Hypothyroidism is a lot more common than hyperthyroidism, hypo is when you have an underactive thyroid or low output of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Women are more at risk, and …
The Health Benefits of Time Restricted Eating
We’ve all heard of Intermittent Fasting, but Time Restricted Eating is the new buzzword in the health industry! What is TRE? It’s a form of Intermittent Fasting where instead of …
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 …
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How to survive Christmas without causing hormone havoc
Your hormones can take a battering over the Christmas period. In return, they are likely to leave you a few gifts – some extra pounds around your waist, a foul …
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Peri-menopause; what is it and how to sail through it naturally
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 …
10 things you need to know about your hormones
Are your hormones sending you on a physical and emotional roller coaster? You might not be aware how much these little chemical messengers actually rule your life. Did you know that …
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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, …
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. …
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How to tell if your thyroid is struggling and 13 tips to help it naturally
If you have a normally functioning thyroid, you may be a bit sceptical when you hear a woman with some extra weight blaming it on her thyroid. But thyroid conditions …
Your life in hormones
Seriously, what the hell happens to our hormones as we get older? I know we all hit ‘middle age’ at different times, but it hit me at around 41. I …