A – Z Health, Petersfield
Many hormonal and gynaecological conditions have a significant gut health component. Claire works with women experiencing PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopausal symptoms and fertility concerns — addressing the gut-hormone connection through Colon Hydrotherapy, Nutritional Therapy and Arvigo Massage.
The gut plays a central role in hormone regulation. The gut microbiome is responsible for metabolising and eliminating oestrogen, and an imbalanced or sluggish gut can lead to oestrogen being reabsorbed into the bloodstream rather than eliminated. This has a direct impact on conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis and perimenopausal symptoms.
Gut motility also affects how hormones are processed. Constipation, poor elimination and intestinal inflammation all disrupt the gut-hormone axis. This is why so many women with hormonal conditions also experience significant digestive symptoms — and why addressing gut health can produce meaningful improvements in hormonal balance.
Claire's approach combines Colon Hydrotherapy to support elimination and gut environment, Nutritional Therapy to address oestrogen metabolism and microbiome balance, and Arvigo Abdominal Massage where pelvic tension and organ positioning are contributing factors.
"The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors in how the body manages and eliminates hormones. It is rarely discussed but consistently relevant."
Polycystic ovary syndrome is closely linked to gut microbiome composition and oestrogen metabolism. Nutritional therapy targets insulin sensitivity, inflammation and the hormonal imbalances that drive PCOS symptoms, while Colon Hydrotherapy supports elimination and reduces gut load.
Both conditions involve chronic inflammation and oestrogen dominance, which the gut directly influences. Claire uses Nutritional Therapy to support oestrogen clearance and reduce inflammatory load, alongside Arvigo Abdominal Massage to address pelvic tension and improve circulation to the reproductive organs.
The gut microbiome changes significantly during perimenopause, often leading to bloating, constipation, weight changes and worsening digestive symptoms alongside the hormonal transition. Claire addresses both the gut environment and the nutritional factors that support this phase.
Gut health and nutritional status have a significant impact on fertility. Claire provides nutritional support to optimise gut microbiome balance, reduce inflammation and ensure adequate nutrient levels ahead of conception. Arvigo Massage can support pelvic circulation and organ positioning as part of a broader pre-conception programme.
All new clients begin with a one-hour consultation. Book online or call Claire to discuss your symptoms and find out which treatment is right for you.
The gut-hormone connection is one of the most under-appreciated areas of women's health. When we support the gut properly, the effect on hormonal balance, energy and mood can be significant, often more so than anything else a client has tried.
Claire Harris · Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, A - Z Health