by Lauren Lovell, lead nutritionist for Happy Hormones for Life For most of us, weekdays involve an endless to-do list with plenty of commitments to work, family and friends. This leaves …
Natural solutions for PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition describing a set of symptoms that can include missing or delayed ovulation, excess androgens (acne, facial hair, hair loss), weight gain, …
Tired of being tired? 5 tips to boost your energy.
I was chatting to a friend of mine about how much I was enjoying the TV series “Big Little Lies” and asked her if she’d seen it. She sighed, explaining …
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Why I changed my mind about meditation
What do you think of when you hear the word meditation? Someone sitting cross-legged up a mountain chanting ‘om’? That’s what I used to think, and I knew it wasn’t for me. …
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Has your sex drive gone AWOL? Top tips to boost libido.
If you’re a woman over 40, you may be wondering if you’re ever going to get your sex drive back. You used to get excited about sex with your partner, …
Sugar and sugar alternatives
Sugar is now thought to be the greatest threat to human health, bar none! And it seriously messes with your hormones. When you eat sugar and refined carbohydrates, it causes your …
Ditch the diet if you’re over 40!
When is this ‘miracle diet’ bombardment ever going to stop? Each new fad gets us excited with its promises to be the ‘ONE’ that finally works. It’s time to get off the …
The best foods for hormone balance
What’s the one thing that you can do right away that will affect your hormone balance really quickly? It’s choosing the right food. And that’s because what you eat directly affects …
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How brain fog can feel like you’re losing your mind
Constantly losing your keys? Forgetting your words in the middle of a sentence (or someone’s name (so embarrassing!)? Or finding it impossible to concentrate and focus, let alone solve a …
Why controlling insulin is the key to weight loss
That spare tyre around your middle – it just won’t go, no matter what diet you try or how much exercise you do? Insulin is one of the hormones responsible. …