by Ema Taylor | Feb 15, 2019 | Women's Health
There are a number of unwanted side effects that occur from the oral contraceptive pill, one of the most distressing being hair loss. Hair loss causes psychological, emotional and social distress and is therefore a very serious condition....
by Ema Taylor | Jun 5, 2018 | Women's Health
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness that is caused by an infection from certain types of bacteria, including staphylococcus aureus. Menstruating women are at a higher risk of getting TSS, as naturally occurring vaginal...
by Ema Taylor | Feb 15, 2017 | Women's Health
Have you heard of the menstrual cup? They have been around since 1935 but only in recent years have they become a more popular alternative to tampons and pads for menstrual care. The cups are made of medical grade silicon and are inserted into the vagina as you would...
by The Body Bible | Oct 4, 2016 | Naturopathic, Nutritional Medicine, Women's Health
For many people low carbohydrate diets are the go to program for weight loss and it was only last week that I had a discussion with a PT on the topic. He recommended all of his female clients try a low carbohydrate, high protein diet along side training to assist in...
by The Body Bible | Apr 25, 2016 | Women's Health
It is incredibly admirable to openly talk about a tough time in your life and do so selflessly in order to help others. I was lucky enough to meet one of these inspiring women who shared with me her eating disorder battle and the ongoing affects it has had on her...
