Women’s Month: Why Your Health Matters More Than You Think

This Women’s Month, we celebrate not only the incredible resilience of women, but also the importance of honoring our health. Too often, women push through exhaustion, ignore symptoms, and carry on as caregivers without pausing to ask:

What is my body trying to tell me?

As a natural health practitioner, I see daily how much women endure silently. The good news? Many symptoms that feel overwhelming often link back to something simple — common deficiencies or imbalances that can be corrected.

Let’s look at a few surprising examples:

1. Low Vitamin B6 – The Anxiety & Hormone Link

Did you know that low Vitamin B6 can affect mood just as much as physical energy? B6 plays a vital role in making neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine — the very chemicals that stabilise mood and calm anxiety. Deficiency can show up as:

• Heightened stress or panic feelings

• Premenstrual mood swings (PMDD/ PMS)

• Trouble sleeping

B6 also supports healthy hormone regulation and is often low in women who experience strong cycle-related symptoms. Foods rich in B6 include poultry, fish, bananas, potatoes, and chickpeas — yet many women still test low.

2. Collagen + Biotin Deficiency – Skin, Hair & Joints

It’s common to think of collagen only as an “anti-aging” nutrient. In reality, low collagen and biotin together can affect far more than skin wrinkles:

• Joint stiffness or pain that seems unexplained

• Slow wound healing

• Brittle nails and hair loss

Because collagen production naturally decreases after 25, women need more support through nutrition, bone broth, or quality collagen supplements — especially if stress or gut issues are affecting absorption.

3. Iron Deficiency – More Than Just Fatigue

Most women associate iron deficiency with tiredness, but its effects run deeper. Signs often overlooked include:

• Restless legs at night

• Feeling unusually cold, even in warm weather

• Headaches or dizziness when standing quickly

• Unexplained anxiety or irritability

Menstruation, poor absorption, and gut imbalances mean many women live in a constant state of borderline low iron — never “sick enough” for a diagnosis, but never fully well either.

4. Vitamin D – The Hormone That Isn’t Just a Vitamin

Vitamin D is not just for bones — it’s actually a hormone that regulates immunity, mood, and metabolic balance. Low Vitamin D can mimic depression, slow down thyroid activity, and even increase risk of autoimmune conditions. In women, it is also linked to:

• Painful, heavy periods

• Low fertility

• Severe fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest

Despite South Africa’s sunshine, many women test deficient due to indoor lifestyles, sunscreen use, and genetics.

5. Magnesium – The Stress Mineral

If there is one mineral women burn through quickly, it’s magnesium. Stress, caffeine, and certain medications deplete it. Low magnesium can show up as:

• Headaches and migraines

• PMS cramps

• Palpitations or a “racing heart” at night

• Anxiety and difficulty winding down to sleep

Dark chocolate, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds are natural sources — but for women under constant stress, supplementation often makes a noticeable difference.

The Bigger Picture

These are just a few examples of how everyday deficiencies manifest as symptoms many women dismiss. The truth is, our bodies whisper before they scream — and if we learn to listen, we can correct imbalances before they become illness.

This Women’s Month: Make Yourself a Priority

Women are the heartbeat of families and communities. But we cannot pour from an empty cup. Taking care of your health is not indulgence — it is essential.

At my practice I use bio-resonance feedback technology to identify hidden imbalances — from gut health and parasites to hormones, uric acid, and stress markers. With this knowledge, I create personalised protocols to restore energy, calm the nervous system, balance hormones, and strengthen immunity.

✨ This Women’s Month, give yourself the gift of health. The small changes you make today can transform the way you feel tomorrow.