We live in a world that has a pill for every ailment, and when it comes to hormonal imbalances, the most commonly prescribed medication is the oral contraceptive pill. Imagine, instead, a world in which the first port of call […]
Most of us have been taught from a young age to “slip, slop, slap”, but what about how to choose a safe sunscreen? Sunscreens work to protect skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) light, which causes premature ageing, and ultraviolet B […]
Stress is not the public enemy number one it is often made out to be. Short bursts of stress can actually be helpful; the problem is the rise of long-term chronic stress, which wreaks havoc on our hormones. Naturopath and clinical nutritionist, Ema Taylor, shares her tips for calming your nervous system and nurturing your hormone health.
There is a growing distrust of hormonal contraception as women struggle with a long list of side effects. But what are the alternatives? Naturopath and fertility expert Ema Taylor is advocating for evidence-based, non-hormonal contraception. Here, she reveals how you can use the Fertility Awareness Method to prevent pregnancies or conceive successfully.
Plant medicines have played a pivotal role in health care and beauty rituals around the world. Weaving traditional plant wisdom into your daily beauty routine through the food you enjoy or products you choose to apply topically can help to naturally boost your health from the inside out.
Feeling moody? Sore boobs? Skin breaking out? The three main sex hormones created by the ovaries — oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone — are most likely to blame. Discover what your sex hormones do, how they do it and ways you can keep them balanced.
What’s your experience with contraception? Chances are at some point you have been on a form of hormonal birth control such as the pill. Times are changing, with women increasingly choosing to opt for non-hormonal methods.
Do you experience PMS symptoms like headaches, sore breasts, puffiness, acne, constipation or cravings? It’s time to pipe down and listen to your body — it’s smarter than you give it credit for.
