If you look around in the media, you might notice that articles on menopause have exploded recently. It’s not like menopause is a new thing, and if you were to really think about how many women are suffering, it’s almost as though menopause could be an illness given the many and varied symptoms it seems to bring about. But is it really menopause causing all of these issues? Or are we blaming something which just happens to be removing a layer of protection that previously allowed us to “get away with” more potentially damaging behaviours in our past … [Read more...] about The joys of menopause and why progesterone is so important
Acne suffering relief secrets: Homeopathy, Diet and Supplements
Most people develop mild acne, it affects 80% of teenagers but for some it can continue into adulthood. Acne that develops after teenage years is referred to as ‘adult acne’. Unfortunately, acne can cause many emotional issues and for teenagers can affect their confidence and interaction with others. Hormonal changes during puberty leads to increased estrogen in girls and androgens (including testosterone) in both boys and girls, which increases oil production in the skin. Acne is also worsened by stress, as this increase’s perspiration and oil … [Read more...] about Acne suffering relief secrets: Homeopathy, Diet and Supplements
Is it really perimenopause or is it your thyroid and Hashimoto?
The silent epidemic of Hashimoto Thyroiditis Symptoms of perimenopause Most women I know have had issues going through perimenopause, but there are a smug few who don’t get any symptoms. They’re the ones who sail through their journey with relative ease, don’t even put on a kilo, and don’t even raise a sweat. That wasn’t me. You might be thinking, but Penny is a natural therapist, so surely, she has all the answers to be able to sort herself out. I may have learned a thing or two, but health is super complex and very individualised and it’s a bit of a journey … [Read more...] about Is it really perimenopause or is it your thyroid and Hashimoto?
Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!
Alzheimer’s and memory loss: treatments which may help We can all suffer from poor memory as we age, and there are other factors such as stress, depression, and certain diets which can affect our memory. But did you know that alzheimers is not a normal part of aging? A diet of healthy food, getting enough daily activity and exercise, keeping appropriate weight, and control of high blood pressure — these things lower the risk of chronic diseases and generally help our sense of well-being. Scientists are very interested in the possibility that a healthy … [Read more...] about Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!
Immune Boosting Bushwalking in Australia, Forest Therapy
Six hours of bushwalking has a powerful immune boosting effect according to Japanese research. They actually found that communing with nature, increased cancer fighting natural killer cells. They also found that bushwalking is a natural stress reliever, helping alleviate depression and anxiety as well as decreasing blood pressure. The leading researcher, Yoshifumi Miyazaki, found that the stress hormone cortisol was 13.4% lower in those who gazed on forest scenery for 20 minutes than in people who stayed in the city. Maybe the scenery on the computer screen … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Bushwalking in Australia, Forest Therapy
Lightening the load – understand your fatigue and stress factors
Are you in overload? It seems we are all in overload - with stresses that deplete us or inflame us in some way. Tiredness, fatigue, and lethargy, emotional reactivity, body aches and pains, skin eruptions, gut issues, are just some of the effects of stress and signs that we are in pure toxic overload. What causes stress and types of stress There are countless causes of stress. Taking into account their origins, these are some of the different types: Environmental stress - air pollutants, pollens, fossil fuels, dust, mould, animal danders Food and drink … [Read more...] about Lightening the load – understand your fatigue and stress factors
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis and Homeopathy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis can often be the cause of infertility, however, both issues can also cause pain, hormonal imbalance, and interfere with menstruation. Homeopathy can help with both issues, and often resolves the problem. Once remedies have been chosen, it can take a while before the situation has been cleared, so patience is required and regular feedback to the homeopath will ensure the correct choice of remedies. PCOS complications The hypothalamus and central nervous system are connected to the pituitary system, and the … [Read more...] about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis and Homeopathy
Vitamin D – “The Sunshine Vitamin”
Vitamin D is both a fat-soluble vitamin we eat and a hormone our bodies make. Because it is a prohormone it influences your entire body. Receptors that respond to Vitamin D have been found in almost every type of human cell, from your brain to your bones. Functions helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus which are critical for bone strength, healthy growth and building of bones and teeth supports normal immune system function and improved resistance to certain diseases can reduce cancer cell growth especially in breast and … [Read more...] about Vitamin D – “The Sunshine Vitamin”
Hair loss and Homeopathic support
Whether it is Alopecia or Tinea Capitis, hair fall is characterised by excessive hair loss from the scalp. The condition is mainly experienced by young people affecting them medically and psychologically. In a natural hair growth cycle, lost hair is replaced by new hair. However, people suffering from continual hair loss can have temporary or permanent hair loss. These conditions develop over time, with considerable hair loss per day. Women experience hair thinning due to ageing, but some women experience hair loss soon after puberty with the hormonal … [Read more...] about Hair loss and Homeopathic support
Rhus tox and a homeopath’s breathless and painful journey through COVID
What does any self-respecting homeopath do when confronted by a positive COVID test? Well, maybe not everyone would do the same as me, but I wrote a bit of a diary and a few notes as I went along in my journey through coronavirus. Upset stomach, severe aches, and feeling breathless. Trying remedies such a Rhus Tox, Gelsenium, Hypericum, and Bryonia. Day 1 How it started My daughter has just rung and told me she’s tested positive (we’d hung out together a couple of days earlier). By the end of her visit, she had been starting to show signs of a fever and … [Read more...] about Rhus tox and a homeopath’s breathless and painful journey through COVID