You may have heard about ‘cycle syncing’. It’s a term coined by Alissa Vitti, author of WomanCode (one of the very first books I read on hormones!). And while there’s …
How phytoestrogens can help to improve your menopause symptoms
If you’re looking for an alternative to HRT or just wanting to manage your symptoms naturally, phytoestrogens could be your new best friend! Phytoestrogens are natural plant compounds that are …
Understanding perimenopause and what you can do to improve symptoms
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 …
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 …