The Blog Hypothyroidism; 9 natural ways to support an underactive thyroidHypothyroidism is a lot more common than hyperthyroidism, hypo is when you have an underactive thyroid or low output of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Hyperthyroid is when you've got too ......How to make sure your vegan diet is healthyWith the launch of Veganuary in 2014, and the huge uptake in adopting a vegan diet, especially amongst the younger generation, many more people are avoiding animal foods in their ......Is counting calories the best way to lose weight?I was first introduced to counting calories at Weight Watchers when I was 7 years old. I weighed 7 stone and my parents were advised to send me to Weight ......How to have a healthy Christmas (within reason!)It's a time to relax and reward yourself (especially after this year!), so is it even possible to have a healthy Christmas? 2020 has been anything but ‘normal' so many ......It's time to break the taboo about vaginal dryness and painful sexVaginal dryness or any ‘down there' issues are not something we tend (or want) to talk about. Yet it's one of the most common symptoms of menopause, and most of ......Why snacking is not so good for you after allSnacking didn’t exist in our grandparents time. They had 3 square meals a day and didn’t need anything in between. Then some time in the 1970’s food companies saw an ......The magic of magnesium; how to make sure you're getting the benefitsIf you're over 40, stressed or tired (anyone?!), then I'm going to suggest that Magnesium could be your new best friend. I struggle when I don't get enough magnesium. I ......How to choose the best foods for hormone balanceWhether your pre, peri or post menopausal, hormone balance is vital for energy, mood, brain power, weight, sleep, digestion, bone health and a whole lot more! What’s the one thing ......How to avoid burnout and find harmony – with Dawn BreslinWith the world seeming a little crazy right now, endless juggling and responsibilities, it can be easy to burnout. Through her work as TV and radio presenter, best-selling Hay House ......How to Balance Cortisol Levels With More Self Care2020 has certainly been a year to test our cortisol levels. With all the chaos, uncertainty and emotions this year has brought us, stress and mental health issues have gone ......Which herbal remedies for menopause are the most effectiveIf you’re looking for an alternative to HRT, then you may want to explore herbal remedies for menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia and ......Natural approaches to prevent and improve OsteoporosisThe stats for osteoporosis are scary – worldwide 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture (1 in 5 for men). Over 60% of fractures occur in ......Menopause; what you need to know (and aren't often told)Menopause has come a long way in the last few years. There is a LOT of information out there now (thankfully!) to help and support women going through what can ......Why gut health and stool tests can be the key to optimal healthLouise Joyce is a director at Invivo healthcare company specializing in the human microbiome and state of the art stool tests. It's the lab we use for all of our ......16 of the most nutritious superfoodsThe ‘superfoods' market has exploded these last few years. Often hidden in quirky health food shops, many of these products are now household names and available in supermarkets! Why? Because ......Are You Deficient In These Essential Vitamins and Minerals?Just as we need air and water, we all know that our bodies need vitamins and minerals to function properly. They are the essential micronutrients your body needs to build, ......Why These Organic Foods Are Worth Investing InOrganic foods are often more expensive and not always available. It’s often a tricky choice. Is it worth spending the extra money? In an ideal world, we’d all be buying ......Migraines; common triggers and natural approachesIf you suffer from migraines, you don't need to be told how debilitating they are. I hear it often from the many women who have to live with them on ......Hormone testing; is it the missing link for you?If you've been suffering from symptoms of hormone imbalance (whether you're pre, peri or post menopause), hormone testing can often be the missing link in your journey back to full ......Why you need to focus on your blood sugar to feel goodMost of us know that if you can balance your blood sugar you’re going to be healthier. But how does that work? And what's it got to do with your ......Recommended Books That Will Educate and EntertainI'm always looking for recommended hormone related books, so I thought I'd let you have a few of my current favourites if you get time to get some reading in ......What Supplements Are Best For Women Over 40?If you're a woman over 40, you might be thinking about taking supplements to help you with common symptoms that come with the perimenopause years. I believe food always comes ......5 top tips on how to sleep better, with Dr NerinaIf you can't sleep or you're struggling to get good quality sleep, you're not alone! Dr Nerina Ramlakhan is a neuroscientist and sleep expert. She has written 3 best selling ......How to improve joint pain as you get olderIf you're over 35, you could be among the estimated 7/10 women suffering from joint pain. And often this is just an accepted part of ‘getting older’ and managed by ......Why healthy fats are so good for your hormonesFor YEARS, we’ve been told that fat MAKES YOU FAT (even healthy fats!). Ever since the 1950’s when research came out that linked saturated fat and cholesterol with heart disease, the low-fat ......How to ditch the booze and enjoy an alcohol free lifestyle – with Janey Lee GraceAre you ready to ditch the booze and live an alcohol free life? Well that's exactly what Janey Lee Grace (best selling author and co-presenter of Steve Wright in the ......6 surprising health benefits of mindful eating (and how to get started)You've probably heard of the benefits of mindfulness, but do you know that mindful eating can have some huge health benefits? If you're anything like me, you probably eat on ......Why You Need Good Gut Health For Happy HormonesWhen I started studying hormones back in the day, I didn’t think I’d also have to study poo and gut health! But working with women's hormones week in week out, ......Are you ‘shining offline'? How to improve your digital wellbeing.In our constantly switched on world, how do you manage your digital wellbeing? That's a question Laura Willis, from Shine Offline (and also my sister-in-law!), has been asking for the ......How To Use Your ‘Soft Power' To Create Impact Without BurnoutDr Joanna Martin is truly a force for good in this world, and the epitome of ‘soft power'. 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And while we might be jumping around with Joe Wicks or doing online ......The Cortisol Connection – How Stress Affects Your Whole BodyCortisol is our main stress hormone, and it's a life-saver when we're in danger. However it can also have a hugely negative impact on the rest of our body if ......Oestrogen Dominance; symptoms, causes and tipsOestrogen (or estrogen) dominance is a term used for when we have too much oestrogen (or too little progesterone to balance it out). And it could be the reason for increasing numbers ......How To Boost Your Immune SystemIf you’re able to, and once you've adjusted to this new ‘normal', there has never been a better (or stranger!) time to focus on supporting your immune system. Despite the ......Tired All The Time? 5 Tips to Boost Your EnergyAre you feeling TATT? This is the shorthand version of ‘tired all the time' invented by doctors and health practitioners, because it's so common! I hear this so often when ......Top 10 Sleeping TipsNeed some sleeping tips? Poor quality sleep is one of the most underestimated factors behind menopausal symptoms, fatigue, weight gain and low mood. So many of our clients tell me ......Meet Meg Mathews; From Party Girl to Menopause WarriorAt age 47, nineties Brit-pop celebrity Meg Mathews thought she was going crazy. She was suddenly unable to sleep, unable to leave her house for long, and suffering crippling anxiety. ......When Hormones Clash; Adolescence and MenopauseAdolescence and menopause can be a clash of hormones that can de-rail any family relationships! Motherhood has been dubbed by many as ‘the best job in the world’, and it ......How to Balance Your Feisty 4 HormonesTo properly balance your hormones, you need to focus on the 4 main hormones that dictate how we look, feel, think and behave. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released ......Happy Hormones – Step 4 – Move (the best hormone exercise)Step 4 is about making sure we are doing the best hormone exercise. Moving and exercising to support our hormones, but getting the right balance for our own bodies, not ......Happy Hormones – Step 3 – Cleanse (from toxic chemicals)Today I’m covering Step 3 of the Happy Hormone Code and that’s CLEANSE – minimising your exposure to toxic chemicals and ensuring your detoxification systems are working. Toxins are all ......Happy Hormones – Step 2 – Rest & Stress ManagementThe next step of my Self Care 4 step Happy Hormones Code is Step 2 – REST and stress management. It’s no good being on the best diet in the ......Happy Hormones Self Care – Step 1 – EatDo you want happy hormones this year? You may know that I really don’t advocate New Year resolutions or radical ‘all or nothing' changes to your diet or lifestyle. Especially ......Why cruciferous vegetables should be on your plate all year roundDid you know that cruciferous vegetables are literally superfoods for your hormones? We all know we need to eat more vegetables. But not all veggies are made equally. Some groups like ......Vitamin D – why you need to supplement and what to take with itWe know Vitamin D is the ‘sunshine vitamin’ but did you know, it is actually a hormone? And it’s absolutely vital to keep us in optimal health. Daylight and sunshine is not ......Which are healthier; smoothies or juices?If you're trying to be healthier, then you've probably tried including juices or smoothies into your diet. I often get asked which is better? As always, it's not that clear ......Is stress making your menopause worse?It’s very rare that I speak to a woman that isn't dealing with some form of stress these days. Perhaps that’s why we’re seeing so many women suffering more severe ......PMS; natural solutions to stop the monthly misery!Are you or someone you know suffering from PMS symptoms? PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome (it used to be known as PMT). It's thought around half of women still menstruating ......My Top 10 Menopause MythsBack in 2014 when I started out, menopause was not something that was spoken about, let alone all over the newspapers and magazines!Despite so much more information and advice out ......Is Coffee Good Or Bad For Your Health?If you’re starting a healthy eating plan or diet, you’ll most likely be told to give up coffee. It’s always been thought to be bad for you. The truth is ......7 Ways To Avoid Endocrine Disrupting ChemicalsDo you know about Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals? 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I'm talking about your stress getting in the way of your long anticipated ......Menopause and sex; low libido, vaginal dryness, painful intercourseSex is a subject that has been way too long in the taboo cupboard! Advice for peri and menopausal women has been hard to find, so we're hitting it head-on ......2 menopause supplements that are credible HRT alternativesI get asked a lot about menopause supplements that work for women who can't or don't want to go down the medication route. Supplements do just that, they ‘supplement' a ......8 Great Health Benefits Of Summer (But Watch Out For The Pitfalls)!Summer has finally begun here in the UK – we've just hit some lovely weather and it's feeling pretty warm. I love the summer, but if you're having hot flushes ......11 Proven Health Benefits of YogaI discovered yoga about 10 years ago, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. It makes me slow down for one, but the strength and flexibility I have from ......Feeling bloated? 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Progesterone works alongside ......Phytoestrogens – Mother Nature's Little Helpers For Menopause SymptomsIf you’re looking for an alternative to HRT or just wanting to manage your symptoms naturally, phytoestrogens could be your new best friend! What are Phytoestrogens? They are natural plant ......How to have your Easter treats and stay balanced!For me, Easter time is very egg-citing (sorry!!).  Not only is it a nice 4 day weekend, but it marks the end of a long winter (here in the UK) ......The Gut-Brain Connection – How Stress And IBS Are LinkedDid you know that the gut is called ‘the second brain' by scientists studying the gut-brain connection? There's constant messaging going on between the brain and the gut, so if ......Endometriosis – Natural Solutions That Can Really HelpEndometriosis is way more common that we are led to believe. There are an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age that are thought to be suffering from this ......The limitations of HRT – menopause is not all about oestrogen.When we hear about menopause, we are often hearing of symptoms and issues associated with declining levels of oestrogen. And when we are debating the pro's and cons of Hormone ......Meet Lara Briden, The Period Revolutionary!I've been a little bit obsessed with Lara Briden since I read her book The Period Repair Manual! I thought I knew everything about hormones until I started to follow ......The amazing health benefits of dark chocolateI desperately wanted to be a good nutritionist, but one thing I was never prepared to give up was my chocolate fix. It wasn't always the healthy kind back then. ......7 ways to help your anxiety during peri-menopause and menopauseWomen are more susceptible to anxiety, it's a fact! Recent studies found that women were twice as likely to suffer than men, and even more so in Europe and the ......Why Self Care Beats New Year Resolutions – My Top 10 TipsHow are your New Years resolutions going? If you’re anything like me, you might be finding January a really hard time to make lasting changes. It’s right after Christmas when ......Peri-menopause; what is it and how to sail through it naturallyThere's so much attention (deservedly) on the menopause right now, which is great news for all women needing support. But menopause is still regarded as something that happens in your ......7 Ways to Prevent Female Hair LossAlthough we expect men to lose their hair as they age, many women suffer hair loss or hair thinning too. 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There are so many conflicting reports, it's impossible to ......How alcohol affects your hormones, weight, mood, sleep and more…I hate talking about the negative effects of alcohol. I don't have many vices, but I’m a wine (and gin!) lover, and I really don't want to give it up! ......Why I've changed my mind about potatoes!Why am I talking about potatoes?? Well, they have had a bit of a bad rap in the past. The nutrition world (including me!) had shunned potatoes because they were ......My Top 10 Nutrition MythsThe internet is a great thing, but unfortunately there are still a lot of nutrition myths out there! With all that information, what and who to believe can be a ......Hot Flushes, Hot Flashes & Night Sweats – Causes and RemediesHot flushes (or hot flashes) and night sweats are some of the most common symptoms during menopause, and it's happening because you've got fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone, which ......Top 10 tips to love your liver!When you hear the word detoxification, it usually brings up images of exotic juice fasts or powders that leave you sitting on the loo all day! But your body has ......Mental health and hormonesMental health issues are finally getting the attention they rightly deserve. And it seems women are more affected than men. According to large scale population studies, women are 1.5 to ......IBS – how you can get to the root causeWhat exactly is IBS? 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Did you know that ......10 time-saving tips for healthy eatingby Lauren Lovell, lead nutritionist for Happy Hormones for Life For most of us, weekdays involve an endless to-do list with plenty of commitments to work, family and friends. This leaves ......Natural solutions for PCOSPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition describing a set of symptoms that can include missing or delayed ovulation, excess androgens (acne, facial hair, hair loss), weight gain, ......Why I changed my mind about meditationWhat do you think of when you hear the word meditation? Someone sitting cross-legged up a mountain chanting ‘om'? That's what I used to think, and I knew it wasn't for me. ......Has your sex drive gone AWOL? Top tips to boost libido.If you're a woman over 40, you may be wondering if you're ever going to get your sex drive back. You used to get excited about sex with your partner, ......Sugar and sugar alternativesSugar is now thought to be the greatest threat to human health, bar none! And it seriously messes with your hormones. When you eat sugar and refined carbohydrates, it causes your ......Ditch the diet if you're over 40!When is this ‘miracle diet' bombardment ever going to stop?  Each new fad gets us excited with its promises to be the ‘ONE' that finally works. It’s time to get off the ......How brain fog can feel like you’re losing your mindConstantly losing your keys? Forgetting your words in the middle of a sentence (or someone’s name (so embarrassing!)? Or finding it impossible to concentrate and focus, let alone solve a ......Why controlling insulin is the key to weight lossThat spare tyre around your middle – it just won’t go, no matter what diet you try or how much exercise you do? Insulin is one of the hormones responsible. ......5 hormone balancing foods that help you lose weightMost people ask me what foods they need to eat (or not eat) to lose weight. Anyone can lose a few pounds on a diet, only to put it back ......How to tell if your thyroid is struggling and 13 tips to help it naturallyIf you have a normally functioning thyroid, you may be a bit sceptical when you hear a woman with some extra weight blaming it on her thyroid. But thyroid conditions ......23 reasons you're struggling with weight loss after 40Why is weight loss so much harder as you get older? You've always been able to lose weight if you set your mind to it, right? You go on holiday, ......Are you suffering from adrenal fatigue?Adrenal fatigue has become the new buzz word and it’s becoming an epidemic in the Western world. It’s actually just a more technical term for ‘burnout’ – when you have ......How to control your food cravingsFood cravings…Are they real?  Or are we just all weak when it comes to choosing healthy food options? I’m not talking weird pregnancy cravings here (they have their own story), ......Your life in hormonesSeriously, what the hell happens to our hormones as we get older? I know we all hit ‘middle age’ at different times, but it hit me at around 41. I ......How to stop peri-menopausal hormones ruining your careerYou’re smart, confident and you’re a high achiever. And you’ve worked damned hard to get to where you are in your career. And then you hit your 40’s. And suddenly ......To detox or not to detox…?I get asked a lot about whether we should detox. Is it a con? Do we really need to detox? Doesn’t our body do it naturally anyway? The answer is ......Beating the January bluesIt’s the same for many after the Christmas and New Year excesses. Fatigue, exhaustion, bloating and general lethargy set in and you just want to hibernate under your duvet.  Welcome ......The top 5 hormones that can help or hinder your weight lossSo it’s that time of year again, when we decide to lose some weight for the New Year. Many of us start off well but by the end of January ......Hormone disrupting chemicals and how to avoid themI’m not into scaremongering, but the number of chemicals we are exposed to is getting worrying. Our lives today are much more toxic than ever before. According to the US ......11 ways to sleep like a babyVery few of us are getting a good night’s sleep! I guess its not surprising with the stressful lives we are leading. Getting to sleep, staying asleep and waking up ......All Hail the Kale! (and an amazing way to eat it)Move over broccoli, is kale the true king of the veggie world? 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How to make sure your vegan diet is healthyWith the launch of Veganuary in 2014, and the huge uptake in adopting a vegan diet, especially amongst the younger generation, many more people are avoiding animal foods in their ......
Is counting calories the best way to lose weight?I was first introduced to counting calories at Weight Watchers when I was 7 years old. I weighed 7 stone and my parents were advised to send me to Weight ......
How to have a healthy Christmas (within reason!)It's a time to relax and reward yourself (especially after this year!), so is it even possible to have a healthy Christmas? 2020 has been anything but ‘normal' so many ......
It's time to break the taboo about vaginal dryness and painful sexVaginal dryness or any ‘down there' issues are not something we tend (or want) to talk about. Yet it's one of the most common symptoms of menopause, and most of ......
Why snacking is not so good for you after allSnacking didn’t exist in our grandparents time. They had 3 square meals a day and didn’t need anything in between. Then some time in the 1970’s food companies saw an ......
The magic of magnesium; how to make sure you're getting the benefitsIf you're over 40, stressed or tired (anyone?!), then I'm going to suggest that Magnesium could be your new best friend. I struggle when I don't get enough magnesium. I ......
How to choose the best foods for hormone balanceWhether your pre, peri or post menopausal, hormone balance is vital for energy, mood, brain power, weight, sleep, digestion, bone health and a whole lot more! What’s the one thing ......
How to avoid burnout and find harmony – with Dawn BreslinWith the world seeming a little crazy right now, endless juggling and responsibilities, it can be easy to burnout. Through her work as TV and radio presenter, best-selling Hay House ......
How to Balance Cortisol Levels With More Self Care2020 has certainly been a year to test our cortisol levels. With all the chaos, uncertainty and emotions this year has brought us, stress and mental health issues have gone ......
Which herbal remedies for menopause are the most effectiveIf you’re looking for an alternative to HRT, then you may want to explore herbal remedies for menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, insomnia and ......
Natural approaches to prevent and improve OsteoporosisThe stats for osteoporosis are scary – worldwide 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture (1 in 5 for men). Over 60% of fractures occur in ......
Menopause; what you need to know (and aren't often told)Menopause has come a long way in the last few years. There is a LOT of information out there now (thankfully!) to help and support women going through what can ......
Why gut health and stool tests can be the key to optimal healthLouise Joyce is a director at Invivo healthcare company specializing in the human microbiome and state of the art stool tests. It's the lab we use for all of our ......
16 of the most nutritious superfoodsThe ‘superfoods' market has exploded these last few years. Often hidden in quirky health food shops, many of these products are now household names and available in supermarkets! Why? Because ......
Are You Deficient In These Essential Vitamins and Minerals?Just as we need air and water, we all know that our bodies need vitamins and minerals to function properly. They are the essential micronutrients your body needs to build, ......
Why These Organic Foods Are Worth Investing InOrganic foods are often more expensive and not always available. It’s often a tricky choice. Is it worth spending the extra money? In an ideal world, we’d all be buying ......
Migraines; common triggers and natural approachesIf you suffer from migraines, you don't need to be told how debilitating they are. I hear it often from the many women who have to live with them on ......
Hormone testing; is it the missing link for you?If you've been suffering from symptoms of hormone imbalance (whether you're pre, peri or post menopause), hormone testing can often be the missing link in your journey back to full ......
Why you need to focus on your blood sugar to feel goodMost of us know that if you can balance your blood sugar you’re going to be healthier. But how does that work? And what's it got to do with your ......
Recommended Books That Will Educate and EntertainI'm always looking for recommended hormone related books, so I thought I'd let you have a few of my current favourites if you get time to get some reading in ......
What Supplements Are Best For Women Over 40?If you're a woman over 40, you might be thinking about taking supplements to help you with common symptoms that come with the perimenopause years. I believe food always comes ......
5 top tips on how to sleep better, with Dr NerinaIf you can't sleep or you're struggling to get good quality sleep, you're not alone! Dr Nerina Ramlakhan is a neuroscientist and sleep expert. She has written 3 best selling ......
How to improve joint pain as you get olderIf you're over 35, you could be among the estimated 7/10 women suffering from joint pain. And often this is just an accepted part of ‘getting older’ and managed by ......
Why healthy fats are so good for your hormonesFor YEARS, we’ve been told that fat MAKES YOU FAT (even healthy fats!). Ever since the 1950’s when research came out that linked saturated fat and cholesterol with heart disease, the low-fat ......
How to ditch the booze and enjoy an alcohol free lifestyle – with Janey Lee GraceAre you ready to ditch the booze and live an alcohol free life? Well that's exactly what Janey Lee Grace (best selling author and co-presenter of Steve Wright in the ......
6 surprising health benefits of mindful eating (and how to get started)You've probably heard of the benefits of mindfulness, but do you know that mindful eating can have some huge health benefits? If you're anything like me, you probably eat on ......
Why You Need Good Gut Health For Happy HormonesWhen I started studying hormones back in the day, I didn’t think I’d also have to study poo and gut health! But working with women's hormones week in week out, ......
Are you ‘shining offline'? How to improve your digital wellbeing.In our constantly switched on world, how do you manage your digital wellbeing? That's a question Laura Willis, from Shine Offline (and also my sister-in-law!), has been asking for the ......
How To Use Your ‘Soft Power' To Create Impact Without BurnoutDr Joanna Martin is truly a force for good in this world, and the epitome of ‘soft power'. She's a renowned visionary, coach and catalyst. As founder of One of ......
What is Gluten, and do you need to avoid it?You can’t have avoided the bad press that gluten has had over the last few years. In fact 1 in 10 of us in the UK have now gone ‘gluten free’ (as ......
The Best Exercise For Your HormonesAre you doing the best exercise for your hormones? Exercise is vital for hormone balance, as it has been shown to reduce stress levels and also improve your insulin function. But there are a ......
Vitamin D Supplements For Immune Support & Covid 19Do you need to take Vitamin D supplements? If you’ve managed to get some sunshine during the lockdown period, you’ll have got a good dose of vital Vitamin D. But not ......
How to stop overeating your way through lockdownOvereating? Well we are deep into lockdown – we’ve now been stuck inside for almost a month! And while we might be jumping around with Joe Wicks or doing online ......
The Cortisol Connection – How Stress Affects Your Whole BodyCortisol is our main stress hormone, and it's a life-saver when we're in danger. However it can also have a hugely negative impact on the rest of our body if ......
Oestrogen Dominance; symptoms, causes and tipsOestrogen (or estrogen) dominance is a term used for when we have too much oestrogen (or too little progesterone to balance it out). And it could be the reason for increasing numbers ......
How To Boost Your Immune SystemIf you’re able to, and once you've adjusted to this new ‘normal', there has never been a better (or stranger!) time to focus on supporting your immune system. Despite the ......
Tired All The Time? 5 Tips to Boost Your EnergyAre you feeling TATT? This is the shorthand version of ‘tired all the time' invented by doctors and health practitioners, because it's so common! I hear this so often when ......
Top 10 Sleeping TipsNeed some sleeping tips? Poor quality sleep is one of the most underestimated factors behind menopausal symptoms, fatigue, weight gain and low mood. So many of our clients tell me ......
Meet Meg Mathews; From Party Girl to Menopause WarriorAt age 47, nineties Brit-pop celebrity Meg Mathews thought she was going crazy. She was suddenly unable to sleep, unable to leave her house for long, and suffering crippling anxiety. ......
When Hormones Clash; Adolescence and MenopauseAdolescence and menopause can be a clash of hormones that can de-rail any family relationships! Motherhood has been dubbed by many as ‘the best job in the world’, and it ......
How to Balance Your Feisty 4 HormonesTo properly balance your hormones, you need to focus on the 4 main hormones that dictate how we look, feel, think and behave. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released ......
Happy Hormones – Step 4 – Move (the best hormone exercise)Step 4 is about making sure we are doing the best hormone exercise. Moving and exercising to support our hormones, but getting the right balance for our own bodies, not ......
Happy Hormones – Step 3 – Cleanse (from toxic chemicals)Today I’m covering Step 3 of the Happy Hormone Code and that’s CLEANSE – minimising your exposure to toxic chemicals and ensuring your detoxification systems are working. Toxins are all ......
Happy Hormones – Step 2 – Rest & Stress ManagementThe next step of my Self Care 4 step Happy Hormones Code is Step 2 – REST and stress management. It’s no good being on the best diet in the ......
Happy Hormones Self Care – Step 1 – EatDo you want happy hormones this year? You may know that I really don’t advocate New Year resolutions or radical ‘all or nothing' changes to your diet or lifestyle. Especially ......
Why cruciferous vegetables should be on your plate all year roundDid you know that cruciferous vegetables are literally superfoods for your hormones? We all know we need to eat more vegetables. But not all veggies are made equally. Some groups like ......
Vitamin D – why you need to supplement and what to take with itWe know Vitamin D is the ‘sunshine vitamin’ but did you know, it is actually a hormone? And it’s absolutely vital to keep us in optimal health. Daylight and sunshine is not ......
Which are healthier; smoothies or juices?If you're trying to be healthier, then you've probably tried including juices or smoothies into your diet. I often get asked which is better? As always, it's not that clear ......
Is stress making your menopause worse?It’s very rare that I speak to a woman that isn't dealing with some form of stress these days. Perhaps that’s why we’re seeing so many women suffering more severe ......
PMS; natural solutions to stop the monthly misery!Are you or someone you know suffering from PMS symptoms? PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome (it used to be known as PMT). It's thought around half of women still menstruating ......
My Top 10 Menopause MythsBack in 2014 when I started out, menopause was not something that was spoken about, let alone all over the newspapers and magazines!Despite so much more information and advice out ......
Is Coffee Good Or Bad For Your Health?If you’re starting a healthy eating plan or diet, you’ll most likely be told to give up coffee. It’s always been thought to be bad for you. The truth is ......
7 Ways To Avoid Endocrine Disrupting ChemicalsDo you know about Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals? Are you doing all the right things to balance your hormones; eating a nutrient dense diet, exercising, managing your stress, and you’re still ......
Meet Nicole Jardim – why period problems are not ‘normal'!I've been a long time fan of Nicole Jardim and her vital work helping women with period problems, so when she agreed to an interview, I was very excited! Nicole ......
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) safety; should you be worried?Working with women’s hormones day in day out, I get asked a lot about HRT and in particular about HRT safety. Now I am not a medical doctor, but it's ......
Men's Guide to Menopause; How To Support The Woman In Your LifeGoing through menopause can be turbulent for any woman, but it can also be a very scary time for men as they see the woman they love morphing into some angry ......
Holiday Stress – 2 mistakes to avoid when you're trying to relaxDon't get me wrong, I'm not talking about holiday stress as in your holiday itself is stressful. I'm talking about your stress getting in the way of your long anticipated ......
Menopause and sex; low libido, vaginal dryness, painful intercourseSex is a subject that has been way too long in the taboo cupboard! Advice for peri and menopausal women has been hard to find, so we're hitting it head-on ......
2 menopause supplements that are credible HRT alternativesI get asked a lot about menopause supplements that work for women who can't or don't want to go down the medication route. Supplements do just that, they ‘supplement' a ......
8 Great Health Benefits Of Summer (But Watch Out For The Pitfalls)!Summer has finally begun here in the UK – we've just hit some lovely weather and it's feeling pretty warm. I love the summer, but if you're having hot flushes ......
11 Proven Health Benefits of YogaI discovered yoga about 10 years ago, and I’ve been a huge fan ever since. It makes me slow down for one, but the strength and flexibility I have from ......
Feeling bloated? Common causes of bloating and how to beat itBloating 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 ......
The Health Benefits of Time Restricted EatingWe've all heard of Intermittent Fasting, but Time Restricted Eating is the new buzzword in the health industry! What is TRE? It’s a form of Intermittent Fasting where instead of ......
The underestimated health benefits of walkingWalking as a form of exercise is often snubbed by the fitness industry who try to persuade us to go big or go home! But intense exercise and long hard ......
The power of progesterone – how to boost it naturallyWe all know that oestrogen has a crucial role to play in all phases of a woman’s life, however little is heard of it’s sister hormone progesterone. Progesterone works alongside ......
Phytoestrogens – Mother Nature's Little Helpers For Menopause SymptomsIf you’re looking for an alternative to HRT or just wanting to manage your symptoms naturally, phytoestrogens could be your new best friend! What are Phytoestrogens? They are natural plant ......
How to have your Easter treats and stay balanced!For me, Easter time is very egg-citing (sorry!!). Â Not only is it a nice 4 day weekend, but it marks the end of a long winter (here in the UK) ......
The Gut-Brain Connection – How Stress And IBS Are LinkedDid you know that the gut is called ‘the second brain' by scientists studying the gut-brain connection? There's constant messaging going on between the brain and the gut, so if ......
Endometriosis – Natural Solutions That Can Really HelpEndometriosis is way more common that we are led to believe. There are an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age that are thought to be suffering from this ......
The limitations of HRT – menopause is not all about oestrogen.When we hear about menopause, we are often hearing of symptoms and issues associated with declining levels of oestrogen. And when we are debating the pro's and cons of Hormone ......
Meet Lara Briden, The Period Revolutionary!I've been a little bit obsessed with Lara Briden since I read her book The Period Repair Manual! I thought I knew everything about hormones until I started to follow ......
The amazing health benefits of dark chocolateI desperately wanted to be a good nutritionist, but one thing I was never prepared to give up was my chocolate fix. It wasn't always the healthy kind back then. ......
7 ways to help your anxiety during peri-menopause and menopauseWomen are more susceptible to anxiety, it's a fact! Recent studies found that women were twice as likely to suffer than men, and even more so in Europe and the ......
Why Self Care Beats New Year Resolutions – My Top 10 TipsHow are your New Years resolutions going? If you’re anything like me, you might be finding January a really hard time to make lasting changes. It’s right after Christmas when ......
Peri-menopause; what is it and how to sail through it naturallyThere's so much attention (deservedly) on the menopause right now, which is great news for all women needing support. But menopause is still regarded as something that happens in your ......
7 Ways to Prevent Female Hair LossAlthough we expect men to lose their hair as they age, many women suffer hair loss or hair thinning too. It’s a really common symptom in women over 40, whether ......
Thyroid testing – what's wrong with ‘normal'?When I talk about the importance of thyroid testing if you suspect you may have symptoms, many women tell me they have already been tested and told they were ‘normal'. ......
Osteoporosis – causes, risk factors and natural solutionsThe stats for osteoporosis are scary – worldwide 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture (1 in 5 for men). Over 60% of fractures occur in ......
Vitamin B12 Benefits and Symptoms of DeficiencyWhat do you know about Vitamin B12 deficiency? I didn’t know much about it before I studied nutrition. I knew B12 was something you got from animal foods, so vegetarians ......
Is eating organic food better for you (or your hormones)?With organic food sales going through the roof, is it actually better for you? If you Google it, it won't help! There are so many conflicting reports, it's impossible to ......
How alcohol affects your hormones, weight, mood, sleep and more…I hate talking about the negative effects of alcohol. I don't have many vices, but I’m a wine (and gin!) lover, and I really don't want to give it up! ......
Why I've changed my mind about potatoes!Why am I talking about potatoes?? Well, they have had a bit of a bad rap in the past. The nutrition world (including me!) had shunned potatoes because they were ......
My Top 10 Nutrition MythsThe internet is a great thing, but unfortunately there are still a lot of nutrition myths out there! With all that information, what and who to believe can be a ......
Hot Flushes, Hot Flashes & Night Sweats – Causes and RemediesHot flushes (or hot flashes) and night sweats are some of the most common symptoms during menopause, and it's happening because you've got fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone, which ......
Top 10 tips to love your liver!When you hear the word detoxification, it usually brings up images of exotic juice fasts or powders that leave you sitting on the loo all day! But your body has ......
Mental health and hormonesMental health issues are finally getting the attention they rightly deserve. And it seems women are more affected than men. According to large scale population studies, women are 1.5 to ......
IBS – how you can get to the root causeWhat exactly is IBS? IBS actually means Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it's a set of symptoms that aren't found to be contributing to bowel cancer or inflammatory bowel disease, usually ......
Menopause in the WorkplaceImagine, for a moment, that there was a health problem that affected a major part of your workforce. And that the symptoms had a detrimental impact on confidence, energy levels, ......
How to get more oxytocin – your LOVE hormoneOxytocin is not often a hormone that you might come across. It's known as the LOVE hormone, and we all need more of that, so I think we should know ......
Menopause Foods; How To Eat Your Way Through The ChangeIf you are over 40 and going through some changes, you might be looking for the right menopause foods to include in your diet. You may be one of the ......
10 things you need to know about your hormonesAre your hormones sending you on a physical and emotional roller coaster? You might not be aware how much these little chemical messengers actually rule your life. Did you know that ......
10 time-saving tips for healthy eatingby Lauren Lovell, lead nutritionist for Happy Hormones for Life For most of us, weekdays involve an endless to-do list with plenty of commitments to work, family and friends. This leaves ......
Natural solutions for PCOSPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition describing a set of symptoms that can include missing or delayed ovulation, excess androgens (acne, facial hair, hair loss), weight gain, ......
Why I changed my mind about meditationWhat do you think of when you hear the word meditation? Someone sitting cross-legged up a mountain chanting ‘om'? That's what I used to think, and I knew it wasn't for me. ......
Has your sex drive gone AWOL? Top tips to boost libido.If you're a woman over 40, you may be wondering if you're ever going to get your sex drive back. You used to get excited about sex with your partner, ......
Sugar and sugar alternativesSugar is now thought to be the greatest threat to human health, bar none! And it seriously messes with your hormones. When you eat sugar and refined carbohydrates, it causes your ......
Ditch the diet if you're over 40!When is this ‘miracle diet' bombardment ever going to stop?  Each new fad gets us excited with its promises to be the ‘ONE' that finally works. It’s time to get off the ......
How brain fog can feel like you’re losing your mindConstantly losing your keys? Forgetting your words in the middle of a sentence (or someone’s name (so embarrassing!)? Or finding it impossible to concentrate and focus, let alone solve a ......
Why controlling insulin is the key to weight lossThat spare tyre around your middle – it just won’t go, no matter what diet you try or how much exercise you do? Insulin is one of the hormones responsible. ......
5 hormone balancing foods that help you lose weightMost people ask me what foods they need to eat (or not eat) to lose weight. Anyone can lose a few pounds on a diet, only to put it back ......
How to tell if your thyroid is struggling and 13 tips to help it naturallyIf you have a normally functioning thyroid, you may be a bit sceptical when you hear a woman with some extra weight blaming it on her thyroid. But thyroid conditions ......
23 reasons you're struggling with weight loss after 40Why is weight loss so much harder as you get older? You've always been able to lose weight if you set your mind to it, right? You go on holiday, ......
Are you suffering from adrenal fatigue?Adrenal fatigue has become the new buzz word and it’s becoming an epidemic in the Western world. It’s actually just a more technical term for ‘burnout’ – when you have ......
How to control your food cravingsFood cravings…Are they real?  Or are we just all weak when it comes to choosing healthy food options? I’m not talking weird pregnancy cravings here (they have their own story), ......
Your life in hormonesSeriously, what the hell happens to our hormones as we get older? I know we all hit ‘middle age’ at different times, but it hit me at around 41. I ......
How to stop peri-menopausal hormones ruining your careerYou’re smart, confident and you’re a high achiever. And you’ve worked damned hard to get to where you are in your career. And then you hit your 40’s. And suddenly ......
To detox or not to detox…?I get asked a lot about whether we should detox. Is it a con? Do we really need to detox? Doesn’t our body do it naturally anyway? The answer is ......
Beating the January bluesIt’s the same for many after the Christmas and New Year excesses. Fatigue, exhaustion, bloating and general lethargy set in and you just want to hibernate under your duvet.  Welcome ......
The top 5 hormones that can help or hinder your weight lossSo it’s that time of year again, when we decide to lose some weight for the New Year. Many of us start off well but by the end of January ......
Hormone disrupting chemicals and how to avoid themI’m not into scaremongering, but the number of chemicals we are exposed to is getting worrying. Our lives today are much more toxic than ever before. According to the US ......
11 ways to sleep like a babyVery few of us are getting a good night’s sleep! I guess its not surprising with the stressful lives we are leading. Getting to sleep, staying asleep and waking up ......
All Hail the Kale! (and an amazing way to eat it)Move over broccoli, is kale the true king of the veggie world? It's certainly making its presence felt with superfood accolades aplenty and featuring on all the trendiest restaurant menus. ......
9 foods to boost your energyDo you need an energy boost? Fatigue is such a common complaint in my clinic. How many people do you know that can say they have endless energy all day ......
One high fat food you should be eating every day – avocadoSo many people avoid the avocado due to it's high fat and high calorie content. This is such a big mistake. This food is indeed the fattest plant food available, ......
Why these 2 healthy seeds are so great for your hormonesSeeds are nutrient dense and great to have in your diet. Two of them are particularly healthy seeds and favourites of mine for keeping your hormones happy – CHIA and ......
Is hormonal weight gain getting you down?Are you suffering from hormonal weight gain? If weight gain is all about eating too much and not doing enough exercise, then how come you can often get away with ......
Why coconut oil is a must if you're over 40Coconut oil has had a bad rap – yes, it looks like lard and is full of saturated fat. Â HOWEVER it's the type of fat that is important. Two thirds ......
How maca can give you more mojo!If you want to try a superfood that can give you more energy, stamina and balance your hormones, then Maca might be your new best friend. It’s actually a plant ......
