The Wellness Diaries

If you’ve been told your blood tests are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, anxious, have irregular periods, struggle with PMS or are finding it difficult to fall pregnant, you’re not imagining it. One of the biggest conversations happening in women’s health right now is the connection between the nervous system and hormone health. While […]

Bloating after lunch. Stomach cramps after dinner. Feeling uncomfortable no matter what you eat. It’s easy to blame the last meal on your plate—but is food really the problem? The truth is, digestive symptoms can come from two different places: Understanding the difference can help you make more informed choices instead of unnecessarily cutting out

Cervical mucus is more than just vaginal discharge, it’s a normal and healthy part of your menstrual cycle. Produced by the cervix, its consistency changes throughout the month in response to fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone, making it a useful indicator of where you are in your cycle. After your period, it’s common to notice

Many women experience mood changes, bloating, food cravings or fatigue before their period, but when these symptoms become severe enough to affect work, relationships and daily life, it may be more than Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a recognised condition that is often mistaken for “bad PMS” and can significantly impact mental

For decades, the term Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) has been criticised for not accurately reflecting the condition. In a significant step forward, an international panel of experts has renamed PCOS to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). While the diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches remain largely the same, the new name better reflects what practitioners and patients have known

Walk into any chemist and you’ll find rows of prenatals promising to “cover everything.” The reality is, most fall short where it matters for nervous system development, brain development and nutrient repletion for mum. From a clinical and evidence-based perspective, there are three nutrients I pay closest attention to when choosing a prenatal: folate (in

In recent years, NAD⁺ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) has become a hot topic in the wellness and anti-aging world. Promises of increased energy, improved cognition, and even longevity have fueled a surge in interest, and in supplements. But as a naturopath, I always ask: does it live up to the hype, and how can we support

Constipation is often dismissed as a minor digestive inconvenience. However, for many women, it can be a significant contributor to hormonal imbalance, particularly when it comes to oestrogen. If you struggle with PMS, heavy or painful periods, breast tenderness, cyclical headaches, and bloating alongside sluggish bowels, oestrogen recycling is something to be aware of. Oestrogen

When women present with fatigue, hormone imbalances, mood swings, poor recovery, or persistent cravings, they often expect a complex explanation. Yet very often, the issue is far more straightforward: they are not eating enough protein, particularly early in the day. Protein is foundational to nearly every system in the body. It provides the amino acids