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11/01/2026

Who Are You in Illness? 🧬💭

Chronic illness can quietly shape the role you play in life, sometimes without you even realising it. Maybe you’ve become “the grateful one,” “the strong one,” or “the warrior.” ⚔️✨
These identities often form out of survival, support, or expectation… but they can also create pressure.

For many people with kidney disease, transplant journeys or long-term illness, emotions like guilt, shame, or even indebtedness can show up. Receiving a kidney can feel like receiving a gift you must “live up to.” Being unwell can make you feel like you have to stay strong for everyone else.
These subtle behaviour shifts, and how we see ourselves, are powerful signals. 🔍

This is where shadow work becomes meaningful.
Shadow work helps you explore the parts of yourself you hide or suppress; the fears, beliefs, emotions, and patterns that feel uncomfortable or difficult. Instead of judging them, it helps you see how these “roles” might actually be protecting you. 🖤➡️💡

Illness, as hard as it is, can also become an invitation to awaken internally; to see yourself more fully, with compassion and truth. 🌿✨

For more on shadow work and chronic illness, check out the next post. ➡️

11/01/2026

🌙 Melatonin isn’t just for sleep, it does so much more!

Hi, I’m Fiona, a fully qualified naturopath. In this reel, I share how melatonin supports kidney function, hormone balance, protein repair, and reduces sarcopenia.

It even influences cortisol, thyroid hormones, and growth factors, making it essential for overall health.

I’m excited to bring you insights from Dr. Robin Rose, a holistic physician specializing in Renology, peptide medicine, and integrative health.

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💬 Comment below, did you know melatonin has so many benefits? How do you support your hormones and kidney health?

10/01/2026

💫 Uremic Toxins & Chronic Kidney Disease: How CKD Impacts Female Hormones

When the kidneys aren’t working well, uremic toxins begin to build up in the bloodstream, and this can have a big effect on hormone balance. 🧬💛

In CKD, the kidneys struggle to filter waste products, so these toxins accumulate and start disrupting many systems in the body, including the delicate brain–o***y communication pathway.

Here’s what normally happens:
🧠 The hypothalamus and pituitary gland send signals to the ovaries
🫚 The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone

But when uremic toxins enter the picture, they interfere with these signals. Leading to:

• 🔄 Irregular or absent ovulation
• ⬇️ Lower estrogen and progesterone
• ⚖️ Overall hormonal imbalance

Healthy kidneys also help clear hormones from the body.
When kidney function is reduced:

👉 Some hormones build up too much
👉 Others drop too low
👉 Hormone rhythms become unpredictable

This is why women with CKD may experience menstrual changes, reduced fertility, or symptoms that resemble early menopause. 🌙

If you’re noticing unusual changes in your cycle, mood, or symptoms that feel “off,” it’s always worth investigating. Your hormones are talking and they deserve to be heard. 💛✨

09/01/2026

✨ Causes of Hormone Imbalance: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is one of the most common hormone conditions, and it’s deeply connected to insulin resistance and overall metabolic health. 🍃

Here’s what happens when our cells stop responding properly to insulin:

👉 Your pancreas pumps out more insulin
👉 Insulin levels stay chronically high
👉 High insulin starts disrupting ovarian hormone production

In this state, insulin isn’t just a blood sugar hormone, it becomes a hormone disruptor. ⚡️

High insulin directly signals the ovaries to produce more androgens (like testosterone and androstenedione), which can lead to:

• ✨ Acne
• ✨ Facial hair growth
• ✨ Hair thinning on the scalp
• ✨ Weight gain around the belly

These elevated androgens also interfere with ovulation, which affects your body’s ability to produce progesterone, another key hormone for cycle regularity and wellbeing.

And while PCOS doesn’t cause kidney disease, the metabolic issues commonly linked to PCOS (such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, high blood pressure, and obesity) can all increase strain on the kidneys over time. 🫀

Understanding the insulin–o***y connection is one of the most empowering steps toward balancing hormones and supporting long-term health. 🌿💛

09/01/2026

💡 Did you know melatonin slows CKD progression?

Hi, I’m Fiona, a fully qualified naturopath. In this reel, I dive into how melatonin slows CKD progression by regulating blood pressure at night, reducing oxidative stress, supporting hormonal balance, and improving kidney function.

I’m honored to share insights from Dr. Robin Rose, a holistic physician and pioneer in Renology and peptide medicine, who explains how melatonin and pineal bio-regulators help protect kidney health.

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08/01/2026

🔍 Causes of Hormone Imbalance: Detoxification Pathway

Your hormones don’t just depend on what your body produces, they also depend on what your body can clear. And that’s where the liver and gut become major players in hormone balance. 🌿✨

🧪 When Liver Detoxification Slows Down…

Your liver does much more than process food, alcohol, or medications; it also breaks down and removes oestrogen and other hormones.

But detoxification can become sluggish due to:
• 🍷 Alcohol
• 💊 Certain medications
• 🔥 Chronic inflammation
• 🍟 Poor diet
• 🦠 Gut imbalance

When this happens, estrogen stays in the bloodstream longer than it should, causing levels to rise.

🔄 The Liver–Gut Loop

Once the liver packages estrogen for removal, it gets sent to the gut to be eliminated.
But here’s the problem:

If:
• Liver detox is slow
• Gut bacteria are imbalanced
• Digestion is sluggish

…that “ready-to-exit” estrogen can get reactivated and absorbed back into the bloodstream.

💥 Result? Even higher estrogen levels, and more symptoms of hormone imbalance.

🌱 Why This Matters

Poor detoxification can contribute to:
• Heavy periods
• Breast tenderness
• Mood changes
• Bloating
• PMS symptoms
• Estrogen dominance

Your detox pathways matter just as much as your hormone production.

🫶 More hormone insights coming soon!

07/01/2026

😣 Causes of Hormone Imbalance: Chronic Stress & Cortisol

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it can shift your entire hormonal ecosystem, especially for women and especially when CKD is involved. Let’s break it down in a simple, science-friendly way 💛

🔹 The Stress–Hormone Connection

Your body uses a “master ingredient” called pregnenolone to make many essential hormones, including:
• 🌸 Estrogen
• 🌙 Progesterone
• 🔥 Testosterone
• 💪 DHEA
• ⚡ Cortisol

Think of pregnenolone as the hormone building block of the body.

🔥 What Happens Under Chronic Stress?

When you're stressed, your body prioritizes survival over reproduction. That means pregnenolone gets diverted toward making more cortisol, and less toward making estrogen and progesterone.

This is sometimes called the pregnenolone steal, and it can cause big downstream effects.

Why does the body choose cortisol?

Because cortisol helps you:
• Stay alert 🧠
• Raise blood sugar for quick energy ⚡
• Respond to “danger” signals 🚨

Great for emergencies, not great when it happens all the time.

💥 The Result? Hormone Imbalance

When more pregnenolone is used to make cortisol, less is available for s*x hormones. Over time, this can cause:

• ⏳ Irregular cycles
• 💧 Lighter or missed periods
• 🌡️ Low-estrogen symptoms (hot flushes, vaginal dryness)
• 💭 Mood changes, irritability, or anxiety
• 🔄 Disrupted communication between the brain & ovaries

Chronic stress doesn’t only affect how you feel, it affects how you function.

🌿 Stay tuned…

In the next post, we’ll explore more hormone disruptors and how to support your body through them. 💚

07/01/2026

🌙 Want to naturally boost your melatonin levels?

Hi, I’m Fiona, a fully qualified naturopath. In this reel, I share some amazing dietary sources of melatonin, like tart cherries, pistachios, walnuts, and tomatoes, that can improve sleep, antioxidant defense, and overall wellness.

I’m excited to feature Dr. Robin Rose, an integrative MD specializing in Renology and peptide medicine, who explains how these foods support kidney function and hormone balance.

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06/01/2026

🌺 Causes of Hormone Imbalance

Many people are told that painful, heavy, or irregular periods are “normal”… but they’re not. Symptoms like severe cramps, clotting, breast tenderness, big mood shifts, or sudden weight changes are all signs your hormones may be out of balance, and they deserve attention 💛

Here are some key reasons this imbalance can happen 👇

🔹 1. Thyroid Dysfunction

Your thyroid is deeply connected to female hormones and kidney health.
When the thyroid is underactive or overactive, it can:
• 🌫️ Disrupt estrogen + progesterone balance
• 🔄 Cause irregular cycles
• ⚠️ In severe cases, contribute to early menopause
• 🫶 Impact kidney function (and kidney issues can worsen thyroid function too)

If your hormones feel “off,” a thyroid function test is a smart first step.

🔹 2. Low Body Fat

Common in athletes or anyone under chronic stress, overtraining, or undereating.
Body fat isn’t just storage, it acts like an endocrine organ that helps produce estrogen.

When body fat drops too low, the brain senses a lack of energy and shuts down “non-essential” systems… and unfortunately, reproductive function is one of the first to be reduced.

Because fat cells help produce estrogen:
Less fat → Less estrogen → Hormonal symptoms.

Low estrogen can lead to:
• ⏳ Irregular or missing periods
• 🧬 Fertility challenges
• 🦴 Low bone density
• 💭 Mood changes

🌿 Next Up…

In the next post, we’ll explore how stress impacts hormone balance, and why this connection is especially important for women with CKD. Stay tuned 💚

05/01/2026

🌼 Female Hormones & CKD: Understanding FSH & LH
Two key hormones, FSH and LH, work together to support healthy menstrual cycles, fertility, and hormone balance. Here’s what they do 👇✨

🔹 Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH’s main job? Helping your ovaries prepare for ovulation.
In females, FSH:
• 🌱 Stimulates ovarian follicles to grow
• 🥚 Helps follicles mature the developing egg
• 🌸 Triggers the follicles to produce estrogen (and small amounts of progesterone)
• 💫 Prepares the o***y for successful ovulation
As follicles grow, they release more estrogen; which helps regulate the cycle and prepare the body for the next hormonal phase.

🔹 Luteinising Hormone (LH)
LH plays a crucial role in ovulation, the main event of the cycle.
LH:
• 🎯 Triggers ovulation, releasing the mature egg
• 🟡 Helps the ruptured follicle form the corpus luteum
• 🌙 Enables the corpus luteum to produce progesterone
• 🤰 Supports early pregnancy by maintaining progesterone until the placenta takes over
FSH grows the follicle → LH releases the egg → progesterone rises.
A beautifully coordinated system ✨

🔜 Coming Up Next…
In the next post, we’ll explore how thyroid hormones influence female hormone function, and why this matters for women with CKD. Stay tuned 💛

04/01/2026

🌸 Female Hormones & CKD: The Power of Progesterone

Progesterone doesn’t get nearly enough attention, especially when it comes to women’s health and CKD. Let’s break down why this hormone is truly incredible 👇✨

🔄 Progesterone in the Menstrual Cycle

Progesterone is the dominant hormone in the luteal phase, the second half of your cycle, beginning right after ovulation and ending on the first day of your period.
Its key role?
• Helping regulate menstruation + bleeding
• Working alongside estrogen to maintain reproductive balance 🤝💗

🍽️ Why You Feel Hungrier After Ovulation

Before pregnancy, this natural hormonal rhythm affects appetite:
• Estrogen ↓ decreases appetite
• Progesterone ↑ increases appetite

This is why many women feel that post-ovulation hunger spike 🍑✨

During pregnancy, progesterone takes this even further…
It acts on the hypothalamus, the appetite control centre, boosting neuropeptide Y, a key driver of hunger.
This helps ensure enough calories for healthy fetal growth 🤰💕

❤️ More Benefits of Progesterone

Progesterone isn’t just about fertility, it also:
• Helps lower blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of blood clots
• Supports the immune system with anti-inflammatory + immunosuppressive effects
• Contributes to an overall sense of calm and balance

Truly, what an incredible hormone! 🌟

03/01/2026

🌸 Female Hormones & CKD: What Women Aren’t Being Told: Progesterone

Progesterone is often thought of as the “pregnancy hormone,” but its role is much broader, and extremely important for women with CKD. Let’s break it down 👇✨

🤰 Progesterone’s Key Roles in Pregnancy

Progesterone helps the body prepare for and maintain a healthy pregnancy by:
• Preparing the uterine lining for implantation
• Maintaining pregnancy + preventing early contractions
• Thickening cervical mucus to protect from infection
• Supporting breast tissue development for lactation 🤱

But progesterone isn’t just about reproduction…

🧠 Progesterone & the Nervous System

Progesterone has natural calming and anti-anxiety effects.
In the brain, it’s converted into a compound called allopregnanolone, which:
• Enhances GABA, the brain’s main relaxing neurotransmitter
• Reduces anxiety + stress
• Promotes sleepiness and deeper relaxation 😌💤

For women with CKD, where hormonal balance can be disrupted, these calming effects may be especially important.

✨ More insights on progesterone are coming in the next post!

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