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The Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) was first released in Australia in 1961 and is now the no. 1 form of contraception, used by millions of women globally. Since its release, there have been modifications made to improve its safety as it was previously associated with many nasty side effects, including […]

As mentioned in my previous blog, PCOS is highly prevalent, with between 9-18 percent of the female population being diagnosed with it, depending on the criteria used. There is growing debate as to whether this statistic represents the real level and it is increasingly evident that more research is needed […]

Diagnosed with PCOS? What does it mean in simple terms and is there an option other than the Contraceptive pill and Metformin? PCOS stands for Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and is the most common endocrine disorder in women. It occurs in 5% to 15% of women (depending on the criteria […]

Miscarriage is a devastating blow to any couple trying to have a baby. The emotional toll is high, as those involved struggle through the various stages of grief. Sadly, many couples suffer through multiple miscarriages, leaving them angry, anxious, and fearful with a sense of no control and no answers. […]

Can Naturopathy support the IVF process? Assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, assist the physical interaction between a viable egg and sperm and then introduce the fertilised embryo into the uterus with the hope of a resulting pregnancy. It is usually a lengthy, emotional, and costly last resort for couples who […]

Update on the role of diet and endocrine disrupting chemicals on the thyroid. Thyroid dysfunction is on the increase and unfortunately is not always picked up with standard pathology testing that looks at TSH, T3 and T4. Often these primary parameters are within limits on serum testing but patients exhibit […]

Exciting news! Our own Kathleen McFarlane was recently interviewed for a profile in the Sydney Morning Herald. In the piece, titled “The journey from financing to naturopathy,” our Naturopath discusses how and why she made the change from investment banking to naturopathy. In addition to sharing an anecdote about a […]

Moulds are microscopic fungi that grow anywhere there is moisture. They reproduce by making spores that can permeate our clothes and shoe cupboards, and they can also enter our bodies via the lungs and digestive tract. In doing so, they can make us sick. As a Naturopath, I have witnessed […]

Chemicals have always been part of our environment however, in recent times they have increased dramatically to the point where we are now seeing an impact on wild life populations as well as human health. One of the main group of chemicals that affect human heath are the Endocrine Disruptors. […]

There are many ways a Naturopath can help reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Not all IBS patients present with an identical set of symptoms. Because of this, a naturopath will first consider the full case history to understand the patient’s unique presentation. Then they can more effectively formulate […]