Part 2: Heart health & blood sugar in menopause (what changes, what helps) If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and noticing weight shifting to the middle, cholesterol creeping up, or blood sugar becoming less stable, youre not imagining it.Hormonal changes during the menopausal transition can influence lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), insulin sensitivity, visceral fat, and […]
PART 1: WHY MENOPAUSE CHANGES METABOLISM & WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT Menopause is a real physiological transition that can change how your body uses energy, how hungry you feel, and where you store fat.We see many women in their 40s, 50s and beyond who feel like their body has suddenly started playing by different […]
This blog summarises a case report I wrote to explore what may have contributed to a successful pregnancy, review clinical decision‑making, and outline practical considerations for integrating biomedicine and Chinese medicine in fertility care. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition and a frequent presentation in fertility clinics. In Australia, PCOS is estimated […]
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When we talk about the “folate trap” in fertility and pregnancy, the key idea is that it’s not only about taking nutrients, it’s about whether your body can absorb, convert, and use them effectively. This matters even more in preconception and early pregnancy, when the body is doing a lot of building: healthy blood cells, […]
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Emotional safety and quality relationships help us feel cared for and nurtured, and a strong foundation is just as important in motherhood as it is anywhere else. Especially as birth marks the entry into family life. By the time our first daughter, Finae, arrived, we had cycled through four doctors and two midwives. Each decision […]
