Blog — Jacqui Lamplugh

7 Ways to Treat Female Hair Loss Naturally

Struggling with female hair loss? Keep reading as I share with you my top 7 ways to treat female hair loss naturally.

Delayed Ovulation? Could It Be Low Testosterone?

Ovulation, it’s everything when it comes to fertility! And despite what you have been told not all women ovulate on day 14. Ovulating later than day 16 is known as delayed ovulation and not only is it not good for fertility it is also a sign of hormonal imbalance, in particular low testosterone. So if you ovulate later than day 16 then keep reading to see if maybe testosterone is the issue.

The Importance of Vitamin D in Pregnancy

Vitamin D (AKA the sunshine vitamin) is super important for pregnant women but sadly it is a very common deficiency. Even in Australia with our long summers and loads of sunshine vitamin D deficiency is still common. A woman’s vitamin D requirements increase during pregnancy because the growing baby is entirely dependent on mum’s stores of vitamin D for growth and development.

Can Seed Cycling Fix My Hormones?

Seed Cycling is one of the easiest thing women can do to help re balance their hormones. It involves incorporating certain seeds into the diet at different times during the menstrual cycle to help promote either oestrogen or progesterone production. Women have been using seed cycling to help regulate their periods, enhance their fertility, overcome PMS and boost their progesterone. If you have been struggling with any of these then DEFINITELY give seed cycling a try.

Is Your Recycling Habit Doing You Harm?

Recycling is a hot topic at the moment as we become more conscious of our impact on mother earth. I am all for recycling paper, plastics etc. but there is one kind of recycling you should STOP immediately.

Why I Quit Coffee to Save My Hormones

Have you ever looked back on life and realised that moment, that decision or that event in time was the turning point? The turning point to a more positive you, the turning point to living your best life.

I look back 7 years ago and see that turning point in my life. You see 7 years ago I quit coffee!

How to Thicken the Endometrium Lining Naturally

The thickness of your endometrial lining is vital for fertility. So when you are told it is too thin it can be really heartbreaking. Here are my top tips to increase the thickness of your endometrial lining naturally, read on…

7 Warning Signs Your Testosterone Is Too High and How To Fix It Naturally

High testosterone is one of the most common hormonal imbalances seen in women. Women do need a bit of testosterone for a healthy libido, mood and fertility but too much wreaks all kinds of havoc think moustaches and acne! No thank you!

C-Section Recovery Tips

I’m 6 weeks post partum and can now say my baby was born last month! How am I recovering? REALLY WELL. I did things a little different this time and it has made such a big difference to my recovery. Read on as I share with you how to speed up recovery after a c-section and how to shrink the pregnancy belly.

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Packing My Hospital Bag for a C-Section

Packing my pregnancy hospital bag seems to require so much more thought than packing for any holiday. Maybe because I’ve been on more holidays than hospital stays or because the nerves start to set in and I start trying to micromanage everything. Keep reading for a full run down on what is in my hospital bag.

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Treating Endometriosis Naturally: Why Conventional Treatment Doesn't Work

Endometriosis is not purely a hormonal condition - it’s affected by hormones, yes! But essentially it is an immune disease marked by high levels of inflammation. And is why when treating endometriosis it involves a whole body approach rather than just focusing on the hormone imbalance. Read on to find out how to successfully treat endometriosis naturally.

Pap Smears, HPV and Natural Treatment Options

Have you had an abnormal Pap smear result? Heard about HPV and the HPV vaccination but not sure what it is? Do you get regular Pap smears? Or looking for treatment options for an abnormal Pap smear result or positive HPV infection?

This article is everything you need to know about HPV, pap smears, abnormal results and Treatment option. Because it’s your body and you have a right to know!

The BlogJacqui Lamplugh12 February 2019HPV, Pap smear, the pill, folate, vitamin A, vitamin D, andrographis, turmeric, STD, STI, women's health Comment

Choosing a Pregnancy Multivitamin: What to look for

Taking a pregnancy multivitamin before and during pregnancy is VITAL. But what is a good one? Keep reading to find out what to look for when choosing a pregnancy multivitamin and why folate alone is not enough.

Tired? The number #1 cause of fatigue and how to fix it

Tired? Burnt out? Struggling to get out of bed in the mornings?

You’re not alone. Adrenal fatigue is the most common cause of fatigue I see in clinic yet many women have never heard of it. Fatigue is not fun and whether you’re working full time or a full time mum keeping your adrenals healthy should be your number 1 priority!

The BlogJacqui Lamplugh7 December 2018adrenal fatigue, fatigue, tired, licorice, withania, vitamin C, stress, cortisol, DHEA Comment

Puberty: A better start for our girls

Puberty can be a hard period (pardon the pun) to navigate both as a mum and as a daughter. We want the best for our daughters and for them to be more informed and empowered about their health than we ever were. Wondering how to navigate this transition with your daughter? Keep reading to find out how.

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Ovulation: How to know IF and WHEN you ovulate

Ovulation is vital for getting pregnant. Yet many woman come to me saying “I don’t THINK I’m ovulating’. Nine times out of ten they are actually ovulating they just don’t know how to tell WHEN they ovulate. Click below to find out how to know IF and WHEN you are ovulating.

The BlogJacqui Lamplugh5 November 2018ovulation, fertility, progesterone, basal body temperature, OPK, Cervical mucous, conception, pregnantComment

PCOS: Redefining the Problem

New research is changing the way we approach PCOS; it’s more than just high androgens and irregular periods. With a better understanding brings about new and improved treatment options. Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to your health, if you have PCOS or know someone with PCOS then read on and let’s get those hormones humming!

The BlogJacqui Lamplugh23 October 2018PCOS, PCO, Fertility, antiinflammatory, inflammation, infertility, nutrition, herbs, high testosterone, high androgen, gut health, acneComment

7 Tips to Optimizing Conception and Getting Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant? These 7 tips will help increase your chance of conception and ensure you are holding your bundle of joy in 9 month’s time. Complete with fertility tips this is a must read for anyone trying or thinking about getting pregnant. You have to read tip number 4 it will make you laugh….

Low Oestrogen: Period gone AWOL?

Have you lost your period? Or do you only get a period once in a blue moon? Perhaps your body is telling you, your oestrogen is low.

Oestrogen is the ultimate female hormone. It is what makes us female and with over 300 different roles within the body it’s important for more than just giving us a monthly bleed. Click below to see if you are suffering from low oestrogen and how to fix it!

The BlogJacqui Lamplugh17 September 2018oestrogen, amennorrhoea, infertility, period, no period, long cycle, maca, tribulus, body weight, low oestrogenComment

6 Ways to Boost Progesterone Naturally

Oestrogen gets so much attention when we talk about women’s hormones that progesterone is often forgotten. But low progesterone levels give women so much grief, think PMS, infertility and even sleep problems, that its time we get clued up about it.

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Oestrogen gets so much attention when we talk about women’s hormones that progesterone is often forgotten. But low progesterone levels give women so much grief, think PMS, infertility and even sleep problems, that its time we get clued up about it.