Articles to
inspire & educate
Insight into surgical menopause
Surgical menopause occurs when both ovaries are removed before the natural age of menopause (around 51 years). This surgery is called a bilateral oophorectomy and may be performed to treat conditions such as endometriosis or persistent pelvic pain, to manage certain gynaecological cancers or to reduce cancer risk in women who carry genetic mutations like the BRCA gene or Lynch Syndrome.
Understanding Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency or POI occurs when the ovaries slow down or stop producing hormones before the age of 40. It affects around 1 in 100 women and can happen naturally or as a result of medical treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery involving the ovaries.
Perimenopause: the end or a new beginning?
Is perimenopause the beginning of the end, or the start of something new? The answer depends on perspective and how you’re feeling during this transition.
Benefits of probiotics while taking antibiotics
Antibiotics are powerful medications that help treat bacterial infections by killing or inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
The rise of Ozempic and Wegovy and their role in weight loss
In recent years, Ozempic has gained significant attention as a treatment for both type 2 diabetes and weight loss.
Understanding the thyroid: function, imbalances and natural support
What is the thyroid and how does it work?
Nature’s spark plug: coenzyme Q10 and ubiquinol
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in every cell of the body, essential for energy production and overall cellular health.
Cholesterol and statins: understanding their role in heart health
Cholesterol is a vital lipid that supports various bodily functions, such as hormone production, vitamin D synthesis, and the formation of bile acids, which aid in fat digestion.
‘B’ energised with B vitamins
While you often see numerous B complex formulas in the market, each B vitamin provides a unique function in the body, ranging from energy production to supporting brain function, red blood cell formation, and metabolism.