There’s so much attention (deservedly) on the menopause right now, but actually it’s the ‘perimenopause’ that we need to talk about, as this is when women can really struggle. The …
Why zinc is not only great for your health, but also your hormones
While we only need a small amount of zinc, it’s incredibly important! It’s not only vital for your immune system, DNA repair, vision, taste, smell, growth and healing, it’s also …
Feeling bloated? Common causes of bloating and how to beat it
Bloating is one of the most common symptoms we hear from our female clients, especially for women with PMS or going through perimenopause and beyond. It’s not fun to be …
Vitamin B12 Benefits – and Symptoms of Deficiency
What do you know about Vitamin B12? I didn’t know much about it before I studied nutrition. I knew B12 was something you got from animal foods, so vegetarians and …
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Is your hair falling out or thinning? Natural solutions for female hair loss
Although we expect men to lose their hair as they age, many women suffer hair loss or hair thinning, it’s a really common symptom particularly in women over 40. It’s …
The Eight B vitamins and why you need them all
There’s not just one Vitamin B, there are no less than eight B vitamins that we need to get from our diet that are crucial to our health, hormones and …
The low down on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT); benefits and safety
Working with women’s hormones day in day out, I get asked a lot about HRT and in particular about the benefits and safety. Now I am not a medical doctor, …
What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and 7 ways to avoid them
What do you know about Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals? I hadn’t even heard of them before I started studying hormones. But I now know they are like invisible hormone wreckers! Are …
Why I’m a huge fan of the 80-20 rule when it comes to your health
I learnt about the 80-20 rule and decided to adopt it as soon as I started nutrition college! Why? Because I didn’t want to give up my 3 favourite things; …
Have we forgotten the importance of hydration in our search for optimal health?
I’m afraid I’m guilty of not putting hydration at the top of my health goals! I forget to drink enough water. A lot! But I am realising as I get …