Why your UTI keeps coming back
If you have been getting UTIs for years, this article is for you. Most recurrent UTIs are the same organism living in a biofilm, surfacing again and again. I explore the root causes that standard testing consistently misses, including the vaginal microbiome, mould, biofilms, and the gut connection. There is always hope.
Waking up at 3am: what your body is telling you and what helps
Waking at 3am in perimenopause goes deeper than hormones – it may be your blood sugar, your liver, or what your body is finally asking you to process. Naturopath Magda Jenkins explains why.
Sleep deprivation in motherhood – and what to do about it
Sleep deprivation in motherhood is one of the most underestimated health issues I see in my practice – and it doesn’t end when your children start sleeping through. From burnout and cortisol imbalance to oedema and exhaustion that lingers for years, the impact runs deeper than most people realise. Here’s what I’ve learned professionally, and personally.
Cholesterol: the mother of all hormones
Most women are told their rising cholesterol is a problem to fix. But what if your body is actually doing exactly what it should? As a nutritional therapist and naturopath, I want to share what the research really shows about cholesterol and women’s hormones – because the full picture is rarely told, and it changes everything.
How to minimise heavy periods in perimenopause
Heavy periods are never normal. There is always an underlying reason for excessive blood loss. Nutrition and lifestyle are key in minimising blood loss in perimenopause.