Trendy Toxins? The Shein Hormone Connection
Founded in Nanjing China in 2008, Shein is a global online fast fashion retailer that in recent years has become the most googled fashion brand, overtaking industry giants like Zara, Nike and Adidas in 113 countries. Notoriously sketchy on its history and details, Shein is estimated to have 10,000 employees worldwide, working with hundreds of […]
Is Dairy Bad For Your Hormones?
Dairy products like milk, cheese and yoghurt have received a particularly bad reputation in recent years for being bad for both our general health and our hormones. As a result, the rise of dairy-free alternatives has caused plant milks to now take up an unprecidented 10% of the global milk market, and these numbers are […]
The Difference Between Adenomyosis and Endometriosis
Whilst many people have heard of or been diagnosed with endometriosis, it’s lesser known ‘twin’ adenomyosis (pronounced ah-duh-no-mai-oh-sus) remains a mystery to most. So what is adenomyosis, and how does it differ from its sister condition? Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition that causes endometrial tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the one that […]
The Complete Guide to Cycle Syncing
Cycle syncing has been a buzz word in the wellness community for years now, but what exactly does it mean and how is it done? Cycle syncing means adapting your schedule, lifestyle and activities to correspond with the stages of your menstrual cycle. This might mean changing your diet, exercise routine, work schedule and sex […]
The 4 Types of PCOS Explained
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a condition that affects 7-10% of women of childbearing age, making it an extremely common yet debilitating condition. But did you know that there are four different variations of the condition, and that you can have more than one at the same time? Here is a breakdown of the different types […]
The Weird PCOS Symptoms That No One Talks About
So, everyone knows about the most common PCOS symptoms, right? A simple google search will bring you back to the old classics again and again on every website; irregular periods, weight gain, abnormal hair growth and acne. Whilst it can be powerful to understand the symptoms that pop up regularly, PCOS is a complex condition […]
What Causes PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where the ovaries produce an unusual amount of male sex hormones called androgens. Though the female body does naturally produce a small amount of androgens (of which testosterone is the most well known), those with PCOS have more than normal. This can cause the ovaries to become enlarged […]
The Top 5 Diet Rules for Endometriosis
Diet advice for those with chronic illnesses can be extremely overwhelming. Having endometriosis, or any type of hormonal condition, can sometimes feel like having to give up all the foods you like, one after the other, for the rest of your life. I’m a big believer that a little bit of anything isn’t going to […]
What Causes Endometriosis?
Researchers believe that endometriosis affects 10-15% of women globally and this number is on the rise each year. But what causes the disease, ranked as one of the 20 most painful health conditions in the world? Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition causing tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside of the […]
What’s Wrong with Wheat?
A few years ago, a famously gluten-intolerant friend of mine told me that she had spent a whole 2 weeks in Italy eating pizza and pasta every day with no side effects. She claimed that despite an extreme avoidance of any products containing wheat (of which gluten is the key protein) in her own country, […]