There’s so much attention (deservedly) on the menopause right now, which is great news for all women needing support. But menopause is still regarded as something that happens in your …
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7 Ways to Prevent Female Hair Loss
Although we expect men to lose their hair as they age, many women suffer hair loss or hair thinning too. It’s a really common symptom in women over 40, whether …
Thyroid testing – what’s wrong with ‘normal’?
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’. …
Osteoporosis – causes, risk factors and natural solutions
The stats for osteoporosis are scary – worldwide 1 in 3 women over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture (1 in 5 for men). Over 60% of fractures occur in …
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. Supplements can help you cope …
Vitamin B12 Benefits and Symptoms of Deficiency
What do you know about Vitamin B12 deficiency? I didn’t know much about it before I studied nutrition. I knew B12 was something you got from animal foods, so vegetarians …
Top 10 Sleeping Tips
Need some sleeping tips? Poor quality sleep is one of the most underestimated factors behind menopausal symptoms, fatigue, weight gain and low mood. So many of our clients tell me …
Is eating organic food better for you (or your hormones)?
With organic food sales going through the roof, is it actually better for you? If you Google it, it won’t help! There are so many conflicting reports, it’s impossible to …
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How alcohol affects your hormones, weight, mood, sleep and more…
I hate talking about the negative effects of alcohol. I don’t have many vices, but I’m a wine lover, and I really don’t want to give it up! And I’d …
Why I’ve changed my mind about potatoes!
Why am I talking about potatoes?? Well, they have had a bit of a bad rap in the past. The nutrition world (including me!) had shunned potatoes because they were …