Testosterone is a steroid hormone mainly associated with male characteristics such as facial hair, a deep voice, sperm production, libido and the maintenance of muscle mass and strength. However it …
Why Eating More Protein Can Help With Midlife Weight Gain And Healthy Ageing
If you’re navigating the midlife or menopause journey, chances are you’re not getting enough protein. And that’s a bigger deal than you might think. As levels of oestrogen and progesterone …
Inflammaging; The Hidden Cause Of Disease And Ageing, And How to Control It
Inflammaging (also known as inflamm–aging or inflammageing) is something you’re going to hear a lot more about, especially if you’re post menopausal and interested in how to age well. We know that inflammation …
Why Stress Management Should Be Your no 1 Priority During Menopause
Although your diet is super important to support your hormones, in my experience helping many hundreds of women going through perimenopause, I now think the number one indicator of how …
Unlock the Power of the Earth: Top Health Benefits of Earthing and Grounding
Did you know that the earth’s surface is brimming with free electrons, which have the potential to neutralize harmful free radicals in our bodies? By practicing earthing and grounding, you …
7 Great Types Of Exercise For Women over 40
Exercise for women over 40 is not something that is often thought of as needing a different approach. But it should be! As you get older, you can’t just Blaze, …
Menopause and Sleep; why they are linked and how to sleep better naturally
What’s the link between menopause and sleep? One of the most common complaints from women in our clinic is that they don’t sleep well. Well, they’re not alone. According to …
How alcohol affects your hormones, weight, mood, sleep and more…
This is not my favourite topic ! I’m a wine and gin lover, and I’m not giving them up very soon. BUT I have to face the facts that alcohol …
A natural menopause supplement for those looking for non HRT remedies
Now that modern HRT is safe and effective, believe me, I’m a big fan. Nothing replaces hormones as effectively as body identical hormone replacement medication. HOWEVER I have met many …
Why Self Care Beats New Year Resolutions – My Top 10 Tips
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 …