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Progesterone or Progestogen? The Difference Your Prescription May Be Hiding

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Progesterone or Progestogen? The Difference Your Prescription May Be Hiding By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine   Almost every week in clinic, a patient tells me she is “on progesterone.” When we go through her medications together, what she is actually taking is drospirenone, levonorgestrel, or dienogest. These are not progesterone. … Read more

Pesticides in Australian Food: What the Headlines Actually Mean

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Pesticides in Australian Food: What the Headlines Actually Mean By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine   You may have seen recent coverage about a proposal to raise the allowable residue limit of a pesticide called Isocycloseram on berries in Australia. I want to be clear from the outset about what is … Read more

Gilbert’s Syndrome, Your Hormones and Women’s Health

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Gilbert’s Syndrome, Your Hormones and Women’s Health: Why understanding the liver may help us better understand hormone balance By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine   If you have ever been told you have Gilbert’s syndrome, you have probably also been told that it is nothing to worry about. For most people, … Read more

It’s Not PCOS Anymore. And the New Name Finally Tells the Truth.

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By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine It’s Not PCOS Anymore. And the New Name Finally Tells the Truth. For decades, millions of women were handed a diagnosis that didn’t quite fit. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) conjured images of cyst-riddled ovaries, but the name was misleading from the start. The “cysts” aren’t cysts … Read more

The Role of Resistance Training in Long-Term Health

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By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine Personal Reflection If you’re anything like me, you’ll know how easily exercise can slip down the priority list. Between work, family, and the general demands of daily life, finding time for structured movement can feel unrealistic. Even with the best intentions, it often becomes something we … Read more

Owning Your “Second Act”: Why Women’s Health Doesn’t Stop at Menopause

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By Julia Smith, Naturopathic Medicine Practitioner at Remede Wellness Medicine This March, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, I find myself reflecting on the brilliance of women who paved the way for us. We stand on the shoulders of Australian giants: pioneers like Professor Elizabeth Blackburn, whose Nobel-winning work on telomeres gave us the blueprint … Read more

Creatine Monohydrate: What Is It, How Does It Help, and Is It Safe for Your Kidneys?

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By Dr Hazel Batten, Integrative GP at Remede Wellness Medicine Creatine monohydrate is one of the most popular and well-researched supplements in the world. While many people know it for its role in sports and muscle building, new research shows it can also support brain health, heart health, and even mental wellbeing. This article explains what creatine … Read more

The Longevity Blueprint: Engineering a Life That Lasts

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By Julia Smith, Naturopathic Medicine Practitioner at Remede Wellness Medicine   The Longevity Blueprint: Engineering a Life That Lasts At some point in our lives, our view on wellbeing shifts from “how do I look?” to “how well does my body actually function?” For the high-performers we see at Remede, the goal isn’t just to … Read more

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