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We are really lucky in Australia to have such a great public health care system. Blood testing is one of the most valuable tools in understanding health. They’re great to provide a baseline, diagnose medical conditions, provide guidance for treatment and track progress of treatment.  However, it does still have it’s flaws when it comes [&hellip

The DUTCH or dried urine test for comprehensive hormones has been around for years. It involves testing dried urine from various samples during a day in your mid luteal phase. This test measures levels of sex hormone (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), their metabolites, adrenal hormones (cortisol, cortisone, DHEA), melatonin and other markers of detoxifica

Breakfast may not be everyone’s favourite, but it is mine, and it should be yours too! The first meal of the day (aka breakfast) plays a vital role in boosting fertility and supporting hormone health. What you eat in the morning can set the tone for your day, help regulate your metabolism, and even impact […]

At the end of July, I attended a two day workshop presented by an Austrian Medical Doctor and Chinese Medicine Practitioner who specialises and treats only male infertility, Dr Olivia Pojer.  She was one of the best presenters I have had the privelege to learn from. Her passion and her drive to improve the world’s […]

In Chinese medicine, the thyroid doesn’t exist. Well not as an organ, more as a series of functions. Very important functions. Especially for fertility (and infertility), pregnancy, post partum and ongoing hormone regulation. This can, however make treating the thyroid a little tricky. It often means treating symptoms as they pop up, instead of holistical