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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …