April 09, 2020
The past week has shaken-up the way we interact with those in our community. In New Zealand, social distancing has instated a two metre radius between us and those outside of our isolation ‘bubble’. Dr Sophie Muir is a Clinical Psychologist experienced in treating a range of psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, sexual identity, and low self-esteem. Read her top ways to feel comfortable engaging with the outside world while social distancing.
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April 02, 2020
If you or someone you know experience an irregular, or non-existent period, you’re not alone. Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is the scientific name to describe a loss of period caused by some form of stress that affects the hypothalamus of the brain. There are all sorts of different stresses that can cause Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, HA for short. The types of stress vary hugely woman to woman, some of which will be easier to identify than others.
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April 01, 2020
Before we jump into understanding how unwanted hair loss occurs, we first need to appreciate the natural cycle in which a hair grows. There is a huge variety of normal hair growth amongst different women, and genetics. Hair grows almost everywhere on our bodies, apart from the soles of our feet, lips, palms of our hands, belly buttons, on scar tissue and some parts of the genitals.
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