HEALTH HUB Women’s Health
10 Tips For Relieving PMS And Cramps
10 tips for relieving PMS and cramps By Nutrition Consultant Jessah Robinson PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) is the term used to describe the symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, bloating, food cravings, skin issues, mood [...]
The Link Between Infections And Autoimmune Disease
The link between infections and autoimmune disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Autoimmune disease is incredibly common, particularly in women. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks components of your own body – [...]
Journal Exercise on 10 Assertive Rights
Journal exercise on 10 assertive rights Answer the following questions in your journal. They are designed to help you assess your level of assertiveness. [...]
Infertility – When It’s Unexplained
Infertility – When It’s Unexplained It’s more common than you think! A survey of 15,000 men and women reveals the scale of infertility with one in eight women and one in ten men having experienced [...]
6 Surprising Causes Of Acne
6 Surprising Causes Of Acne By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Acne is a skin condition that creates stress and embarrassment for many people. It is most common in teenagers; however you certainly don’t have to [...]
17 breast cancer risk factors you need to know
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Australian women. 42 women are diagnosed with the disease every day. Nearly everyone knows a woman that has [...]
The Art and Science of HRT
Bioidentical versus Synthetic The art and science of natural or bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bioidentical hormones) has flourished in the last decade. The outdated supermarket style of HRT for treating menopause has been surpassed by [...]
Why is autoimmune disease more common in women?
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Approximately three quarters of patients with autoimmune disease are women. Why is that? Researchers think that female hormones play a significant role. Women are at higher risk of developing an autoimmune [...]
Postnatal depression
Postnatal depression is a serious form of depression that affects 10 to 16% of women who have children. It is precipitated by hormonal, psychological and lifestyle changes. After the placenta is delivered following childbirth, the [...]
Do you know how to determine your most fertile time?
By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Trying to conceive? Your body gives you clues telling you when you’re most fertile. Counting the days of your menstrual cycle can help you determine how regular your cycles are and [...]