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 – …
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 …
Why anxiety is so common around menopause and natural ways to feel better
I’ve written about anxiety in menopause before, but during the last year, not surprisingly the number of women suffering with it has shot up. Not only has it been a …
Vitamin D – why you need it now more than ever
At the time of writing here in the UK, we are mid winter and at greatest risk of Vitamin D deficiency. We only get enough sunlight in the UK to …
How to make sure your vegan diet is healthy
With 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 …
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? Your hormones can take a battering over the …
The magic of magnesium; how to make sure you’re getting the benefits
If 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 …
Migraines; common triggers and natural approaches
If 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 …
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 …