Hey Sister! Journal – Period, Menopause & Wellness Insights

Ladies, get ready to embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant landscape of women’s health, where the intricate dance of diet, periods, and the enigmatic entity known as endometriosis takes centre stage. Our mission? To demystify the complexities, share the latest research, and sprinkle a dash of innovation.

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hormone and food cravings

Why You Crave Junk Food Before Your Period

Craving chocolate or chips before your period? You’re not broken — you’re biologically brilliant. Let’s get this out of the way: premenstrual cravings are not a moral failing. They’re not about wea...

Body literacy

What Your Poop Says About Your Hormones

Because bowel movements are more than just bathroom business. They’re body literacy in action. Let’s talk about poop.Yes, that thing we’ve been conditioned to avoid talking about in polite conversa...

#MenopauseAwareness

“Women Are Not Small Men” – Why It’s Time to Ditch the One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice

Let’s have a real talk. I was listening to this incredible episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr Stacy Sims – and I’ve gotta say, it shook me. There was one line that kept echoing in my mind l...

Body Positivity

“I’m on my period.”

Ever said that sentence like it was classified information? A whispered confession? Like you were revealing some wild secret rather than stating a fact about your body? Yep. Us too. Let’s be real f...

adenomyosis

Let’s Get Intimate: Endometriosis, Sex and Keeping the Spark Alive

Endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, Adenomyosis — she’s complicated.One minute you’re feeling sexy and spontaneous, the next… you’re curled up in a ball, dodging intimacy like it’s your ex’s texts. Hormonal...

Australian Studies on Endometriosis

Your mental health and endometriosis: Coping strategies that work

Endometriosis is more than just a physical condition. It threads deeply into mental well-being – often turning daily life into a rollercoaster of chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and stress. And whi...

#BreakingTheStigma

The gender pain gap: why women's pain still isn't taken seriously

Hey Sister! Let's get real about something that's been ignored for far too long: the gender pain gap. It's 2025, and yet, when Australian women seek medical care, they're still less likely to recei...

Women shopping in the organic vegetable isle

The role of diet in endometriosis: Foods to embrace and avoid

Can diet help with endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects digestion, fertility, and overall well-being. While there is no cure, research suggests that dietary...

#MenopauseAwareness

Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it

Medicine ignored women until the 90s — and I’m fuming about it I’m currently reading The Vagina Business — and let me tell you, I’m frustrated. No, scratch that. I’m raging. How is it that for most...

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*Regulatory claims

*A Khaya senegalensis preparation known as Khapregesic®. Scientific evidence: [PERIOD] Lopresti A. et al. "An examination into the safety and efficacy of Khapregesic®, a Khaya senegalensis preparation, on pain, physical and emotional wellbeing in women experiencing menstrual distress: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial". [MENOPAUSE] Lopresti A. et al. " An examination into the safety and efficacy of Khapregesic®, a Khaya senegalensis preparation, on physical, and psychological wellbeing in women experiencing menopausal symptoms: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.” Both trials funded by Bioactive Natural Health Pty Ltd. View and download the [Period] clinical trial on PubMed. The Menopause clinical trial is due to be published in late 2026. Traditional paradigm: Traditionally used in western herbal medicine to: [PERIOD] relieve menstruation pain, reduce occurrence of abdominal bloating, relieve symptoms of mild anxiety, reduce mood swings associated with premenstrual tension, [MENOPAUSE] reduce occurrence of menopausal symptoms, relieve symptoms of mild anxiety, reduce heavy menstruation (during peri-menopause). Always read the back of the pack and if symptoms persist, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.