Katrina Froome Naturopathy

10/08/2026

🌿 NEW HEALTH TOPIC | It's Not Just Your Hormones: Looking Beyond the Symptoms

Have you ever been told... "It's just your hormones" or "Your test results are normal."

As a naturopath, it's something I hear all the time.

Women come to see me because they're experiencing:
🌸 Painful or heavy periods
💙 Mood changes or PMDD
😴 Fatigue and poor sleep
🧠 Brain fog
🦋 Thyroid concerns
⚖️ Weight changes
🌿 Digestive issues
..and they're often left wondering where to start. The truth is, our hormones don't work in isolation. They communicate with our gut, thyroid, nervous system, metabolism, immune system and even our microbiome.

That's why I've written my latest Health Topic (formerly Blogs) to help explain how these body systems are connected and why understanding the bigger picture is so important.

Inside, we explore:
✔️ PMDD and the latest research
✔️ The recent change from PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)
✔️ Fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding
✔️ Perimenopause and menopause
✔️ Thyroid health
✔️ Gut health and the microbiome
✔️ Mineral balance and HTMA
✔️ Medical interventions, including the Pill, Mirena® and hysterectomy

My hope is that this article helps more women understand that their symptoms matter, and that they deserve to be listened to.

🌿 Because it's not just about treating symptoms. It's about understanding what your body is trying to tell you.

👉 Read the latest Health Topic below.

💚 Looking beyond the symptoms, together.

Do you feel like your body reacts to everything? This blog explores the fascinating connections between histamine, gut health, mast cells and the microbiome, and how they may influence symptoms such as fatigue, food sensitivities, digestive issues, headaches, skin reactions and inflammation. Learn w...

06/07/2026

🌸 Looking Beyond the Symptoms: Women's Hormonal Health

Do your hormones feel like they're running the show?

Hormonal changes can affect so much more than your menstrual cycle. Symptoms such as fatigue, mood changes, anxiety, painful or heavy periods, irregular cycles, digestive issues, weight changes, brain fog, thyroid concerns, and perimenopause can all be connected.

At Katrina Froome Naturopathy, I take a holistic approach to women's health, looking beyond the symptoms to understand what may be contributing to how you're feeling. Together, we explore areas such as nutrition, gut health, mineral balance, thyroid function, metabolic health, stress, and lifestyle to create a personalised treatment plan that supports your health goals.

Throughout July, I'll be sharing educational information on:

🌿 Understanding your menstrual cycle
🌿 PMDD, PCOS and fibroids
🌿 Ovulation pain and menstrual health
🌿 Thyroid and metabolic health
🌿 HTMA and Microbiome Testing
🌿 Perimenopause and menopause
🌿 Hormonal contraception and supporting your body

If you've been told your symptoms are "just hormones" but you know something doesn't feel quite right, I'd love to help you explore the bigger picture.

Ready to take the next step?

📞 Book an Initial Consultation if you're ready to better understand your hormones and receive personalised support.

💻 In-person consultations are available in Springfield Lakes, with online consultations available Australia-wide.

16/06/2026

New Blog Post

When Everything Feels Like a Trigger...

Do you ever feel like your body reacts to everything?

One day it's a particular food. The next it's stress, changes in the weather, strong smells, a supplement, or even exercise.

You might experience:
✨ Bloating or digestive discomfort
✨ Headaches or migraines
✨ Brain fog and fatigue
✨ Anxiety or feeling "wired"
✨ Joint or muscle pain
✨ Food sensitivities that seem to change over time

What many people don't realise is that there may be a connection between histamine, gut health, the microbiome and the immune system.

Histamine isn't just involved in allergies and food reactions. It also acts as a neurotransmitter, influencing sleep, mood, focus, energy and how your nervous system responds to stress.

In my latest blog, I explore:

🌿 Histamine and why it matters
🌿 The gut–histamine connection
🌿 Mast cells and inflammation
🌿 The role of the microbiome
🌿 Why some people feel like they react to everything

Understanding these connections may help explain symptoms that seem unrelated at first glance.

💚 Read the full blog below

📍 Naturopathy consultations available in Springfield Lakes and online Australia-wide.

Do you feel like your body reacts to everything? This blog explores the fascinating connections between histamine, gut health, mast cells and the microbiome, and how they may influence symptoms such as fatigue, food sensitivities, digestive issues, headaches, skin reactions and inflammation. Learn w...