FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SUPPORT FOR PREGNANCY Pregnancy is a wonderful period with much to celebrate with the expecting arrival of a child.  Preparation and care should be taken prior to conception and during pregnancy to ensure the mother’s body is in good condition, well-nourished and able to provide the necessary nutrients throughout the duration of gestation. …

Natural Treatment of PCOS  – Perth & Australia wide PCOS is an increasingly common hormone condition that causes ovarian cysts to form on a woman’s ovaries.   It is caused by an imbalance of female hormones. At our Perth clinic we specialise in the treatment of PCOS and treat the underlying causes of PCOS. It affects…

Menopause – Symptoms and Natural Treatment Menopause is a normal event marked by the cessation of menstruation for 1 year.  It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.  The transition time leading up to complete termination of menses is called peri-menopause which is characterised by hormonal fluctuation and menstrual changes.  Peri-menopause may last…

Natural Treatment of Infertility Female infertility is defined as the inability to conceive or maintain a pregnancy after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. Many of of Perth clinic patients fall pregnant after addressing underlying causes of infertility such as MTHFR, methylation, gut health and hormone imbalance. Natural infertility treatment is an excellent option to try…

Endometriosis – Signs, Symptoms & Natural Treatment  Endometriosis occurs when endometrial growths develop outside the uterine cavity. Functioning ectopic endometrial glands and stroma typically occur on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer wall of uterus, bowel, rectum, ureters or bladder.  In Perth and Australia wide, Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of menstrual irregularity for…

Amenorrhea – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment Amenorrhea is the absence of menses, no menstruation cycle that produces blood flow.  It may be a primary or secondary condition. Primary amenorrhea occurs when a girl aged 17 years or older has failed to start menstruating with or without other normal changes of puberty. Secondary amenorrhea occurs…

Male Infertility – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Infertility in a male is defined as the inability to conceive after a year or more of regular sexual activity during the time of ovulation.  Male infertility accounts for 30% of infertility and is a contributing factor in another 20-30% of cases. Men should undergo semen analysis (count,…

Erectile Dysfunction – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection adequate for normal sexual intercourse. It may affect men of any age, but is typically seen in older male due to vascular and hormonal dysfunction, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and androgen…

Enlarged Prostate – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Enlarged Prostate or Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that gradually narrows the urethra. The clamping effect can obstruct the flow of urine, leaving the patient vulnerable to infections, bladder stones and kidney damage. BPH affects 50-60% of men over 50, and 75%…

Low Testosterone – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Low Testosterone or Andropause, also known as “male menopause”, refers to symptoms relating to low testosterone or the the decline in testosterone production in the ageing male. Unlike female menopause, testosterone declines gradually over many years rather than the more abrupt decline in estrogen experienced by females at…