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 …
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 …
Feel like you’re losing your mind? Natural ways to banish the brain fog
Brain fog is one of the biggest things my friends complain about. The amount of times they stop in the middle of a sentence and look around for help – …
Why standard thyroid testing is leaving many women struggling to find answers
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’. …
How mental health and menopause are connected – and what you can do to feel better
Both mental health AND menopause are finally getting the attention they rightly deserve. But for many women going through menopause, symptoms are STILL getting mixed up and often misdiagnosed. That’s …
The 7 types of rest you need to restore and replenish
With our adrenals taking a bashing these days, we need to prioritise our rest and relaxation. But what does rest mean to you? Lying on the sofa watching Netflix? Maybe …
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What is adrenal fatigue – and how to make sure you don’t go there
Not surprisingly, adrenal fatigue has become an epidemic in the Western world. And especially in the last year when we’ve had a pandemic to cope with! The problem is that …