I first became fascinated by plant medicine when I was 9 years old when a herbalist swiftly healed my glandular fever with herbal teas and tonics. I felt like I was handed a golden thread – I wanted to be able to do what she did when I grew up! – And I have since […]

A smooth transition from a hormone-based birth control method to a non-hormone-based method needs to take into account what you’re actually going to use. There are several very effective hormone-free options, and I’m going to take you through four of the most effective. Each has its pros and cons. So it’s a matter of deciding […]

Mediatrix Wellness Podcast · We need to talk about hormone imbalance and why it’s so tricky to test   Writers note: This article was originally published in August 2020 and has been updated in July 2021 My grandpa, a navy orthopedic surgeon turned country GP, always said: “eyes, ears and hands should be the first […]

Mediatrix Wellness Podcast · A Naturopath’s Guide for Coming off the Pill Writers note: This article was originally published in August 2020 and has been updated in July 2021.   A naturopath’s guide for coming off the pill smoothly, easily and inexpensively. Coming off the pill after long-term use can feel like a daunting task. […]