Recent research has shed light on the dynamic changes in cortisol levels during different phases of the menstrual cycle and how this impacts the rhythm of our daily lives. Understanding these fluctuations and making conscious lifestyle changes can help us maintain hormonal harmony and enhance our overall well-being. In this article, we delve into the findings of this intriguing research and explore lifestyle tips to balance cortisol levels across the menstrual cycle.

Women's health is a complex and multifaceted subject that requires attention, care, and a holistic approach. A crucial aspect of our well-being is the intricate interplay between hormones and nutrition. Hormones, particularly women's sex hormones, play a significant role in various physiological processes, including reproductive health, emotional stability, metabolism, and bone density. Understanding how hormones influence overall health is essential, and one key factor that can impact hormonal balance is nutrition. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of women's health, hormones, and the importance of food in maintaining hormonal balance.

I’ve long been interested in the power of botanicals and their ability to profoundly impact an individual both internally and externally. My first foray into the world of natural beauty was back in the 90s when my dad would make his very own carrot seed face balms. I vividly remember having to take extra care with the amount I was applying, too little and well, you just knew you weren’t getting enough of the good stuff.

The link between gut health and skin health has now become common knowledge. With a big emphasis being placed on pre and probiotics as important elements to a healthy microbiome and in turn healthy and radiant skin. But what’s not so common is the role of postbiotics in skincare. But first, a short biology lesson…

Before we dive into what ingredients we do want in our deodorant products, let’s first take a look at what ingredient we really don’t want to be lathered on one of our body’s most sensitive areas. Aluminium in itself isn’t a bad guy. The kind we find in antiperspirant deodorants is aluminium chlorohydrate (this stops you from sweating), a common type of aluminium salt. When applied to the underarm, the aluminium salts plug the eccrine sweat pores and forms a sweat protein barrier that binds to the wall of the sweat duct, essentially blocking the pore from producing sweat.

Having run a business now for over 10 years, understanding how my mindset can impact my output is something that I love to investigate and tinker with. That being said, there are many times when I feel the emotional drain of running a business, parenting and just general life and no amount of positive thoughts or attempts at mindfulness help. Instead of turning to the normal (not-so-healthy) vices including stimulants such as caffeine and sugar, depressants such as wine, and addictions such as shopping and binging mindless content online, I started to look into the power of herbs to support mental health. Whether these are through supplementation, tinctures supplied by a naturopath/herbalist, or even herbal teas, using herbs to support you throughout life’s sometimes chaotic journey can help your body find balance.