Menopause and Perimenopause are normal, physiological stages of female health. Today I want to talk about what is abnormal so I will revisit some definitions. Menopause is a retrospective diagnosis. This means that we can only say that a woman is menopausal if it has been 12 months since her […]
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An overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies indicate that it impacts between 17-19 per cent of women, with factors such as childbirth, menopause, and hormonal changes contributing to its higher prevalence in women. Symptoms of OAB include a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate […]
Day T-minus one. As afternoon turned to evening, I recall a sense of dread filling my chest while heaviness descended to my stomach. This fear and uncertainty that began months ago was familiar; the feelings expected, albeit intensified, as my mind created images of you being sent off to battle. […]
Peter Levine, author of ‘Waking the Tiger’ and a renowned trauma expert, states that “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” This rings true for […]
Medical Herbalist Geri McGann and Nutritional Therapist Gwen Bastian-Enright look at how herbal medicine and nutritional therapy (both individually and combined) can help with painful periods (dysmenorrhea), specifically primary dysmenorrhea – period pain and cramping with no apparent cause medically. Herbal medicine and nutritional therapy provide the opportunity for individuals […]
What does it take to be happy? In this world where we have never had more comfort and ease, the rates of anxiety climb year on year. As I sit here contemplating the many factors that contribute to this, the sun is beaming in through the open door and birdsong […]