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Maintaining a clean and healthy environment can be challenging in our modern world. There are hidden toxins in what we eat, what we inhale and what we touch which can impact fertility, the ability to conceive, and pregnancy. In our daily lives we are exposed to hundreds of hidden toxins which can disrupt hormones and can have a negative impact…
Hormones play an important role in the functioning of the human body and are crucial for optimal health and wellbeing. Hormones are essentially chemical messengers, produced by various glands and tissues and are released into the bloodstream. They regulate a wide range of physiological processes such as metabolism, fertility, immunity, blood pressure, blood sugar, mood and much more. In this…
Nutrition and diet plays a significant role in fertility for both men and women. The foods you consume can impact hormone levels, reproductive organ function, egg and sperm quality, and overall reproductive health. It’s essential that your preconception diet is full of the recommended nutrients and vitamins that contribute to fertility health and give you the best chance of conception.…
As a naturopath, I am committed to supporting women through all life stages with natural therapies. This includes women trying to conceive, support through the pregnancy journey, preparing for birth, motherhood through to menopause and beyond. A woman’s body and what it is capable of is nothing short of amazing. From the moment a female is born her body carries…
Achieving a healthy pregnancy in your 40s can be a challenge for most women. But read on and I will explain the reasons why, and also what you can do to boost your fertility to improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy. What are the chances? Babies born with ovaries are born with all the egg cells they are ever…
The quality of your diet during pregnancy has a great impact on your pregnancy health and your growing baby. My guess is you want to give your baby the best start to life. There are a range of foods that you should avoid in pregnancy, purely because some can lead to a bacterial infection such as listeria, and other foods…
Is pregnancy insomnia driving you crazy? Waking up and lying awake for hours can be really frustrating when you know you should be getting in as much sleep as you can before your baby arrives. Pregnancy insomnia can begin as early as the first trimester and can linger throughout your pregnancy. Once your baby is welcomed into this world you…
Ready to have a baby? If you’ve been trying to conceive, you may realise that it’s not as simple as you thought. Many couples struggle to get pregnant. In fact, one in 6 couples experience infertility according to Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand. Can a naturopath boost fertility? Yes, absolutely. As a naturopath, holistic practitioner and midwife, my…
If you have recently experienced a virus or COVID-19 it’s important to go easy on yourself in the recovery phase. There are some steps you can take to make your recovery easier so that you can transition to living and enjoying life in your healthy body again. In this article, I share my insights on post viral care, how to…
There’s nothing more special than welcoming your precious newborn baby into the world! You’ve provided a safe and nurturing environment for your baby to develop and grow within you. Now they’re on the outside and adjusting to a new way of life. This transition phase and the first few months of a baby’s life is a big adjustment, not only…