FemmeWell https://www.femmewell.co.nz/ Women's Health & Fertility Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:27:36 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-mstile-310x310-1-32x32.png FemmeWell https://www.femmewell.co.nz/ 32 32 Folate vs Folic Acid in Methylation and Pregnancy https://www.femmewell.co.nz/fertility-pregnancy/folate-vs-folic-acid/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:03:00 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=3298 With so many different terms for vitamin B9 it can get a bit confusing, right?

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Perimenopause: An Overview Of The Sneaky Hormonal Plot Twist https://www.femmewell.co.nz/perimenopause-menopause/perimenopause-an-overview-of-the-sneaky-hormonal-plot-twist/ Sun, 25 May 2025 21:45:35 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=6891 Just when you thought you had your hormones all figured out, along comes perimenopause — the often underestimated warm-up act to menopause.

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Gut Health 101: Why Your Tummy Is the Real MVP (most valuable player) https://www.femmewell.co.nz/gut-health/gut-health-101-why-your-tummy-is-the-real-mvp-most-valuable-player/ Sun, 25 May 2025 21:23:33 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=6875 Your gut plays a starring role in almost every aspect of your wellbeing – from immunity to hormones to mood. It’s time we gave this underrated hero the credit it deserves!

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Building Bulletproof Immunity: Supporting Your Child’s Health Naturally from Day One https://www.femmewell.co.nz/childrens-health/building-bulletproof-immunity-supporting-your-childs-health-naturally-from-day-one/ Sun, 25 May 2025 21:03:57 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=6862 Let’s be honest—kids are pretty amazing. They’re also tiny walking germ magnets. One minute they’re licking a swing at the park, the next they’re coughing directly into your face.

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Menopause: An Overview As The New Chapter Begins https://www.femmewell.co.nz/perimenopause-menopause/menopause-an-overview-as-the-new-chapter-begins/ Sun, 25 May 2025 20:46:13 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=6856 After 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle, you’re officially in menopause. Let’s unpack what’s going on, and how you can support your health.

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Endometriosis: A Natural Health Perspective on Understanding and Managing This Complex Condition https://www.femmewell.co.nz/hormonal-health/endometriosis-a-natural-perspective/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:53:00 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=2606 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 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/hormonal-health/why-progesterone-matters/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:43:00 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=2796 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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Keeping your blood sugar levels balanced for sustained energy https://www.femmewell.co.nz/thyroid-metabolic-health/keeping-your-blood-sugar-levels-balanced-for-sustained-energy/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:17:00 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=2848 Feeling fatigued or stuck on an energy rollercoaster? You’re not alone — many of us have battled the dreaded 3pm slump (hello, sugar cravings!)

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Why Iodine Is So Important (and Often Overlooked) https://www.femmewell.co.nz/thyroid-metabolic-health/why-is-iodine-so-important/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:16:00 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=2612 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. https://www.femmewell.co.nz/hormonal-health/the-reproductive-cycle-and-hormonal-imbalance/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:53:00 +0000 https://www.femmewell.co.nz/?p=3419 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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