Leah’s Library
Leah’s Library
Leah’s Library
Assessing the alternatives – The Canberra Times
By Peter Jean – The Canberra Times forum Patients seeking reassurance about their doctor’s medical qualifications [...]
Conscious planning for the coming year
2012 has been an eventful year for everyone I’ve spoken to. It has brought [...]
Fertility and Infertility
Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses Fertility and Infertility. https://youtu.be/M-IiYdJsj-s
Can you prevent mental illness?
Can you prevent mental illness? Leah's column in Health Debate.
BPA and Plastics
WHAT IS BPA? Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industry chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic [...]
Video: What is herbal medicine?
https://youtu.be/Lcc9eFEp3gQ
What happens in a herbal medicine consultation?
https://youtu.be/PNifUGKoMvo
What is Naturopathy?
Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses naturopathy. Leah is the President of The National [...]
Interview: Fertility and You
Amy Whitney interviews Leah Hechtman on Circle Of Friends. https://youtu.be/5aAYkN2hD5s
Understanding Sub-fertility and Infertility
Sometimes, a little helping hand is needed to achieve the dream of having a [...]
How I treat fertility and mental health: NHAA interview
Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses herbalism, naturopathy and her speciality of reproductive health. [...]
Working well: Stress Tips
Practice good sleep hygiene…
Gastric banding surgery
If a person’s weight has increased to a point where they are classified as morbidly obese, the health ramifications of this weight cannot be ignored.
Metabolic Syndrome
Numerous reports of individuals with Metabolic Syndrome confirm that it is a disease of diet and lifestyle.
Hayfever and allergies
Hayfever is one of those conditions that if you’ve never experienced it you cannot imagine how debilitating it can be.
Male anorexia
Anorexia is simply defined as a lack of appetite. What we’re talking about here is anorexia nervosa, the debilitating psychological condition.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
When considering restless legs syndrome, one of the most important considerations a potential deficiency of the mineral Iron.
Andropause
Andropause is an actual phenomenon and considered the equivalent to female menopause.
Night terrors
Whilst night terrors can occur in adults, they most commonly occur in kids. They are very similar to nightmares, however, the child is partially awake
The oral contraceptive pill
The Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) was offered to women as a safe alternative to other methods of birth control.
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