Endometriosis: The Misunderstood Women's Health Condition

Endometriosis is so much more than just heavy and painful periods. It is a condition in which endometrial tissue (that should be lining the uterus) grows outside the uterus, commonly on the ovaries, bowel, pelvic ligaments, bladder and endometrial tissue has even been found in patient’s lungs. Because oestrogen promotes the growth of endometrial tissue, symptoms will often fluctuate within a women’s menstrual cycle, however, it is important to notes oestrogen is not the cause, it just aggravates and drives the condition.

Tess Doig (Naturopathy)May 2, 2018endometriosis, womens health, fertility, natural therapies, naturopathy, nutrition, herbal medicine

Menopause: A Time of Change, A Time for Change.

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s ability to naturally have children as menstruation has completely finished at least 12 months prior. According to various resources, the typical age range in reaching this time can be anywhere from 48 to 55 years of age. A conversation I had with a GP I used to visit suggested the age is a lot younger, certainly for peri-menopausal symptoms. He claimed he had been treating someone in their late twenties. The overall peri-menopause to menopause transition appears to be anywhere from seven to 14 years (1).

Sana Turnock (Clinical Aromatherapist)April 18, 2018menopause, womens health, mental health, depression, anxiety, insomnia, sleep issues, stress, natural therapies, energy therapies, reiki, essential oils, flower essences, nutrition