For the average woman, menopause can be a major life transition that comes with its own share of physical, emotional and psychological challenges. Most women find it quite a struggle to deal with fluctuating hormones and everything that comes with it – irregular periods, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, migraines, breast tenderness, itchy skin and weight […]
Every month after menstruation the body begins to rebuild oestrogen levels in the form of oestradiol (the active form of oestrogen). Some oestradiol is converted to a weaker oestrogen called oestrone. Oestradiol and oestrone are then secreted into the bloodstream and travel to oestrogen sensitive cells to stimulate cell growth. Peak oestrogen levels are found […]
Progesterone is one of two main hormones that allow the female glandular system to function properly. The opposing hormone of Progesterone is Oestrogen. Both hormones are manufactured in the ovaries (and smaller amounts in the adrenals) of menstruating women. These two hormones are antagonistic to each other, yet work as a team to create hormonal […]
Some people have mental health concerns from time to time. But a mental health concern becomes a mental illness when ongoing signs and symptoms cause frequent stress and affect your ability to function. Deeper and more serious mental health challenges that many people face are depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviours. How […]