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I wrote my Managing PCOS for Dummies (Wiley) a few years ago and now and then I look at the latest research papers to see if anything else been published on the subject. A few new...

Our 'Therapist spotlight' series shines a light on our members. This month we're chatting to functional medicine practitioner, yoga teacher and specialist women's health and...

Around 70% of western women will experience vaginal thrush or candidiasis at some point in their lives, with 40-50% having a further one to two episodes, and 6% suffering...

C-section births are on the rise and good nutritional status is vital post-birth, yet it is often an area that is completely overlooked. Here are some simple tips and reminders of...

Abdominal pain can often be associated with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and this can worsen as women's bodies change through the peri-menopause through to the menopause. For...

What is menopause? The word menopause comes from the Greek men (month) and pausis (cessation). Menopause was a term coined by French physician Charles Pierre Louis de Gardenne in...

Menopause. There are many, many articles written about menopause and how you can manage symptoms. Perhaps not so many articles are written about how you should care for your skin...

Menopause is a hot topic these last few months, and I am delighted to hear it getting the attention it deserves. The menopause is a natural stage of life that all women will go...

What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is possibly the most common hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age. It is thought to affect between 6-10% of this age group...

Optimising your nutrition both before and during pregnancy will not only give your baby the best start in life but research suggests a healthy pregnancy diet also has long lasting...