Fertility – The Preconception Period
Just as we plan for a wedding, so to should we plan for one of the most important decisions of our life – having a baby. Whilst good health is important throughout one’s pregnancy it is essential that we consider the time before pregnancy. A woman is born with all…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 5, 2017
Understanding Sub-fertility and Infertility
Sometimes, a little helping hand is needed to achieve the dream of having a baby. Finding out that either you or your partner is infertile, or sub-fertile, can be a traumatic experience. One or both of you may experience feelings of blame, anger, denial, guilt, self-pity or jealously, which often…
Leah HechtmanSeptember 5, 2017
True Holistic Health – Goal Setting
Without goals our lives can unravel without direction and soon enough another year has passed and we may not achieve all we desire.
Leah HechtmanSeptember 13, 2016
Environmental Impact
Information regarding the impact of the environment on our health is highly controversial and topical.
Leah HechtmanSeptember 13, 2016
The Blue Zones and Longevity
“What began as a National Geographic expedition to find the longest living cultures evolved into a recipe for living longer”. In case you’re not familiar with them, the Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live the longest. People in the Blue Zones reach 100 years of age…
Leah HechtmanDecember 16, 2015
Fructose malabsorption
Fructose malabsorption – what is it? Fructose is a form of sugar (carbohydrate) commonly found in fruits and vegetables. How these sugars are processed in the body determines their potential effect. Some people cannot metabolise fructose appropriately and they ferment at a rapid rate causing digestive symptoms – thus indicating…
Leah HechtmanDecember 15, 2015
VIDEO: Endometriosis and Immunity
It’s becoming clear that endometriosis is more than just a reproductive disorder. The impact on a women’s health is systemic and wide spread. So what role does the immune system play? Respected women’s health expert, Leah Hechtman has dedicated much of her career to finding answers to endometriosis. Leah’s research…
Leah HechtmanNovember 27, 2015
Video: Naturopathic Medicine
Clinical Naturopathic Medicine is a foundation clinical text integrating the holistic traditional principles of naturopathic philosophy with the scientific rigour of evidence-based medicine (EBM) to support contemporary practices and principles. https://youtu.be/C6lc4XscIog
Leah HechtmanNovember 27, 2015

