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Estrogen and Histamine: Why This Connection Can Matter More Than You Think

Nikki Sumner — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:01:59 +0000

If you’ve ever noticed that symptoms like headaches, poor sleep, anxiety, bloating, skin flare-ups or feeling “wired but tired” seem to worsen around certain times in your cycle, there may be more than hormones alone at play. One area that deserves more attention is the relationship between estrogen and histamine. These two are closely interconnected. […]

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Fertility & the Nervous System: Why Stress Physiology Matters

Nikki Sumner — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:29:12 +0000

Fertility is often talked about in terms of hormones, timing and test results. But there’s another powerful influence that’s often overlooked: Your nervous system. Conception isn’t just a biological event, it’s something the body chooses to prioritise when it feels safe, supported and well-resourced. And your nervous system is constantly assessing exactly that. Your Body […]

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Fertility Support – It’s not just about getting pregnant

Nikki Sumner — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:23:12 +0000

If you’re trying to conceive, chances are you’ve already been told to “just relax”, track your cycle, or try yet another supplement recommended by Dr Google. And yet – despite doing all the “right” things – your body still doesn’t feel like it’s cooperating. The truth is, fertility is rarely about one hormone, one supplement, […]

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Folate vs Folic Acid in Methylation and Pregnancy

Nikki Sumner — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:03:00 +0000

With so many different terms for vitamin B9 it can get a bit confusing, right?

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Endometriosis: A Natural Health Perspective on Understanding and Managing This Complex Condition

Nikki Sumner — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:53:00 +0000

Many people ask me, what exactly is endometriosis? If this is something that you have asked your self or if this a condition that you have been diagnosed with, then keep reading.

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Why Progesterone Matters

Nikki Sumner — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:43:00 +0000

Progesterone is a wonderful hormone that helps women to feel calm and relaxed, it reduces inflammation, promotes sleep and is great for your hair and skin. You can image the implications when the body isn’t producing enough!

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Why Iodine Is So Important (and Often Overlooked)

Nikki Sumner — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:16:00 +0000

The World Health Organisation estimates that iodine deficiency affects 72% of the world’s population!

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What The Hormone!? The reproductive cycle and hormonal imbalance.

Nikki Sumner — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:53:00 +0000

The reproductive cycle is a complex system of biofeedback and hormonal production. The monthly cycle should pass by with little interruption to your day to day life, but unfortunately for many women, this is not the case.

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Understanding PCOS: A Natural Health Perspective

Nikki Sumner — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:47:00 +0000

When I was 19, I embarked on my big OE to America, Canada and Europe. I had been placed on the oral contraceptive pill (the pill) at age 16. For what reason, I’m not entirely sure of but it seemed to be the done thing for teenage girls back then. Not wanting the hassle of taking my pill while traveling and changing time zones, I decided to stop taking it. This was the start of my reproductive issues...

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