Balsam Natural Health News & Articles
Read our latest news, information and tips from the world of natural and holistic health and wellness.
Feeling Good on the Inside
Feeling off in midlife? Explore how food can steady hormones, lift energy, and improve mood in perimenopause and menopause — with benefits that support the whole household
Rediscover Your Confidence
Confidence isn’t born - it’s rebuilt. Discover simple, science-based ways to reconnect with yourself and others, boost self-belief, and restore balance in body and mind.
Managing Midlife and Menopause: Practical Ways to Support Your Transition
Navigate midlife and menopause with confidence - practical tools, lifestyle changes, and support to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more in control.
6 Secrets of Menopause: Beyond the hot flush…
Menopause is more than hot flushes and night sweats. It can show up in surprising ways like aching joints, sudden anxiety, or even that frustrating “brain fog” when words just won’t come.
The Three Stages of Menopause: A Journey of Understanding and Empowerment
Menopause isn’t a sudden event — it’s a gradual transition that unfolds across three distinct stages: perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause. Each phase brings unique changes, challenges, and opportunities for growth. By understanding the natural rhythm of this hormonal journey, you can move from confusion to clarity. Here, we explore each stage in depth and highlight how knowledge, preparation, and the right support can help you thrive through menopause and beyond.
Understanding SADD: A Natural Perspective on Seasonal Low Mood
It’s common to experience shifts in mood, energy, and sleep during perimenopause. This can leave you feeling emotional, unmotivated, or just not yourself. Add winter into the mix and those symptoms can feel even more intense. For many, it’s not just “hormones” or “a rough patch”; it could be Seasonal Affective Depression
When the cycle changes: Naturopathic support for women in perimenopausal transition
As a naturopath and medical herbalist, I work with many women who are navigating the “in-between” stage - not quite done with their menstrual cycles, but feeling that change is underway.
Managing the menopausal transition naturally
I help women to manage menopause naturally, addressing the root causes of symptoms and helping them to transition with ease and confidence.