Ever feel like you can’t relax? Those times when your body feels tense, thoughts don’t flow and casual conversation just rubs you the wrong way? Anxiety in NZ is a growing issue that affects over 20% of adults with the statistics showing women fair worse, representing over 14% of the total Anxiety disorder diagnoses in […]
“My kids could wind me up so badly. I would feel like my blood was boiling”. It might sound like mother of two Natalya Purchase has problem kids. She doesn’t. In fact, while her two young daughters can be cheeky sometimes they’re like most other kiwi kids – demanding yet adorable. The problem wasn’t them. […]
Our bodies often send signals too obvious to ignore. Sore throat and sneezing? Must be coming down with a cold. Developed a rash? Probably an allergy. Sometimes though, the signals are subtle especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. That’s the case with hormones. It’s not just the emotional effects you have to […]
You’re smart, confident, a real high achiever who’s worked hard to get where you are in your career. But you’re not entirely happy about how you’re doing it. In fact, you’ve noticed how grumpy you get at co-workers, you have difficulty concentrating, get stressed and can’t remember key tasks. What’s going on? It could be hormones and for […]
“I’m naturally a vibrant person but I was getting irritable and angry. Almost anti-social. I would drop kids off at school and not even want to walk them in”. Chantal Kerlin, 37, Auckland mum of three was clearly not happy and the future wasn’t looking bright. ‘‘It was like this horrible fog was over me […]
Life can be irritating at times. A parking ticket, someone not pulling their weight at work, a house full of screaming kids – there’s no limit to blood boiling moments. But while it’s easy to play the blame game and no doubt a child rubbing jam across the curtains deserves a solid reprimand, have you […]
You have probably heard someone mention Oestrogen Dominance, or talk about excessive Oestrogen. But what exactly does it mean, and what are the consequences of such a hormone imbalance? To understand Oestrogen dominance it is first necessary to understand a little about the hormones Oestrogen and Progesterone, and the role that they play within our […]
Weight gain Obviously hormonal imbalance isn’t necessarily the only reason for weight gain. Many other factors such as bad diet and lack of exercise can also lead to weight gain. However, you may find it exceptionally difficult to lose weight if your hormone levels are whack as the body is unable to function correctly to burn […]
The modern woman leads a busy life juggling work, parenting and trying to maintain a happy home. It’s not uncommon for women to feel overwhelmed as they struggle to balance life’s demands, often feeling emotional, moody desperate and overwhelmed. This can translate into feelings of hopelessness, frustration and sadness. Oestrogen Dominance, arising from a woman’s […]
Just what are hormones, and how do they effect us so much? Here is a quick low down on Oestrogen and Progesterone, two very important hormones! Oestrogen and progesterone Naturally Produced by: Ovaries Unnatural Sources: The Pill, Synthetics in food and drinks (BPA), Prolonged Stress These two are big in the game when it comes […]