The three main issues to address in endometriosis is inflammation, immune response and hormonal imbalance. All these three affect fertility and can create a hostile environment reducing chances of ovulation, fertilisation and implantation. In this episode, I outline the best methods to track your fertility, introduce an anti-inflammatory diet plus natural products to relieve pain, support the immune system and balance hormones. Links Book a consultation Vitex and Eleuthero- hormone support and p...
May 20, 2020•35 min
On top of the tips, techniques and practices I've talked about in the previous episodes, this episode focuses on PCOS and fertility. The foods, exercises and lifestyle improvements that would benefit you if you are trying to conceive while dealing with PCOS. It not only improves you fertility but in the grand scheme of things it helps you reverse PCOS symptoms. Links to articles and products mentioned Article on understanding the connection between your Ovaries and your Thyroid Harmony Hormone s...
May 12, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Fertility friendly exercises, massages, positions and practices that will prepare your body and improve your well being holistically. 83% of couples who follow a healthy lifestyle conceive within the first 12 months of trying to conceive. So don't forget to get your partner involved as you make healthier lifestyle changes. Teamwork makes the dream work! Be sure to read this article to understand how stress can affect your fertility . Adrenal fatigue is a major contributor to hormonal imbalance a...
Apr 28, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Is there such a thing as super-foods? In this episode you will understand that it's not just WHAT you eat but also HOW and WHEN you eat that takes every day food from regular to super-food status. Mindful eating is the key to improving your health and fertility Links to products mentioned: How to stay SANE during the lockdown. Blue Iron -Liquid Iron food supplement Vitality Blend (Maca, Ashwagandha, Shatavari) Vitex - Hormone Support Dong Quai - Iron Wombman blood tonic *************************...
Apr 07, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The MASTERCLASS on tracking your own fertility at home. In this episode we look at quick and simple yet effective methods to follow your fertility. Why I love these methods is because they put the power back into your hands, letting you understand YOUR body, YOUR cycle and YOUR fertility. You'll get to understand your menstrual cycle from a fertility persepective and learn when you ovulate by using lunar cycles, cervical mucus, cervical position and Basal Body Temperature(BBT). Below are all the...
Mar 22, 2020•46 min
In the pilot episode of season 2 we are laying down the basics. What is infertility, possible causes, including a few surprising ones. Then you'll get to know the most common ART's available (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) and some of the risks associated with them as well as the importance of finding the root cause your fertility challenges which may just spare you time, huge expenses and emotional turmoil. The takeaway of this episode is that it is important to be thorough in your search ...
Mar 11, 2020•38 min
In this final episode of season one, I finish the series by talking about herbs,their actions and how they can be used for balancing hormones and conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, PCOS, PMS, heavy bleeding etc. The second half of the episode is all about lifestyle, how your emotions contribute to hormonal imbalance and poor health plus a few simple practices you can start to do to manage your emotions and mental state. A major contributor to hormonal imbalance in women is str...
Jan 08, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode its all about using food as medicine to help balance your hormones naturally. You will get to understand the importance of managing your blood sugar and how it affects your hormones plus the common foods that spike your blood sugar and maybe contributing your hormonal imbalance. Additionally you will discover the secret superfoods that aid in hormonal harmony and why you should keep your gut bacteria happy. Here's link to the broccoli superfood powder and other links I mentioned....
Dec 28, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we start to explore the natural ways in which you can start to balance your hormones naturally in 4 STEPS Detoxification Diet Herbs Lifestyle When it comes to detoxification, forget about the trends and all the fancy juices. Detoxification a natural process that your body is carrying out every single moment you're alive. The important thing is to understand how it happens and how to help support this process by creating the right environment. More importantly this episode helps ...
Dec 02, 2019•25 min
In this episode I address some FAQs relating to the content thus far before we delve in to the natural health approach to hormonal harmony. A key factor in recognising hormonal irregularities is knowing yourself and your cycle-if you have no idea...don't worry...by the end of this series you'll know exactly how to be more self aware! Here are the links to some of the products I mentioned in the episode. Feel free to contact me if you need extra help! E + R Botanicals shop https://earthandrootbot...
Nov 21, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Beauty and the Beast story of hormone altering medications. I discuss some of the synthetic medications commonly used for various forms of hormonal imbalances. I highlight some of the knock on effects of long term use, I paint the bigger picture of how hormonal imbalance can be addressed more holistically which ended up in a mini rant plus a call to action on how we can revolutionise Women's health so that another sister, mother and daughter never has to fight these same battles. If you have...
Nov 12, 2019•40 min
In this episode I introduce a very well known but often misunderstood topic; hormonal balance or imbalance. You will get to know what it is and how it happens and how you can start to balance your hormones by following a few easy steps. The next few episodes will give you more insight into the common treatments given to women with hormonal imbalances plus the risks associated with these treatment then we'll round it off with the natural therapies(diet, herbal remedies and lifestyle changes) that...
Oct 23, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this first episode I share with you a little bit about my story and the journey to Wombman Wellness. I talk about my battles with ovarian cysts, fibroids and how I got here. My story led me here, to my life's purpose which is to help the woman heal. It's a journey that many women will relate to and I hope the information shared here challenges, motivates and encourages you to start making the changes that will transform your health and help you thrive. Wombman Wellness is a pursuit of women's...
Oct 13, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
