A woman’s primary health concern that’s different from men is menstrual period and related issues. A menstrual cycle lasts around 28 days, but it can vary from 24 days to 35 days, depending on the individual. Bleeding usually lasts around 5 days, but this too can vary, from 2 to 7 days. When menstruation first […]
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Powerful Women, Powerful Health
Women are unique, special and of course different. That’s why at Health Space we have a whole month to celebrate the wonder of being a woman! Besides the obvious difference, there are physiological and neurological reasons that explain why men and women are different physically, biochemically and emotionally. Physically women are built for carrying and […]
6 Signs Your Hormones May Be Out of Balance
PMS, poor sleep, weight gain, heavy periods, irregular menstrual cycles…. the list goes on. Health Space Rozelle’s resident Naturopath Jade Bertolasi talks hormones, how to identify common imbalances and what you can do to restore equilibrium to your endocrine system. Let’s face it: women’s hormones are complicated. Sex hormone levels fluctuate naturally with our menstrual cycle, and […]
Interview with Nikki from The Fitting Room
Can you tell us a little bit about The Fitting Room? The Fitting Room is a boutique women’s fitness studio delivering comprehensive, body changing workouts with a large variety of classes to help clients of all ages and fitness levels burn more calories, experience lean muscle growth, break through fitness plateaus, and achieve their personal […]
Interview with Acupuncturist Melissa
I chat to Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist Melissa Chivers all about Acupuncture and why she decided to study this ancient practice. What made you decide to study Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture? I was never exposed to this type of treatment growing up, a friend recommended it and I fell in love with it instantly. I […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine for all stages of women’s health
Traditional Chinese Medicine for all stages of women’s health Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for thousands of years to support women with their health, from puberty to pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Chinese Medicine as an ancient practice The earliest records of medical texts on gynaecology date right back to 1500-1000 BC. One […]
