Do You Need To Do A Spring Cleanse? Here’s How To Tell
With the warmer weather hitting, you’ll start to see ads everywhere telling you to do a detox, a health kick or a spring cleanse. Spring is traditionally a time of renewal and refreshment. Traditional herbalists used the plants available during spring time to support...
Perimenopausal Insomnia Sucks – Here’s What You Can Do
Waking up in the middle of the night? Struggling to get to sleep and stay asleep? You might be dealing with perimenopausal insomnia. It’s not uncommon to wake up in the middle of the night – many people do wake several times, but don’t notice as they fall right back...
Weight Gain In Perimenopause – Is It My Hormones Or My Thyroid?
A few extra kilos creeping on during your 40s is a common experience for women. But believe it or not, weight gain in perimenopause is not just ‘getting old’! In most cases, it comes back to the delicate balance of hormones – particularly your sex hormones and thyroid...
Perimenopausal Acne – Why It Happens And What You Can Do
Breakouts are a common experience for women, particularly during times of transition. We all remember dreading pimples during puberty, but no one ever warned us about perimenopausal acne! Don’t just reach for the scrubs, peels and harsh cleansers that supposedly work...
Chronic Migraines? Here’s What You Need To Know
Are you putting up with chronic migraines? While it is common for people to experience migraines, that doesn't make it normal. There are a host of reasons why you might get migraines on a regular basis. But by looking at the underlying causes, you can work on putting...
The Metabolic Balance Process – What To Expect
Are you considering embarking on a Metabolic Balance program? Because Metabolic Balance is a personalised nutrition program, there is a lot that can go on! So let me walk you through the Metabolic Balance process my clients undergo to transform their health and...
How Low Progesterone Makes You Irritated, Anxious And Overwhelmed
Clients come to me asking ‘why am I irritated all the time? Why do I wake up at 3am worrying about something silly? I feel overwhelmed all the time, is something wrong with me?’ It’s not just you – it’s low progesterone. Why do we get low progesterone? Progesterone is...
Self-Care Or Self-Comfort? The Difference You Need To Know
Self-care is a term that is thrown around a lot at the moment, particularly when it comes to women. We’re told we should take more time for us – usually in the form of mani-pedis, bubble baths, massages and face masks. But what does self-care actually mean? And is...
Is Your Diet Mindset Holding You Back From Success?
Did you spend all of December munching every tasty treat you could get your hands on because you were cutting them all out come January? Are you always on the lookout for that perfect diet that will help you drop kilos effortlessly? If so, you might have what we call...
How To Stay Healthy Over The Festive Season – 6 Simple Tricks
Tis the season where everyone has a few more drinks and treats. But what if you want to stay healthy over the festive season? You don't have to give everything up, but you can make a few smart choices and switches that add up. 6 Simple Tricks To Stay Healthy...
Sleep better in peri-menopause & beyond
I see you there, contemplating the ceiling fan and about ready to sell your soul in order to get to sleep tonight. Is there anything more frustrating than not being able to fall asleep, especially after a long day of running around after everyone else?Without enough...
Why your diet doesn’t work in your 40s
Diets, dieting, weight loss are (sadly) a huge part of a woman’s life. I wonder how young you were when you went on your first diet? I think that I became aware of my size, and what our society thinks a woman should look like, around 11, maybe even a bit younger. The...
Gut Health as You Age: What Changes & Why
Getting older is inevitable, there's not much we can do about that (although scientists are trying hard, I'm sure!). However, while your gut health may change, it doesn't have to go down the toilet just because you're getting 'old'. Remember what I'm always saying,...
Why You Don’t Tolerate Meat Anymore
Ever felt that you don't tolerate meat anymore - especially red meat? It's a comment I hear frequently in clinic - and not just from my most senior clients! Usually, it's something along the lines of "oh, I'm vegetarian because I don't tolerate meat anymore, it...
5 things that weaken your immune system
Last blog I talked about how you can boost your immune system using kitchen ingredients. Now it's time to discuss those things that weaken your immune system! Immune System Refresher So what exactly am I talking about when I say 'Immune System'? Your immune system...