by Performance In Health | Aug 31, 2023 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Fertility & Postnatal, Health Reads, Womens Health & Hormones
As a Sydney naturopath, meeting women in my wellbeing clinic to support regular menstrual cycles, balanced female hormones, weight issues, hair growth known as hirsutism on the face and all parts of the body and acne that just won’t go away is a weekly occurrence....
by Performance In Health | Apr 12, 2022 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Health Reads, Heart Health, Womens Health & Hormones
The dreaded ‘M’ word. Whilst our attitude to ageing is slowly changing, menopause remains a taboo topic, and for many it is still seen as the dreaded beginning of the decline into old age and even the end of productive life. However, with the average age of menopause...
by Performance In Health | Mar 29, 2022 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Food as Medicine, Health Reads, Heart Health
I want to start this blog by stating that both genetic factors and environmental (diet & lifestyle) factors are involved in heart health. As a naturopath, when working with clients a main aim is always based on preventative health strategies in addition to...
by Performance In Health | Jan 27, 2022 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Fertility & Postnatal, Health Reads, Womens Health & Hormones
Maybe you’ve struggled with falling pregnant, or perhaps that extra weight simply won’t shift. Maybe your periods are few and far between and when they do come, they’re heavy and last for a week or more. Whatever the case may be, a diagnosis of PCOS can feel...
by Performance In Health | Aug 24, 2021 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Food as Medicine, Health Reads, Heart Health
Introduction You may have heard the term “insulin resistance” before, particularly when it comes to reducing risk factors for common health conditions. But what exactly is insulin resistance, and how does it really affect your health? In this week’s blog post, we will...
by Tanya Edwards | Nov 16, 2020 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Food as Medicine, Health Reads, Heart Health
World Diabetes Day is now held on a yearly basis on the 14 November. This reflects the importance of educating people about this condition. With scientific estimates suggesting that one in three of us are either pre-diabetic or diabetic, it is true to say that it has...