Blog posts
PCOS Explained: Root Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Options
How to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy (Naturopathic Preconception Guide)
Planning to conceive in the next 3–12 months? Preconception care is a powerful way to support fertility, hormone balance, gut and thyroid health, and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. In this blog, women’s health naturopath Lianna Powell explains what preconception care involves, when to start, and how a personalised naturopathic approach can optimise fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
Perimenopause vs Menopause: Symptoms & How to Support Hormones Naturally
Menopause isn’t just the end of fertility — it’s a whole-body transition that influences mood, metabolism, bone health, and vitality. This article explores how hormonal changes affect every system, the role of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), and evidence-based functional strategies — from nutrition and movement to phytoestrogens — to help women move through perimenopause and menopause with clarity, strength, and balance.
Hormone Imbalance in Women: A cause of Fatigue, PMS & Irregular Cycles
Vaginal Microbiome and Green Tea: Can It Help BV and Vaginal Health?
In women’s health, the vaginal microbiome plays a crucial role in hormonal balance and fertility. New research highlights the benefits of green tea (EGCG) in promoting microbial balance through its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, offering natural support for conditions like bacterial vaginosis, Candida, and chronic inflammation. A healthy vaginal microbiome is essential for optimising fertility and protecting reproductive health.
Understanding Recurrent Thrush: The Role of Oestrogen and the Vaginal Microbiome
From Hormones to Health: Your Guide to Thyroid Function and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Thyroid hormones act like messengers, telling your cells to work harder. Once they attach to specific receptors inside your cells, they activate genes that increase both metabolic rate (how fast your body burns energy) and thermogenesis (heat production). In simple terms, thyroid hormones keep you energised, regulate body temperature, and help maintain a healthy weight.
Beyond Thyroid Medication: A naturopathic Approach to Managing Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases