9 things women should know about Heart disease symptoms
Women have more subtle symptoms of Heart Attack than just overt chest pain. Know what to look for and how to care for yourself and others.
Dealing better with the silent threat of Osteoporosis
What can YOU do today to minimise your risk of osteoporosis and maximise your bone density and bone strength?
Perimenopause may happen earlier than you think: the ‘swinging’ hormones at it again!
It might be perimenopause, not a nervous breakdown or post-COVID stress and disruption. Naturopathic approaches may help you sort this out and feel heaps better.
No bones about it – osteoporosis kills
Do you know the state of your bones? Is your skeleton fragile or strong? Osteoporosis is a hidden, silent menace for both men and women – but particularly for women. It doesn’t hurt (unlike arthritis); there are no obvious symptoms – then one day you have a minor fall and your life changes – sometimes forever. …
Women, ageing and the contraceptive pill
It was fascinating to watch Catalyst’s recent program on the “Female Sex Drive” and be reminded of how ageing changes horomone levels and creates new side effects for long term medications. In this story, they were discussing a range of issues, including: The contraceptive pill can reduce levels of sexual interest at any age. The…
Menopausal madness??
‘Disconcerting’ can definitely be an understatement when it comes to Menopause. Navigating this new territory can provide numerous challenges, more easeful for some than others. Sometimes just identifying an odd array of symptoms as being attributed to menopause can bring understanding and calm. Other times, addressing disturbances with a number of approaches can help. One…