Are you struggling with high cortisol levels and hormonal imbalances? Stress, modern lifestyles, and dietary habits can all contribute to these issues and also exacerbate symptoms of PCOS, hormonal imbalances and even affect fertility. Fortunately, there are realistic, simple and effective strategies you can incorporate into your daily routine to help lower cortisol levels, manage PCOS symptoms and rebalance your hormones naturally. Here are some practical tips to help you on your journey: Morning Sunlight: Exposing yourself to natural sunlight in the morning can help regulate your cir ..read more

Sneaky Hormone Disruptors Messing Up Your Hormones.  Are you struggling with PCOS symptoms, signs of hormone imbalance or trying to fall pregnant? Despite all our best efforts, there are ofree hidden culprits in our daily routines that are wreaking havoc on our hormones- without us even knowing. From plastic containers to tea bags, these sneaky hormone disruptors can affect your fertility, inflame PCOS symptoms, and throw your hormone balance off track. This list covers some of the more unknown but super common Hormone Disruptors that many women face on a daily basis ..read more

If you are trying to get pregnant, have PCOS or want to balance your hormones you NEED to address inflammation first. Chronic inflammation can disrupt fertility, worsen PCOS symptoms, and throw hormones off balance. Identifying your triggers is the key- but unfortunately for some (including myself) it be harder than you think!  SO here’s a list of some of the BIGGEST culprits of inflammation that can quite often go unsuspected: Lack of Exercise Imbalanced Microbiome Nutrient Deficiencies Processed Foods Chronic Viral Infections Stress Environmental Toxins Mold Unresolved Traum ..read more

  This may be controversial ? - BUT I think it’s worth saying. If I was to go back to the early stages of desperately trying to balance my hormones and manage my PCOS symptoms THESE are the things I would never do during this time. Now, I realise this absolutely may not be the case for everyone (and in fact for some people many these things may even be beneficial for them!) BUT for me these things all negatively impacted my hormones, put my body into fight or flight, and flared up my symptoms even more- and hence were worth avoiding! ? 1. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach: When yo ..read more

7 Easy, Proven, and Natural Ways to Support and Protect Your Immune System with PCOS Maintaining a strong immune system is crucial, especially for individuals with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can impact immune function, making it even more important to prioritise immune support. In this blog post, we will explore seven easy and proven ways to naturally boost your immune system while managing PCOS. Nourish Your Body: A nutrient-rich diet plays a vital role in supporting immune function in individuals with PCOS. Focus on consuming whole foods, incl ..read more

5 Natural Ways to Combat Hair Loss in Women with PCOS     Introduction: I want to address a topic that hits very to close to home for me, and I know many other of us living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Hair loss. As someone who has experienced and overcome PCOS-related hair loss, I understand the frustration and crippling self-esteem challenges it can bring. But fear not, for there ARE natural remedies that can help us combat this issue. In this blog post, we'll explore five of the top ways to naturally reduce hair loss in women with PCOS, including a special mention o ..read more

Cysterhood herbal tea is a natural way to balance hormones, boost fertility and manage PCOS naturally. The unique blend of herbs and roots in the tea helps to reduce the symptoms of PCOS and promote hormone balance in women. It also helps to improve fertility by regulating ovulation and improving egg quality. The natural ingredients used in the tea have been carefully selected to provide long-lasting relief from PCOS symptoms without any side effects. With regular consumption of Cysterhood herbal tea, women can not only manage their PCOS naturally but also enjoy improved fertility and better o ..read more

  *UPDATE* Our naturopathic formulated adrenal calming herbal tea blend ZENHOOD is officially available for purchase HERE (limited stock available).  What is ADRENAL PCOS, and how can you to treat it? To find out if you have adrenal PCOS, you first need to confirm you have PCOS. There are three diagnostic criteria for PCOS and at least two of the following criteria are needed for a definitive PCOS diagnosis:  Signs or symptoms of high androgens (acne, facial hair, unwanted hair growth or loss) Irregular periods Polycystic ovaries   Adrenal PCOS is one of the four ‘types ..read more

8 HERBS FOR PCOS AND HORMONE BALANCE    Herbs are potent natural medicine that should NOT be underestimated!  I started using herbs early in my PCOS diagnoses after see a naturopath and they ended up played such a HUGE role in my own PCOS, hormone and fertility journey.  I was seeing such significant improvements to my PCOS symptoms (my period had returned, my acne cleared up, my bloating disappeared, and my hair started to regrow!) that it inspired to work alongside my naturopath to create a unique and powerful blend of organic hormone balancing herbs that could hel ..read more

Keeping warm and balanced during winter. Down here in Australia winter is upon us in a big way! If you are based in Australia you will be feeling the forces of WINTER… and with such a big seasonal change should also come some dietary change. (and if you are on the other side of the world make sure you keep this in mind for next time winter hits!) Such an abrupt shift in seasons can often bring about seasonal allergies, colds, flus and changes to our homormones as the body adapts to temperature, changes in sleep habits, sunlight exposure etc! So where possible we want to support our body throug ..read more