HEALTH HUB Women’s Health
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, [...]
Period Problems
The menstrual cycle is normally between 21 to 35 days long, calculated from the first day of bleeding to the first day of the next menstrual bleed. The average period lasts for 2 to 7 [...]
Low vitamin D may impair your fertility
Did you know that having suboptimal levels of vitamin D in your bloodstream may: Reduce your ability to ovulate Reduce your chances at IVF success Women with good levels of vitamin D in their blood [...]
Coeliac disease may cause iron deficiency
Coeliac disease may cause iron deficiency By Margaret Jasinska Iron deficiency is common, particularly in women. Women are more susceptible if they menstruate each month, particularly if they experience heavy bleeding. Pregnancy and [...]