Jaclyn – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) PCOS is such a misunderstood hormonal condition. It’s a driving cause of infertility, but can be treated once you find out the root cause. Meet Jax. I mainly know her for being an incredible naturopath in Sydney, helping women with their hormones, cycles, fertility, and skin. Little did I [...]
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Jaclyn – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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Sarah – Hashimotos
Sarah – Hashimotos Hashimoto’s causes the immune system to attack the thyroid gland. Sarah lived with it for 12 years before getting diagnosed (urgh). Meet Sarah. Back in 2009 Sarah first saw symptoms when she was a fashion buyer, working ridiculous hours (a typical go-getter), and was under a lot of stress. Twelve years later, [...] More -
Janie – Colitis
Janie – Colitis Colitis is a disease that controls your entire life. In short, the body causes inflammation and ulcers on the inner lining of the large intestine. Meet Janie. She’s living with inflammatory bowel disease, colitis. She started with mild stomach pains at 21, where she found out she was lactose intolerant. As time’s [...] More -
Gabriella – Endometriosis
Gabriella – Endometriosis One in nine women have endometriosis, and it takes on average 5 years to be diagnosed (plus all the medical bills). Meet Gabriella. She’s battled with painful symptoms since her early 20’s – sharp pain from her lower back down to her heels, sometimes so bad she would be lying on the [...] More -
Morgan – Psoriasis
Morgan – Psoriasis Some may think you can cure psoriasis with a magical cream, but it’s an auto-immune condition that starts from the inside and works its way out. Meet Morgan. She grew up in Canada and has suffered from psoriasis her entire life. Being colder over there, she covered her body from head to [...] More -
Scarlett – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Scarlett – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome The world of auto-immune diseases is a big one to tackle. MCAS is one that people just don’t know about – let Scarlett show you how her body was telling her that her she was running on overdrive. Meet Scarlett. She’s been through a bit in terms of her [...] More -
Liz – Chronic cystic acne
Liz – Chronic cystic acne There are so many causes and contributors for chronic cystic acne, which can’t just be treated through a round of antibiotics. Liz is very passionate about sharing her story. Meet Liz. A shining light who openly and honestly spoke to me about her experience with chronic cystic acne. At at [...] More -
Kirsty – postnatal depression
Kirsty – postnatal depression Panic attacks, persistent, generalised worry, feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with day-to-day life, and more. These are just a few symptoms of postnatal depression. Meet Kirsty. She suffered from postnatal depression four months after the birth of her first daughter, Frankie. During labor she experienced a placental abruption – the placenta [...] More -
Lisa – multiple chemical sensitivity
Lisa – multiple chemical sensitivity Migraines, digestive issues, swollen face, itchy skin, cognitive impairment and asthma attacks. All symptoms of being exposed to chemicals most of us can tolerate. Meet Lisa. She deals with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and food intolerances, and never had a nice bathroom experience until she was in her 30’s. Chemical [...] More -
Maddie – eczema
Maddie – eczema Red, dry, itchy and scaly skin, we’re all familiar with eczema, but do we really know how debilitating it is? Let Maddie tell you. Meet Maddie. She deals with acne and eczema (which we look to soothe), and has had a taste of depression and glandular fever in her time. Eczema affects [...] More