Leslie Carol Botha

Publisher & Founder
Holy Hormones Journal

Author, Educator, Trainer
Internationally Recognized Expert on Women’s Hormones and Behaviors
Co-author of Understanding Your Mind, Mood, and Hormone Cycle

Called one of the twenty first century’s most prominent natural cycle thinkers, Leslie Carol Botha, WHE, is an author, publisher, broadcast journalist and an internationally recognized expert on women’s hormone health. Her work emphasizes the significance of the hotwenty-firstand its profound relationship to women’s psyche. Botha’s 35 years of research demonstrates how hormone changes/fluctuations in the menstrual cycle affect women’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Botha posts her research and articles on women’s hormonal health on her blog, Holy Hormones Journal.

Botha is a member of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research, an advisory board member for the Cycles Research Institute, and an expert advisor for CycleHarmony.com

Her work and research focuses on the significance of the hormone cycle and its profound relationship to women’s psyche. Botha’s 30 years of research demonstrates how hormone changes/fluctuations in the menstrual cycle affect women’s physical, mental and emotional well being.

In 2007, Botha received a certificate of study and training in Whole Health and Whole Health Sciences from the National Institute of Whole Health. NIWH has been the pioneer in providing Whole Health Education® and Whole Health Care® since 1977. The organization is aligned with Harvard, Duke and Vanderbilt Universities and the Mayo Clinic to bring credentialing to health and wellness coaching. The National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH) is a nationally Accredited Provider of Professional Continuing Education and Development programs, endorsed and approved by leading national health care organizations.

In 2006, Botha received the Edward R. Dewey Award for her pioneering research on how women’s hormonal fluctuations affect their behaviors. The award was bequeathed by the Foundation for the Study of Cycles.

Her work is also featured in a new book titled: The World According to Cycles- How Recurring Forces Can Predict the Future and Change Your Life by Samuel A. Schreiner, Jr., published by Skyhorse Publishing, New York City.

Changing Women’s Health

Botha has just published her first book, co-authored with H. Sandra Chevalier-Batik, titled Understanding Your Mind, Mood, and Hormone Cycle. The text/workbook was written for women who want to understand the sometimes, confusing physical and psychological changes they experience each month. It is also suggested reading for men who deal with hormonal women daily; and for educators, healthcare and social welfare professionals who support women of all ages that are struggling with physical and behavioral issues caused by hormonal changes.

Their work is also featured in another book entitled: Teenage Girls - The Guide to Health, Wellness and Self-Esteem.

Holy Hormones Journal

Botha’s main focus has been on educating women about their menstrual health and how their hormones affect their behaviors. She has dedicated the past 30-years sharing this information via workshops and lectures, articles, publications, digital media, radio on the Holy Hormones Journal.

Challenging the HPV Vaccines Gardasil & Cervarix

For the past six years, Botha has been heavily involved and dedicated in using the media to share information with the public about the potential dangers of the HPV vaccines. She is a member of TruthAboutGardasil.org and is one of six women who presented research and data to the FDA in March of 2010 on the alarming statistics of Gardasil and Cervarix deaths, injuries and harm in comparison to other vaccines. She is also the past Vice President of Public Relations for S.A.N.E. Vax, Inc. an organization dedicated to educating the public about the safety and efficacy of vaccinations.

In March of 2011, Botha was invited to present her concerns about Gardasil at the British Society for Ecological Medicine Conference in London. At that time she had the opportunity to meet with Andrew Wakefield, Dr. Lucija Tomlijenovic, and famed journalist, Christina England.

Botha is currently a Women’s Health Consultant for the Focus for Health Foundation and Communications Director for The Liberty Beacon.