NBL Blog

Sharing my views on Health and Wellness.

The Estrobolome; How the gut influences your hormones Apr 03, 2021

Pretty much everyone has heard of the microbiome by now. But im wondering how many have heard of the Estrobolome?!

Today I want to take a moment to explain why your gut health is inherently linked...

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Androgen blockers: Stinging Nettle and Spearmint! Sep 09, 2020

In this short video I chat about the benefits of adding the humble Stinging Nettle and Spearmint into your daily routine!

They both contain actives which help to block the aromatisation of...

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How chemicals can impact your hormones; Xenoestrogens Aug 12, 2020

One of the most frequently asked questions in clinic, is about SOY and its effects on the hormones, in particular estrogen. The "SOY debate" is a very well-published one, and it frequently divides...

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Using oral Contraceptives to help curb teenage acne: Bad idea! Aug 12, 2020

Hi everyone..

Today I wanted to write about something I am seeing more and more frequently in the clinic- The long term outcome of young girls and women being put onto the Oral Contraceptive Pill...

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When treating hormonal imbalances, treating the hormones isnt the answer.. Aug 12, 2020

As a Naturopath I spend around a third of my clinic hours working with Hormonal Imbalances of some description- Endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, Menopausal Complaints, Low Testosterone etc..

It seems that...

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An intricate link; The Thyroid and the Liver Aug 12, 2020

Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism can cause a host of problems all over the body, but one place in particular where we can see it’s influence is on the liver and gall bladder.

The...

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Perfect thyroid results? Perhaps not... Aug 06, 2020

An underactive thyroid can reap havoc on many functions in the body. Symptoms can include fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion, constipation, low body temperature (feeling cold all of the time),...

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