How 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 …
The power of progesterone – why you need it and how to get it!
We 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. This hormone is …
Cycle syncing; how to use your hormonal ebb and flow to your advantage
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 …
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 to choose the best foods for hormone balance
Whether 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 …
Happy Hormones Self Care – Step 1 – Eat
Do 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 …
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 …