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5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) 5-htp is in essence your happiness neurochemical precursor, (meaning it is converted in our bodies to another chemical, serotonin. We produce 5htp in our bodies and it is largely sourced from our diet.   FOODS THAT HELP MAKE US HAPPY Foods such as eggs, cheese, nuts, tofu, oats, turkey, salmon are useful for boosting serotonin levels. SEROTONIN Serotonin, which is responsible for keeping us balanced in a mood sense, motivated, calm and resilient.  This then is further converted to melatonin (which is our body clock hormone .. it tells us when we should sleep /day and night cycles...

Please join us for this year’s Let’s talk Menopause event presented by the Byron Bay Theatre .Byron Community Centre . All proceeds to feel Good Friday’s , a charity for women in need. Hosted by Mandy Nolan with guest speakers Dr Jane Refell, Muriel and Michelle Loschiavo from Byron Compounding Chemist. Bring your friends and all of your menopause related questions !! It’s a fabulous night . Tickets available at www.byroncentre.com.au

What is male pattern baldness (or female ) and how can we help? This is a common problem for men and some women. The balding pattern or alopecia presents in different ways for men and women. It can be caused by hormones, stress or traumatic events … or is simply a result of genetic predisposition.  Some people choose to wear a wig or have surgical hair implantation, tattooing or opt for a complete shave. But there are remedies for this problem to assist in promoting new hair growth and maintaining what hair remains in place.  This mostly involves a trip to your...

HORMONE RESTORATION One area of compounding that we are involved in is hormone restoration using bio -identical hormones . These are plant based and converted into the various hormones… progesterone, oestrogen, testosterone, pregnenolone, melatonin, thyroid hormone, DHEA to name a few!   WHAT DOES BIOIDENTICAL MEAN? Bio -identical meaning just that … they are identified by our body’s as like our own so therefore fit into the body like a lock and key…