Well Woman

Learn about different types of Endocrine (Hormone) Disrupting Chemicals and the effects they have on our hormones. This overview includes recent research findings on:

• types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
• health conditions associated with EDC exposure
• prevalence of EDC exposure in humans
• herbs and nutritional medicines to support the detoxification of EDCs and heavy metals

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In this episode learn about the real causes and accelerators of endometriosis, a condition that affects 10% of women and girls of reproductive age according to the WHO. I talk about what the research is telling us about causes, predisposing factors and some natural treatment strategies.

• Read about stress reduction tools in my blog article on Cortisol Belly: www.herbalwell.com.au/herbs-for-cortisol-belly

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In this episode of Well Woman I talk about three herbs that have been trialled and come up tops for treating chronically elevated cortisol which is the driving force behind cortisol belly – the stubborn deposition of fat in the mid section that gives you a muffin top, spare tyre around the waist….you know what I mean!

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In this episode I’m diving into the what, why and how of Histamine Intolerance, an emerging condition in women particularly, that can be aggravated when our hormones are fluctuating. With the inflammatory nature of histamine intolerance, it can be hard to differentiate this condition from perimenopause, autoimmune disease, allergies and other chronic inflammatory conditions. I go over the typical symptoms you’d expect to experience...

Are Tampons Toxic? Are Organic better than Non Organic tampons? In this episode I run through the findings of a recent study hailed as the ‘first of it’s kind’ to successfully identify several heavy metals and metalloids in feminine hygiene products, specifically tampons. Want to know what’s going into your body when you use tampons? Find out here.

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In this episode I talk about the healing journey and building your health literacy. And we do a body scan together, creating a communal healing space. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of c...

In this episode I talk about my favourite herbal teas including Chamomile and Peppermint, and how they work in your body, along with a healing mantra at the start and the end. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.

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In this episode learn about which herbs can assist you in deepening your sleep. This was a recording of an Instagram Live. I also do some controlled breathing in this episode. Join in, relax, and enjoy learning how to love and nourish yourself from the inside out.

If you're looking for a safe and welcoming space to learn more about womens health and wellness, you're in the right place. With many years of clinical experience...

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Discover the hormonal drivers in midlife behind menopot, increased visceral fat mass, shrinking lean muscle and more in this episode where I share:

• Foods that help, foods that worsen fat gain in midlife
• How to get started improving your body composition today
• My approach to a high protein diet for women in midlife
• All from an evidence based perspective

This is a recording of my webinar 'Wei...

In this episode discover what hormone changes could be behind common midlife symptoms and experiences like weight gain, fatigue, sleep problems, constant hunger, hot flashes. Once again we're diving into the mysterious inner workings of the female endocrine hormone) system!

This is a recording of my webinar 'Navigating Hormone Changes in the Midlife'. To watch the webinar video head to my youtube channel: https://...

In this episode learn about how your brain changes as your body transitions from perimenopause to menopause. What you need to eat and drink (herbal tea wise!) to future proof your brain for what can potentially be years of mental fog. I talk about fruits, veges and sleep as well. Everything to support your neurochemistry, hormones and stress response.

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In this part 2 of my interview with Darinka to talk about Vedic astrology, known as “Jytoish”, meaning ‘The Science of Light’. This is one very deep, graceful, intelligent women and she’s here to shine the light on just how much we can learn from looking at our birth charts through a vedic lens. From health to wealth to past lives and karma, we had a fascinating chat with lots of insights.

Discover:

- How your birth chart is a refl...

In this 2-part episode of Well Woman I’m joined by Darinka to talk about Vedic astrology, known as “Jytoish”, meaning ‘The Science of Light’. This is one very deep, graceful, intelligent women and she’s here to shine the light on just how much we can learn from looking at our birth charts through a vedic lens. From health to wealth to past lives and karma, we had a fascinating chat with lots of insights.

Discover:

- How your birth ...

In this episode we're a couple of gals chatting about how to bathe our nervous systems in bliss chemistry to offset stress and come back to just 'being' via Vedic Meditation, a technique that Dr Anna Young Ferris teaches.

We focus so much on feeding our stomachs, how about....➳ Meditation as a daily ritual that feeds the soul➳ Anna's top tips for living an integrated life

➳ What it's like to attend a 4 day vedic m...

In this episode we're a couple of gals chatting about how to bathe our nervous systems in bliss chemistry via Vedic Meditation, a technique that Dr Anna Young Ferris teaches so she's well placed to tell us all about:

➳ What Vedic Meditation is and how it helps women handle stress and busyness

➳ How a regular meditation practice is your answer to moving from 'doing' to 'being'

➳ Why we need more BLISS chemistry...

Join me for Part 2 of a deep dive into the often invisible cause of low energy, flat mood, brain fog and weight gain ... low thyroid function. Part 1 came out last week.

As a womens health and hormone expert I’ve seen countless women walk through my clinic doors with all the signs of thyroid dysfunction yet their test results never quite tell the whole story. Maybe this is you!

If you’ve every wondered suffered from fatigue, depre...

Join me for Part 1 of a deep dive into the often invisible cause of low energy, flat mood, brain fog and weight gain ... low thyroid function.

As a womens health and hormone expert I’ve seen countless women walk through my clinic doors with all the signs of thyroid dysfunction yet their test results never quite tell the whole story. Maybe this is you!

If you’ve every wondered suffered from fatigue, depression, weight gain, sluggi...

Let's talk herbs - did I mention I have a bit of an obsession with herbal medicine (?!) The topic this week is PCOS and the findings of a recent systematic review on herbs for polycystic ovarian syndrome without all the impossibly long scientific names and complicated concepts!

Topics

➳ What PCOS is

➳ Hormonal shifts in PCOS

➳ Herbs useful in PCOS and how they work

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In this episode learn about the stress hormone cortisol and how to identify elevated cortisol via signs and symptoms. It’s a common experience for women in the midlife and Sulin shares her top tips for calming down excess cortisol. Experiencing anxiety, early waking, abdominal fat gain or a stiff neck? These are just some of the common symptoms of elevated cortisol.

Highlights of this episode of Well Woman:

➳ What cortisol is...