Tag: periods

WWR 178: Normal Bleeds (and what it means!)

What makes a period normal? How much blood loss is normal and for how long? Is there such thing as too little or short bleeds? Are clots, spotting or brown blood also normal? For a deep dive into what makes for a healthy bleed tune into this episode of Wellness Women Radio as Dr Andrea… Continue reading WWR 178: Normal Bleeds (and what it means!)

WWR 176: How to Fix Your Short Cycle *without the pill!

Do you have a short cycle? Have you been told you have a luteal phase deficiency? This episode of Wellness Women Radio is a ‘how-to guide’ of how to fix your short cycle without the pill or hormonal contraceptives! Short cycles, less than 26 days (in our opinion) can be due hormonal imbalances, abnormal uterine… Continue reading WWR 176: How to Fix Your Short Cycle *without the pill!

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

WWR 145: Metformin

Have you heard of Metformin? It’s the drug that a lot of women with PCOS are being prescribed but it’s actually used to treat diabetes. Metformin has been used off label for years to treat insulin resistance and there are a lot of whisperings that it may be an anti-aging miracle drug! On this episode… Continue reading WWR 145: Metformin

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

PAP 39: Amanda Howe – Breaking the taboo around periods, hormones and female health

Menses.  Me monthlies. The curse.  Being ‘on’!  All of those negative connotations will be obliterated in today’s episode – in fact, I thought I was quite down with it and rad when it comes to menstruation but seems I am not – which was a nice aha for me! If you are a women you… Continue reading PAP 39: Amanda Howe – Breaking the taboo around periods, hormones and female health

GVP 8: The 9 Power Herbs For Menstrual Health, Anxiety, Restlessness, Gut Health, Immunity, Moods, Heart Health & More

Hello and welcome to the Go Vita Podcast – the show dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest wellness advice so that you can enjoy the health and vitality that you deserve. And today we’re talking all about herbs … and more importantly … what herbs can help us when we need it most… Continue reading GVP 8: The 9 Power Herbs For Menstrual Health, Anxiety, Restlessness, Gut Health, Immunity, Moods, Heart Health & More

TWG 74: Understanding Woman’s Hygiene with TOM’s Organics founder Aimee Marks

The Wellness Guys spend half an hour talking about women’s issues. This week The Wellness Guys venture into the sometimes uncomfortable area of feminine hygiene with Aimee Marks from TOM organics. The guys admit that this is not an area they have given a lot of thought to previously but as soon as the interview… Continue reading TWG 74: Understanding Woman’s Hygiene with TOM’s Organics founder Aimee Marks