One of the biggest issues with the term PCOS was confusion. I’ve worked with many women who were told they couldn’t have PCOS because they didn’t have ovarian cysts. Others assumed the condition only affected fertility. But research has shown for years that insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction are major drivers for many women with this condition.

Are you in perimenopause or Menopause and feeling bloated or uncomfortable? Understand these changes to help you reduce the bloat!

Everything women need to know about GLP-1 weight-loss medications; from how they work to side effects, safety, hormones, and realistic expectations.

What causes high cortisol, and how can you naturally maintain normal levels? Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands, which are a pair of small organs sitting on top of your kidneys. Cortisol is commonly referred to as the “stress hormone.” When you’re stressed, the adrenal glands release cortisol into your bloodstream to help your body respond.

Suffering from perimenopausal fatigue? Try these tips to kick fatigue to the curb!

Understanding your body’s changes through Perimenopause. This article was written by Deborah Gibson, a Canadian-born Naturopathic Doctor (ND) based in Australia. We work together to support women through perimenopause using a holistic approach.

You have probably turned to Google, searching endometriosis diet, only to find conflicting answers. Cut out gluten? Ditch dairy? Go vegan? Making you feel lost and overwhelmed. The truth is, there’s no single ‘one size fits all’ diet for endometriosis.

If you are a woman approaching menopause or perimenopause, you have probably wondered, “How much protein do I need during menopause?” Certainly, proper nutrition during menopause can bring its own set of challenges but I hope to make it easy to digest for you, no pun intended.

If you’re in perimenopause and suddenly dealing with stubborn weight gain, intense sugar cravings, low energy, or feeling “off” despite doing all the right things — you’re not imagining it. During perimenopause, your risk of developing insulin resistance increases significantly. And for many women, it’s the missing piece behind symptoms that feel confusing, frustrating, and hard to shift. The good news? Insulin resistance is reversible

sometimes you just feel like a biscoff acai bowl or a Tim Tam. That can be part of normal life. But if your sugar cravings feel persistent, intense, or hard to manage, it’s often your body (or brain) nudging you that something is off in your routine, nutrition, recovery, or overall health. I’m breaking down the most common drivers of sugar cravings, plus practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce them without feeling restricted.

Feeling bloated, moody, exhausted or suddenly more sensitive to foods than ever before? You’re not imagining it — and it’s not “just hormones”. During perimenopause, your gut health and your hormones become deeply connected. When your gut isn’t functioning well, it can worsen symptoms like bloating, weight gain, brain fog, heavy periods and low energy. The good news? This is something you can improve.

ormonal shifts during perimenopause change how your body stores fat, manages blood sugar and responds to stress. If you’re navigating broader perimenopause symptoms, nutrition and metabolic changes often go hand in hand. The good news? There are practical, evidence-based ways to reduce abdominal weight gain — without extreme dieting.

For many women, perimenopause doesn’t arrive quietly. One month your cycle feels normal. The next you’re dealing with: unpredictable periods poor sleep mood changes fatigue stubborn weight gain Sarah, one of my clients in her mid-40s, described it like this: “It felt like my body suddenly changed the rules without warning.”

When you think of factors affecting your fertility, your gut health probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. But in reality, your gut is so closely linked to your brain and endocrine (hormonal) system, and plays a significant role in supporting or compromising your fertility.

Endometriosis can be incredibly painful and frustrating to live with. Many women experience ongoing pelvic pain, fatigue, digestive issues and inflammation that can significantly affect daily life. While nutrition cannot cure endometriosis, the right dietary strategies may help support your body and reduce inflammation, which may play a role in managing symptoms. In this article, we’ll explore how an endometriosis diet may help support symptom management, along with fou

During perimenopause, many women notice they feel more wired, tired, or on edge than they used to. Sleep becomes harder. Energy feels less predictable. Stress feels harder to shake. In my work, elevated cortisol is one of the most common patterns I see during this stage of life. Cortisol is not a bad hormone. It […]

If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, mood changes, irregular cycles or low energy, it can feel like your hormones are working against you. The key thing to understand is that hormone health is built through consistent, everyday habits. The good news is there are simple, practical ways to support your hormones and reduce the risk of imbalance.

Emma had been trying to conceive for almost a year. She was doing “all the right things” — tracking ovulation, eating well, exercising regularly. But every month felt like the same cycle of hope followed by disappointment. During a consultation, she asked a question many women ask: “Could my hormones be the problem?” The answer wasn’t simple — but it pointed to something many people don’t realise.

If you’re dealing with bloating, fatigue, irregular cycles, sugar cravings or stubborn weight gain, it can feel like your hormones are “out of control.” But here’s the truth: Hormones respond to stability — especially blood sugar, stress, sleep and nutrition. And what you eat every day plays a powerful role.

While there are various different hormones playing crucial roles in ovulation and reproductive function, let’s focus on three of the main “female” hormones required for healthy ovulation: oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.