Hey Sister

20/11/2025

Some women get cramps.
Others get knocked flat by them.
Rachael was the latter.

From the age of 11, period pain wasn’t an inconvenience. It was a full-body shutdown.
By her thirties, it had a name: adenomyosis. Maybe endometriosis too.
And yet, solutions were hit-or-miss.
Meds caused migraines.
Hormones triggered depression.
Painkillers upset her gut.

Her story is raw, real, and far too common.
And the turning point came from something gentle and natural that worked with her body, not against it.
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18/11/2025

Women deserve more than “just deal with it.” ✊❤️

Dr Talat Uppal – one of Australia’s leading OB-GYNs – has just backed a world-first clinical trial on Khapregesic®, calling out menstrual pain as a massively under-researched area and spotlighting the study’s peer-reviewed, real-world benefits. 🔬

The trial? Conducted by Bioactive Natural Health (yep, our parent company).
The daily support? That’s where Hey Sister! comes in. 🧡

We’re turning clinical proof into everyday relief.

🎥 Hit play. This isn’t just a moment – it’s a movement. ▶️

16/11/2025

Every month, Caylie braced for pain so intense it made her physically sick.

💊Prescription medication.
🩹Over-the-counter pain relief.
♨️Hot water bottles.
🧠Anxiety.
😓Exhaustion.
🔁Fear of becoming dependent on pills.

And when unexplained bruising appeared, she was told it was “just health anxiety.”
It wasn’t.
A second opinion confirmed anaemia and low vitamin D , and taught her to trust her body over dismissal.
While searching for better support, she came across Khapregesic® through a personal trainer on Instagram.
A plant-based, fast-acting option she could take before or during her period, without feeling like she was just masking the pain.
Today, she moves her body with confidence, rests when she needs to, and keeps Khapregesic® on hand as part of her routine.
Not to “push through” the pain, but to feel less anxious about it.
“I always keep a box on hand and no longer feel as anxious around that time of the month. It’s been a gentle, supportive addition for me.”
Caylie now talks openly about periods, encourages friends to get second opinions, and reminds women to advocate for themselves.
Real women. Real relief.
Khapregesic® tablets are traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve menstrual pain, reduce abdominal bloating and relieve symptoms of mild anxiety. Always read the label and follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional.

15/11/2025

📊 The numbers don’t lie.

For decades, period pain has been brushed off.
But the science now says otherwise.

📈 136% greater pain reduction
💊 90% reduction in painkiller use
🧠 196% improvement in psychological symptoms

These results?
They come from a world-first Aussie clinical trial on a plant-based, non-hormonal option for menstrual pain and PMS.

Published in the International Journal of Women’s Health.
Researched by Aussie scientists.
Driven by real women’s experiences.

This isn’t just a breakthrough in women’s health.
It’s proof that menstrual wellbeing deserves real science – and real solutions.

📚 The data’s here.
🛑 The silence stops now.
👇 Read the full story at heysister.com

13/11/2025

“I was told it was normal. But it wasn’t.”
Prue spent 28 years navigating brutal period pain before finally getting answers.

Diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis in her 30s, she’d already lost too much to it:
❌ School days
❌ Holidays
❌ Family milestones
❌ The dream of becoming a mum

No one should suffer that long without real relief. But like too many women, Prue’s pain was ignored, dismissed, and under-treated.

“Even with a diagnosis, the pain didn’t go away.
Nothing worked. Until now.”

In 2024, Prue discovered Hey Sister! Khapregesic®, a natural, non-hormonal option. Within months, she noticed less bloating, better moods, and fewer painkillers.

It’s not a cure. But it’s a damn good start.

She’s now telling her story to help other women stop accepting pain as normal.

Because it isn’t. And you’re not alone.

💻 Head to heysister.com
to learn more
📚 Link in bio for the published clinical trial

12/11/2025

“This isn’t just a social issue. It’s a public health crisis.”

Meet Caroline Diamantis - pharmacist, educator, and fierce-as-hell advocate who’s spent over 35 years on the pharmacy frontline.

Now? She’s part of a world-first.

The first published clinical trial of a natural, non-hormonal option for period pain. Yep, real science. Real results.

Caroline’s not here to play nice - she’s here to change the system.

“In community pharmacy, we’re not just dispensing scripts.
We’re educating. Advocating. And giving women real choices.”

We’re bloody proud to stand beside her and ring the bell for women’s health - loud, proud, and finally grounded in proof.

Because pain?
It’s real.
And now, so is the solution.
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11/11/2025

We’re proud to be working alongside netball star Keira Austin, Dr Talat, and pharmacist Caroline Diamantis to shine a light on something the world’s never seen before,

The first published clinical trial for a natural solution to period pain.

This isn’t just a win for Hey Sister.
It’s a breakthrough for everyone who’s ever been told to “just push through it.”

The results? Loud and clear:

136% more pain relief
90% less need for painkillers
196% better mood
300% improvement in social function

We’re ringing the bell for every woman still told her pain is “normal.”
And showing the world what happens when science and self-care finally meet.

The proof is here. The shift has started.

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

🩸 Aussie science just changed the game for women’s health.

More than 8 in 10 women experience period pain. Nearly half deal with PMS.
For decades, we’ve been told to “just deal with it.”
So we did something about it.

A world-first, gold-standard clinical study, published in the International Journal of Women’s Health, has confirmed a safe, plant-based, non-hormonal option for period pain and PMS.

Built right here in Australia.
Tested, proven, and backed by science.

This isn’t a claim.
It’s clinical proof.
And it’s a bloody win for women.

👉 See the breakthrough

09/11/2025

🚩 RED FLAG: When women make up 50% of the population…
…but still get treated like an afterthought in medicine.

Here’s the reality:

🔹 Women weren’t routinely included in clinical trials until 1993
🔹 Period products were tested with blue dye until 2023
🔹 Endometriosis diagnosis? Average wait time: 7–10 years
🔹 Less than 2% of global research funding goes to female reproductive health
🔹 Period pain costs the Aussie economy $14+ billion each year

These aren’t minor issues.
They’re systemic failures.

And if you’ve ever felt like you had to work harder just to be seen or believed - you're not imagining it.

This isn’t about power.
It’s about balance.
It’s about being treated like the 50% we are.

Time to stop normalising the red flags 🧡

07/11/2025

💡 Ever wondered why some weeks you’re ready to crush a workout… and others you’d rather stay curled up on the couch?

That’s your cycle talking. 🩸

When you sync your workouts to your menstrual cycle, you’re not being lazy, you’re being smart. Your hormones shift every week, which means your energy, strength, and recovery do too.

🌸 Menstrual: gentle yoga, stretching, rest
🌤️ Follicular: strength training, hikes, longer walks
🔥 Ovulatory: HIIT, heavy weights, running
🌙 Luteal: low-intensity movement, pilates, rest

Listen to your body.🧡

👉 Save this post for your next cycle and tag a sister who needs to hear this!