harmones
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Perfect thyroid results? Perhaps not…
An underactive thyroid can reap havoc on many functions in the body. Symptoms can include fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion, constipation, low body temperature (feeling cold all of the time), hairloss, dry skin, cognitive impairment, menstrual abnormalities, weight gain and hairloss on the outer third of the eyebrows.. So many people I see present with some (or…
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An intricate link; The Thyroid and the Liver
Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism can cause a host of problems all over the body, but one place in particular where we can see it’s influence is on the liver and gall bladder. The body is not a machine, like our earth it is a group of interacting ecosystems that all talk to one another and influence each…
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When treating hormonal imbalances, treating the hormones isnt the answer..
As a Naturopath I spend around a third of my clinic hours working with Hormonal Imbalances of some description- Endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, Menopausal Complaints, Low Testosterone etc.. It seems that whatever stage of life you are in, the potential for a hormonal imbalance to be plaguing your health is very real. But one thing I…
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Androgen blockers: Stinging Nettle and Spearmint!
In this short video I chat about the benefits of adding the humble Stinging Nettle and Spearmint into your daily routine! They both contain actives which help to block the aromatisation of Testosterone down to an androgenic derivative, DHT. The benefits of this are sparing or raising your ‘good’ Testosterone, and helping you take control of hormonal…