Posts in Womens Health
The Amazing Benefits of Taurine

Taurine is largely known as that ingredient that is in energy drinks and largely flies under the radar of other nutrients when it comes to supplementation. But could this amino acid be one of the most important nutrients to support energy, slowing down ageing, exercise performance and reduce the effects of stress? Click to read more.

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Endometriosis and PCOS: Improving fertility outcomes naturally and in IVF.

When it comes to fertility we always hope it will be easy. We are biologically made to reproduce after all. However with ever increasing infertility rates we instead need to acknowledge we may require some assistance. In 2022 approximately 1 in 4 New Zealanders experience infertility and 1 in 8 require some form of medical assistance to achieve a pregnancy. Read more to understand how you can naturally increase your chances of conceiving naturally and through assisted reproductive procedures.

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Is Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating or Alternate day fasting, healthy for women? : A Naturopathic Perspective

In recent years, various fasting protocols have gained popularity for their so called ‘potential health benefits’, including Intermittent Fasting aka time-restricted eating (TRE), fasting, and alternate-day fasting (ADF). While these practices can offer promising results, it is crucial to consider if the research for fasting has been performed on women. Fasting affects women’s hormones and metabolic health profoundly differently to our male counterparts. In this blog post, we will explore the scientific evidence surrounding these fasting patterns and discuss their potential advantages and disadvantages for women. Read on to find out how.

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