Progesterone is one of the two primary hormones that drive female fertility. We make progesterone once ovulation has taken place in our menstrual cycle and if there’s no pregnancy, it naturally declines until our period arrives. What are the signs that you might be low in progesterone? In the lead up to your period, do […]
The signs and symptoms happening on the surface of our skin can give us important clues to potential health issues happening in our internal biology – we just have to listen. Insulin resistance is one example where our skin might be trying to send us warning signals to pay attention to before the development of […]
Our body, being the spectacular piece of machinery it is, has a multitude of cleverly layered defence systems to protect us and continually bring us back to a healthy set point; a process known as homeostasis. One of these systems is keeping oxidative stress in check by pairing free radicals with antioxidants. What is oxidative stress? Oxidative […]
When the warmer months fall behind us, it’s a great time to be proactive and start thinking about implementing strategies to influence our winter wellbeing. A little effort early on, can really pay off later. A well-nourished, well-rested body that moves regularly and laughs often is the most formidable health insurance policy. Treating our body […]
It turns out when our parents told us to ‘eat our broccoli’ they were doing us a huge favour for our long-term health and wellbeing! This humble, mini-tree-like vegetable is a powerhouse of phytonutrients. A member of the cruciferous vegetable family, broccoli contains a broad range of vitamins and minerals, and is also rapidly making […]
Vitamin C is utilised in the body for so many different and important functions. Unfortunately, due to an insufficient intake of fresh vegetables and fruits, many people worldwide don’t consume enough vitamin C. Let’s take a look at some of the critical roles vitamin C plays in the body. Adrenal function Our adrenal glands need […]
When was the last time you felt truly rested? Getting good quality sleep is one of the foundations for great health. With excellent health and adequate rest, our bodies are better able to regulate our appetite, fight off infections and approach our daily stresses with greater resilience, kindness and compassion. It is impossible to do […]
Perimenopause, menopause and post menopause are big life occurrences, and they can be somewhat confusing because of the language we’re commonly taught to use—that is, that each of these stages are collectively referred to as “menopause”, when that is actually not correct. Perimenopause Perimenopause is the transition a woman experiences as she heads towards menopause—and […]
If you had to describe how you experience your cycle, would you say… It’s as though something else takes over my body (and mind). Giving me snappy rollercoaster-like moods (oh my goodness, am I irritable) and jeans that have become tight even though I haven’t changed my food, not to mention headachey, in the […]
During the cooler months, strengthening the immune system becomes a focus for many people. But our immune system does more than just helping our body to ward off common colds and the flu – it also helps our body to react to foreign substances and forms part of our anti-cancer response. Whether you feel as […]
Dr Libby Weaver (PhD) is one of Australasia’s leading nutritional biochemists.
