Lactoferrin for Iron Deficiency: What the Research Says

Low iron and high strength tablets upsetting your gut? See what research says about lactoferrin for iron deficiency, and where biotin fits in. A Naturopath guide.

Female Health, Naturopath Auckland, Naturopath, Inflammation, Womens Health, Perimenopause, Energy, Iron, AnaemiaKatherine Matthews28 October 2026Naturopath Auckland, Womens Health, Menopause, Female Health, lactoferrinComment

Perimenopause Pre-Conditioning: What to Focus On in Your 30s

Perimenopause does not start at 45. The hormone, mineral, bone, muscle and gut groundwork you lay in your 30s shapes how smoothly you move through it. Lets look at how we balance hormones, restore minerals, protect bone and muscle, and calm your gut for improved perimenopause outcomes.

Perimenopause and Blood Sugar: Why Carbs Hit Differently

Why does perimenopause change how you handle carbs? See how hormones shift blood sugar and how blood tests and a CGM reveals your unique pattern.

Why I Tell Every Woman I Work With: Protein Before Coffee

If there's one small shift I recommend more than almost anything else in my clinic, it's this: eat a protein-rich breakfast before you reach for that first coffee.

I know, for so many of us, coffee on an empty stomach feels like a ritual. It's the thing that gets us moving. But if you're dealing with anxiety, stubborn weight, energy crashes, or hormones that feel like they're running the show rather than the other way around, this one habit change can make a genuinely noticeable difference.

Let's talk about why.

Preventing bone density loss in Perimenopause

If you're moving through perimenopause or menopause, you've probably already heard the warnings about bone density. What you may not have heard is that one of the simplest, most accessible tools for protecting your bones doesn't come in a bottle, it comes from your own bodyweight, and it starts with jumping.

Female Health, Naturopath Auckland, Naturopath, Bone Health, Perimenopause, perimenopauseKatherine Matthews3 August 2026Naturopath Auckland, Hromones, Osteoporosis, Menopause, PerimenopauseComment

Testing for Perimenopause: Is there anyway to know?

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.

Female Health, Womens Health, Naturopath Auckland, Naturopath, Inflammation, Fatigue, Energy, Mental Health, Perimenopause, StressKatherine Matthews19 March 2026Naturopath Auckland, Menopause, Fasting, Perimenopause, stress, burnoutComment

Is it Stress? ...Or is it Perimenopause?

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.