence in our environment. What is becoming increasingly clear is that these tiny plastic particles are not just in our oceans, they are in our homes, our food, our water, and ultimately, our bodies.
As a naturopath, I often get asked whether we can “detox” microplastics. The answer is not as straightforward as we might hope. While there is currently no known method to directly remove microplastics from the body, there is still a lot we can do to reduce exposure and support the body’s natural detoxification processes. Read on to find out how you can make your home microplastic free.
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We often think about chemical exposure as something that comes from obvious sources plastics, food packaging, or environmental pollution. But sometimes, it’s the small, everyday interactions that quietly add up.
One of the most overlooked sources? The simple act of handling a receipt.
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We are increasingly exposed to environmental toxins, we have known this for a while. The results of decades of this exposure are now coming to light with rising rates of infertility and disease. We can reduce our exposure but its hard to know if we really have made an impact, this is where environmental chemical testing comes in. Not only can we test, we can also do a detoxification plan to optimise our metabolism to be able to deal with this increasing chemical load.
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Is there a way to tell if we have reached perimenopause? Although blood tests are not very reliable this other method of testing has surprisingly strong accuracy and is something you can do in the comfort of your own home.
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Wondering if your symptoms are stress or perimenopause? Learn the signs of early perimenopause including worsening PMS, poor sleep, irregular cycles, and hormonal changes and some of my go too Naturopathic tools for this confusing time.
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Many people experience UTI symptoms despite negative urine tests. Learn why traditional urine cultures can miss bacteria and how newer PCR testing is changing diagnosis.
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Discover the early signs of perimenopause and how liver support, minerals, and adaptogens can improve symptoms and wellbeing.
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Struggling with weight gain during menopause despite fasting? Learn how prolonged fasting can affect women’s hormones, cortisol, and metabolism and what to do instead.
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Menopause support doesn’t have to be HRT or natural medicine. Learn how both approaches can work together—and how to choose what’s right for you.
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Struggling with energy, sugar cravings, or muscle loss over the holidays? Learn how adding this one focus to every meal supports blood sugar balance, muscle mass, and sustained energy.
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Learn how the MMM metagenomic test maps 28,000+ microbes, identifies the underlying causes for bloating, loose or strained stools, H. pylori strains, assesses gut function, and guides personalised naturopathic care.
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Deciding to see a naturopath can feel a bit like opening a mysterious wellness door: you’re hopeful, curious, and maybe wondering if there will be herbal tea involved (there usually is).
If you’re looking for a naturopath in Auckland, this guide will walk you through what naturopathy is, what your first appointment looks like, and how a holistic, root-cause approach can support your health.
Iron deficiency is widely discussed in women’s health — and for good reason. Many women truly need support with low iron, especially during their reproductive years.
But there’s another side to the story that often gets overlooked: more iron isn’t always better. Excess iron — particularly from over-supplementation — can quietly drive inflammation, disrupt the gut microbiome, and contribute to deep fatigue.
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Bloating & Hormones: Natural Support for Digestive Balance
Learn why bloating increases in the luteal phase and how peppermint, enzymes, ginger, and herbal formulas can support hormonal and digestive balance.
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Hormones influence every aspect of our health — from energy, mood, and sleep to metabolism, fertility, and mental clarity. When they’re in balance, we often feel grounded and resilient. When they’re not, even simple daily tasks can feel harder than they should.
For anyone experiencing symptoms like fatigue, irritability, low libido, mood changes, brain fog, or irregular cycles, understanding your hormone landscape can be an empowering step toward restoring balance.
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Having complicated or chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs) is a health burden many women shoulder. The discomfort, fatigue, and emotional toll of recurring infections can be immense — especially when there seem to be no clear answers.
Routine UTI testing is only around 50% accurate, which means that for people who experience UTI after UTI, standard culture tests often miss the underlying cause. You may be told your test is “negative,” yet your body tells a very different story.
Let’s explore what’s really happening when infections persist, the systemic health risks of chronic UTIs, and a more comprehensive test that can identify all the bacteria and fungi living within your urinary and vaginal microbiome.
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If you think of the vaginal swab you do at the doctor’s as equivalent to the internet in the 1990s—it shows some information but it’s limited and often leaves out crucial details—then MicroGenDX is like the internet in 2025: fast, efficient, and able to show us nearly everything we need to know.
No more guessing! Those frustrating, recurrent infections that don’t respond to antibiotics or antifungal treatments? No problem. Those lingering UTIs with no apparent cause? We’ll find it.
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For many men, your 30s feel like the start of a new chapter. You may be more settled in your career and relationships, but health-wise, it can also be a time when cracks begin to show. Fatigue that doesn’t shift, stubborn weight gain, slower recovery after workouts, and changes in libido or mood are all common. Read on to see how addressing underlying mitochondrial and metabolic changes can improve your health.
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You’ve addressed biofilms, cleared your thrush and or bacterial vaginosis — now what? Prevention is everything. Once the infection is removed or reduced, the next step is to recolonise with protective species and maintain an environment that keeps those opportunists in check. Read on to see what the science says works and other helpful tips.
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