
The Journal
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Mitochondria: The Missing Link in Hormonal and Fertility Health
Discover how mitochondrial health impacts hormone balance, fertility, energy levels, and reproductive health. Learn why supporting your mitochondria with targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies is key to restoring hormonal resilience and improving fertility outcomes.
Fried Eggs with Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale
A simple, hormone-supportive breakfast for the follicular phase. This fried egg, sweet potato, and kale dish is rich in choline, beta-carotene, and fibre to support hormone synthesis and healthy oestrogen metabolism.
Endometrial Health And Hormone Balance: Why Your Period Matters More Than You Think
Discover how endometrial health impacts your menstrual cycle, fertility, and hormone balance. Learn how cycle-specific testing, diet, and herbal medicine can support a healthier, more predictable period.
What Your Menstrual Cycle Length Says About Fertility, Ovulation, and Hormonal Health
Discover what your cycle length reveals about your hormonal and fertility health. Learn about short and long cycles, ovulation, mid-cycle spotting, and when to seek naturopathic support.
Oven-Baked Salmon with Roasted Broccoli & Quinoa
This oven-baked salmon with roasted broccoli and quinoa is a nourishing follicular phase dinner. Rich in omega-3s, fibre, and hormone-supportive nutrients to promote healthy oestrogen metabolism and follicle development.
The Overlooked Factor in Fertility: Your Vaginal Microbiome
Could your vaginal microbiome be impacting your fertility? Many women experience recurrent miscarriage or unexplained infertility with 'normal' test results—yet vaginal health is rarely considered. Learn how the vaginal microbiome affects conception, pregnancy outcomes, and overall reproductive health, plus natural ways to restore balance.
Healing After loss: Rebuilding Uterine Health Post- D&C
Pregnancy loss leaves both visible and invisible scars, especially after multiple D&C procedures. This in-depth guide explores the profound impact on uterine health and fertility, offering compassionate and holistic strategies—from herbal medicine to emotional healing—to support your body’s recovery and restore balance.
The Inflammation-PMS Connection
Struggling with PMS every month? Inflammation may be the missing piece behind mood swings, bloating, and cramps. Learn how chronic inflammation affects hormones—and discover natural ways to calm the storm through diet, gut health, stress management, and key nutrients.
Is Period Pain Normal? Understanding Menstrual Pain and Natural Support Strategies
Period pain may be common, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Learn how prostaglandins contribute to cramps, why inflammation plays a role, and how natural strategies like magnesium, zinc, herbal medicine, and gentle movement can support menstrual health. Plus, when to investigate further for underlying conditions like endometriosis or adenomyosis.
Preparing Your Body for Pregnancy: A Holistic Approach to Preconception Care
Preconception care is all about setting the stage for a healthy pregnancy by optimising your health before conception. It has a profound impact on fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and even the long-term health of your future child. Taking care of your body during this critical window supports egg and sperm DNA integrity, enhances reproductive health, and promotes overall well-being.
Raspberry Overnight Oats with Almond Butter & Chopped Almonds
This raspberry overnight oats recipe is designed to support the follicular phase of your cycle. Rich in fibre, vitamin E, lignans, and anti-inflammatory nutrients to promote oestrogen balance and healthy hormone metabolism.
Low-Tox Living: Your Go-To Guide
For those planning for pregnancy, managing hormone health, or simply striving for better overall wellness, taking steps to reduce toxin exposure is more important than ever. Low-tox living isn’t about perfection; it’s about small, intentional changes that can make a significant difference. Here’s why it matters and how you can start your journey.
Gut Health: The Unsuspected Key to Wellness
Discover how gut health impacts your overall wellness. Learn how functional testing like Complete Microbiome Mapping can uncover root causes of symptoms like bloating, fatigue, infertility, and mood swings.
Rediscovering Hope: My Journey Through Infertility and the Power of Personalised Fertility Care
Struggling with infertility led me to naturopathy nearly a decade ago. In this article, I share my personal journey, insights from the MTHFR conference, and the urgent need for personalised fertility care. Learn how tailored nutritional and lifestyle strategies can empower you on your fertility journey.
Natural Remedies For Increasing Milk Supply
Discover my effective natural remedies to increase milk supply, including herbal galactagogues, nutritional support, lactation teas and cookies! Save these tips to support your breastfeeding journey and post-partum recovery.
Natural Fertility Methods: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Tracking
Exploring the menstrual cycle, ovulation tracking, and fertility awareness methods. If you are trying to conceive or thinking about it in the near future, one of the most crucial pieces of knowledge you need is understanding the flow and power of your menstrual cycle.
Signs Of Oestrogen Excess - And What To Do About It
Oestrogen excess may present as various physiological symptoms throughout the menstrual cycle. From the usual suspects like heavy, painful periods and weight gain to the lesser-talked-about symptoms such as chilly hands and feet due to poor circulation, or those nagging headaches and tender breasts. Understanding what causes this imbalance empowers us to make nutritional changes that support oestrogen metabolism and help restore balance to the body.
Cycle Syncing: A Guide for Hormonal Balance
As a woman's body transitions through its cyclical phases, it experiences seasons of change. Nourishing foods, suitable activities, and tailored lifestyle strategies can support hormonal fluctuations, replenish essential nutrients during menstrual phases, and aid in detoxification.
Macronutrients for Hormone Health
As we age, especially as we begin to enter the perimenopause phase, the foundation of our health becomes even more critical, even more so when it comes to hormones. One of the most powerful (and simple) hacks to optimising hormone health is understanding the roles of macronutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—and applying them correctly to your diet.
The Stress Continuum: How to Identify The Difference Between Actual and Perceived Stress
We’re all familiar with stress. In our daily lives, stress is often an unwelcome companion, affecting our bodies and minds in various ways. But did you know that not all stress is the same? Understanding the difference between actual, tangible stress and its perceived counterpart can profoundly impact how we manage our well-being.