According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there are approximately 250,000 births in Australia each year. The average number of births per female has been declining since 1961, and is now only 1.76 births per woman. In addition women are choosing to have children at an older age...
New research suggests women who take a daily multivitamin may be at a reduced risk of heart disease. By Michelle Guillemard. New research suggests women who take a daily multivitamin may be at a reduced risk of heart disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, observed that...
Sleep is greatly affected during pregnancy. People may say it’s “nature’s way” to help as you prepare for broken nights when your little cherub arrives. Naturopath Stephanie Hamilton explains why sleep is disrupted in pregnancy and offers some suggestions for getting more rest. Up to 75% of pregnant women experience...
Naturopath Stephanie Hamilton offers some helpful suggestions to help you stay calm and relaxed during pregnancy. Pregnancy might not always be blissful, relaxing and dreamy. Most often the stresses of life don’t just disappear once we discover we are pregnant. In some women the stress actually increases as they juggle...
What exactly is healthy weight gain in pregnancy, and how do you keep your weight within these healthy ranges? Naturopath Stephanie Hamiltonexplains. Gaining weight during a healthy pregnancy is inevitable. In fact, your baby’s growth and health depends on it. Being overweight or underweight during pregnancy can have many risks,...
Naturopath Stephanie Hamilton discusses how to safely lose the post-birth baby fat and looks at the importance of maintaining a healthy weight during this time. Losing the extra weight you gained during pregnancy depends on many factors, such as activity levels. Also, how much weight you gained during pregnancy, whether...
If you suffer from vaginal irritation, consider how your lifestyle may be tipping that balance over the edge. Naturopath Jennifer McLennan explains. All women have a vaginal discharge which varies depending on the phase of her menstrual cycle. However, a normal vaginal discharge shouldn’t cause any irritation. Two of the...
Could portion distortion be stopping you from losing weight? Online weight-loss coach Andrew Cate looks at the upward trend in super-sized meals in homes and restaurants everywhere. How serious is portion distortion? Portion size is a major issue for weight control, because the bigger the meal, the more kilojoules you consume....
The latest research indicates deep, enduring relationships are central to contentment. How to be happy? It’s a topic that draws enough interest to fill bookshelves stacked to the clouds. Earlier this year, Sydney Morning Herald columnist Ross Gittins waded through the sea of happiness literature only to emerge with the...
Fatigue is often due to insufficient sleep, poor dietary habits, stress, or worry. Less commonly, it may be due to an underlying health problem. Symptoms Tiredness or sleepiness that is not relieved by rest Daily activities feel difficult or unduly tiring Low physical or psychological energy Decreased ability to perform physically....
