Sex 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 …
The Gut-Brain Connection – How Stress And IBS Are Linked
Did 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 Help
Endometriosis 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 chocolate
I 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. …
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 …
Menopause Foods; How To Eat Your Way Through The Change
If 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 …
Why controlling insulin is the key to weight loss
That 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 weight
Most 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 …