Posts by Anne Stubbs

Throughout most of my adult life I have struggled with severe dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) and persistent acne, both of which I later discovered were driven by endometriosis. That experience became the catalyst for a deep dive into the research and thus reshaped how I understand and approach women’s health entirely. Today I draw on both…

Bloating is ridiculously common. It can show up as a tight, swollen belly, excess wind, noisy digestion, discomfort after meals or that familiar “why do I look six months pregnant?” feeling by mid-afternoon. The tricky part is that the causes are often less obvious than people think. Sometimes it is the food itself, sometimes it…

I recently listened to a podcast where a Medical Doctor gives her profound perspective about the causes of metabolic dysfunction, which she believes is the core of most modern world chronic illnesses. The stats she shares are SHOCKING, her information makes so much sense and absolutely within the realms of our practice as Naturopaths and…

Migraines are a common and often debilitating type of headache, but for many women, they can be closely linked to their menstrual cycle. These are known as menstrual migraines, and they affect a significant number of women of reproductive age. Unlike typical migraines, menstrual migraine headaches are triggered by hormonal fluctuations, just before or during…