HEALTH HUB Women’s Health
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 The outdated supermarket style of HRT for treating menopause has been surpassed by [...]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 [...]
Breast Cancer Gene cannot be patented
by Dr Sandra Cabot A win for the people! Genetic testing really gained the public’s attention several years ago when the popular celebrity Angelina Jolie-Pitt announced she carried the mutated BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These [...]
Powerful Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Powerful ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Breast cancer is an illness feared by the majority of women. We regularly hear statistics about how common it is and nearly [...]
The Link Between Elevated Prolactin and Infertility
The link between elevated prolactin and infertility By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Abnormally high levels of the hormone prolactin are a common cause of infertility, an irregular menstrual cycle and hair loss. Prolactin is [...]
Eating your Placenta – it is trendy but is it healthy?
The habit of eating the placenta is called placentophagy and has been done by various cultures over the centuries for its supposed health benefits. The placenta contains large amount of protein, fat, collagen and hormones, [...]