Menopause is a natural process of nature. It is the time when the female reproductive system reduces the oestrogen produced by the ovaries ‘- meaning an end to the need for reproduction. This ‘change of life’ is a natural process but many women experience some menopausal symptoms. These symptoms can include hot flushes, low energy, mood swings, sleeping difficulties, and...

Premenstrual Syndrome, heavy bleeding, painful periods are all menstrual related problems. There are many causes for menstrual problems, once these causes are identified then the issues can be corrected. Common causes include nutritional deficiencies, hypothyroidism, hormonal and glandular imbalances, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. The female menstrual cycle is a delicate balance of oestrogen and progesterone. An imbalance...

Morning Sickness is nausea experienced by some women during pregnancy. It usually occurs during the first trimester but can occur throughout the pregnancy. Unlike the title, the nausea is not necessarily only experienced in the morning, the nausea can be experienced throughout the day. In some cases vomiting can occur. Morning sickness is thought to be caused by the increased...

Obesity is becoming common in Australia, not only for adults but also for our children. Many people try all kinds of weight loss ‘fad’ diets only to find that they rebound in weight after they finish the ‘diet’. Excessive weight has many implications on our health, including heart disease, diabetes type 2, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and some types of cancer....

We all hear about how we should worm our children but have you thought really what this means and how these parasites can affect your health and your children’s health. Parasites are organisms that live inside humans and other organisms who act as a host. Parasites require a host for food and energy. They are harmful to humans because they...