Tag: menstruation

WWR 150: Nutrient Depletion and Hormonal Contraceptives

Did you know that taking oral contraceptives can deplete your body of key nutrients needed for optimal health? On this episode of Wellness Women Radio Dr Ashleigh and Dr Andrea are diving into the nutritional downside of taking hormonal contraceptives and the impact this can have on your biochemistry! As always, they look at solutions… Continue reading WWR 150: Nutrient Depletion and Hormonal Contraceptives

TNN 81: Nurtured Luna

Alex from Nurtured Luna is our special guest on this episode! All the way from Canada, it was amazing to connect with Alex and hear all about her journey with pregnancy and how she came to start Nurtured Luna. Alex is a certified vaginal steam facilitator with a focus on herbalism. She has a passion… Continue reading TNN 81: Nurtured Luna

WWR 142: Precocious Puberty

Have you noticed that kids these days are growing up too fast? Young girls look 5 years older than their chronological age and they may be menstruating well before they reach the teenage years! Precocious puberty, or reaching puberty too early, is becoming far too common and there are very clear lifestyle changes that lead… Continue reading WWR 142: Precocious Puberty

WWR 129: Irregular Bleeding

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) or Metrorrhagia is a big clinical conundrum and affects 25% of women but also accounts for half of all hysterectomies performed. This episode is nerdy (you’ve been warned) but necessary as so many women have mid-cycle spotting, heavy bleeding, long or irregular periods or constant bleeding! Tune in to find out… Continue reading WWR 129: Irregular Bleeding

TNN 51: All About Menstruation

This episode is sponsored by Remedy Kombucha. Menstruation – What is normal, what’s not, what you can take herbs for, what needs more investigation and everything in between! Mel talks about what a normal cycle is, PCOS – symptoms and natural treatment, Endometriosis – symptoms and natural treatment, dysmennorhea and how the herb of the… Continue reading TNN 51: All About Menstruation

WWR 93: Post Ovulation Depression

Post ovulation depression is like PMS on steroids! Do you suffer from horrendous mood changes as soon as you ovulate? Like a black cloud that follows you around for two weeks but suddenly lifts as soon as your period starts again? Far too many women experience severe mood changes, as well as awful physical symptoms… Continue reading WWR 93: Post Ovulation Depression