New Research & Thoughts

Endometriosis: Neurocircuitry and the emerging role of trauma

With Emma Sutherland and Leah Hechtman

Leah speaks to Dr Lewis Ehrlich

In this 16 part series, Leah talks with Dr Lewis Ehrlich about the science of how we are physically and emotionally shaped by our mothers.

The role of NAD in fertility

The role of NAD in fertility. Can it really reverse ovarian aging?

Interview: Women in the New World Symposium in Hobart

At the upcoming Women in the New World Symposium in Hobart, Leah's topic will be 'Maternal influence of Methylation, Microchimerism, Microbiome and Trauma Transference'.

ATMS Fertility Symposium 2022 Q&A with Leah

Vital.ly's Head of Education, Jacqui Fahey had a quick Q&As session with Leah Hechtman on the latest research impacting fertility and key supporting nutrients.

FX Medicine podcast: Emma Sutherland interviews Leah Hechtman

Be Inspired by One of the Best in the Industry: Emma Sutherland interviews Leah Hechtman

Epigenetics and the impact on Children‘s Health

Respected women’s health and fertility naturopath Leah Hechtman discusses flame retardants, the intergenerational microbiome and how we have to strike a balance with our patients, so they don’t become overwhelmed and stressed.

Love and Guts Podcast episode with Leah Hechtman | The Reproductive Microbiome

Leah and Lynda discuss how we can modify, support and adapt the various microbiomes to support the healthiest next generation.

Understanding Adenomyosis with Leah Hechtman

Naturopath Leah Hechtman returns to FX Medicine to discuss the specifics around adenomyosis: what we know (and what we don’t) about the pathophysiology, who is most likely to be susceptible to it, how it impacts fertility and how we can help manage it and support our patients through this painful…

Text Book of Natural Medicine 5e | Leah Hechtman interviews Dr Joseph Pizzorno & Dr Michael Murray

Grab a cup of botanicals and get comfy. You’re in for a treat. The authors of the internationally acclaimed, foundational textbook - Textbook of Natural Medicine - Drs Joe Pizzorno and Michael Murray have a chat with Leah to celebrate the release of its 5th edition.

About COVID-19 and The Natural Health and Fertility Centre

What a year 2020 has been so far. From bushfires, to floods and viral outbreaks. With each process unravelling we’re all needing to take stock, breathe and reassess things.

Leah Hechtman | The Truth About Endometriosis

Wonderful to speak to Lynda Griparic on Love & Guts podcast recently about all things endometriosis. Thanks Lynda!

The Balance of Motherhood

2019 is an interesting time. Women have choices we’ve never had before – the choice to work; to have kids, to partner; to study; to change careers; to experiment… These choices are blessings. They open doors that our forbearers never had the opportunity to explore or even dream of.

Have you heard of microchimerism?

Leah talks us through the various forms of microchimerism and why it really highlights the significance that pre and post conception care play in the health of future generations.

FX MEDICINE LIVE with Leah Hechtman at the 2018 ATMS PCOS Symposium

FX MEDICINE LIVE: ANDREW SPEAKS TO LEAH HECHTMAN Leah Hechtman is an experienced and respected clinician and has been in practice for over 20 years. Hechtman specialises in fertility, pregnancy and reproductive healthcare for men and women. She has completed extensive advanced training and is currently completing her PhD through…

Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Being Over-Diagnosed?

Leah shares some insights into new biomarkers with a stronger association to ovarian function that are now in early stages of research.

FX Medicine LIVE with Leah Hechtman

Leah Hechtman at the 2017 ATMS Endometriosis Symposium, Sydney

What is Homeopathy?

The term homoeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, meaning similar, and pathos, meaning suffering or disease. It is a 200-year-old therapeutic system that uses small highly diluted doses of various substances to stimulate auto regulatory and self-healing processes. It seeks to stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself and…

What is Herbal Medicine?

Herbal medicine, also called botanical medicine or phytomedicine, refers to the use of a plant’s seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers for medicinal purposes. It is the oldest and most widely used system of medicine in the world today. It is used in all societies and is common to…

What is Clinical Nutrition?

As the saying goes, ‘we are what we eat’. What we put into our body provides us with our basic building blocks for our health and wellbeing. It is impossible to reach our optimal health on a diet missing essential nutrients. We are also ‘what we assimilate’. This means that…

New life kick-start

Introduction We’ve all been there – when life starts to feel like the colour beige. Plain, uninspiring and directionless. Over the years I have realised that the easiest and gentlest way through these times is to treat it as though its a time for ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ – regardless of…

Probiotics to prevent preeclampsia

A new large observational study conducted in Norway has just released promising results. Researchers have found that pregnant women who consume foods high in probiotics – especially dairy and probiotic rich yoghurt – has a lower risk for developing pre-eclampsia. 33,000 women were included in the study and researchers found…

Assessing the alternatives – The Canberra Times

By Peter Jean – The Canberra Times forum Patients seeking reassurance about their doctor’s medical qualifications usually have to look no further than the certificates hanging on the walls behind the medico’s desk. Or they can check the doctor’s registration status on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency website.Official bodies exist to…

Conscious planning for the coming year

2012 has been an eventful year for everyone I’ve spoken to. It has brought an incredible amount of change and everyone seems eager to have a break over the coming new year period. I have not met one person where 2012 has not brought them some big life changing experience.…

Video: What is herbal medicine?

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What happens in a herbal medicine consultation?

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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…

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…

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.

Environmental Impact

Information regarding the impact of the environment on our health is highly controversial and topical.

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…

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…

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…

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