More than 70% of menstrual migraines sufferers in Australia are women. And more than half of them get severe, debilitating headaches before or during their periods. This is often caused by estrogen levels dropping sharply at that point in a woman’s menstrual cycle. (1) These hormone-triggered migraines can have a profoundly negative effect on…

Quinolone antibiotics were first developed in the 1960s to work against a broad range of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, like most medications, there are a host of unwanted side effects and for a small amount of the population, fluroquinolone toxicity can have devastating effects. These may include symptoms of extreme fatigue, tendon rupture, joint and muscle…

Low progesterone can cause different symptoms for both premenopausal and post-menopausal women. The good news is that there are plenty of natural ways to increase natural progesterone.  For some women, using natural therapies alone will help them eliminate unwanted symptoms and increase progesterone. Other women may need additional support, choosing to use a progesterone cream…

Natural Menopause Treatment is achievable through Functional Medicine, allow the boost to adapt throughout life’s changes and rebalance with ease, reversing Menopause symptoms.  Menopause is recognized as an important reproductive health issue for women and a significant stage within a woman’s life cycle. By the year 2030, the global population will include approximately 1.2 billion…

Vaginal Infections – Cause, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Vaginal infections account for nearly 90% of vaginitis in women of reproductive age. Untreated vaginal infections may ascend into the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries and lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and/or infertility. Causes of Vaginal Infections Vaginitis: mainly caused by vaginal infection or overgrowth of normal…

PMS – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment  Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterised by a number of somatic and psychological symptoms that occur during the week before menses begins and end within a few days of the onset of bleeding. It affects approximately 75% of menstruating women to some degree.  Women can suffer PMS to varying…

Uterine Fibroids – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment Uterine fibroids are estrogen-responsive benign fibrous tumours in the uterine muscle. They may be single or multiple and the size may vary from microscopic to grapefruit-sized or bigger.   Approximately 5% of women in Australia will be diagnosed with the condition during their child bearing years. Uterine…

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…