by Tanya Edwards | Sep 19, 2025 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Health Reads, Heart Health, Weight Loss & Diets
Dyslipidaemia (AKA unhealthy fat (lipid) levels in the blood) is an increasingly common health issue in Australia and is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular conditions including heart attacks and strokes. Dyslipidaemia is often oversimplified as being...
by Performance In Health | Aug 31, 2023 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Fertility & Postnatal, Health Reads, Womens Health & Hormones
As a PCOS naturopath in Sydney, I meet women in my Stanmore wellbeing clinic every week who are struggling with irregular cycles and hormonal imbalances. They may have weight issues, hair growth known as hirsutism on the face and all parts of the body, and acne that...
by Performance In Health | Apr 12, 2022 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Health Reads, Heart Health, Womens Health & Hormones
The dreaded ‘M’ word. As a menopause naturopath based in Sydney, I often see women who feel overwhelmed by this transition. Whilst our attitude to ageing is slowly changing, menopause remains a taboo topic, and for many it is still seen as the dreaded beginning of the...
by Performance In Health | Mar 29, 2022 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Food as Medicine, Health Reads, Heart Health
I want to start this blog by stating that both genetic factors and environmental (diet & lifestyle) factors are involved in heart health. As a naturopath, when working with clients a main aim is always based on preventative health strategies in addition to...
by Performance In Health | Jan 27, 2022 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Fertility & Postnatal, Health Reads, Womens Health & Hormones
Maybe you’ve struggled with falling pregnant, or perhaps that extra weight simply won’t shift. Maybe your periods are few and far between and when they do come, they’re heavy and last for a week or more. Whatever the case may be, a diagnosis of PCOS can feel...
by Performance In Health | Aug 24, 2021 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, Food as Medicine, Health Reads, Heart Health
Introduction You may have heard the term “insulin resistance” before, particularly when it comes to reducing risk factors for common health conditions. But what exactly is insulin resistance, and how does it really affect your health? In this week’s blog post, we will...
