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 its something along the lines of "oh, I'm vegetarian, because I don't tolerate meat anymore, it doesn't...
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 is...
8 natural cold remedies from your kitchen that work
Colds and Winter go hand-in-hand - even during a time of physical distancing! No one likes being sick, especially when you’re a busy Mum. But suppressing symptoms and soldiering on isn’t the best option for your body and immune system. Enter natural cold remedies,...
Spicy Pumpkin Soup for Gut Health & Hormonal Balance
Soups, slow-cooked stews or casseroles and roasts are some of my favourite things about Winter. Sitting by the fire on cold, rainy days is another fave. Especially with a mug of soup or broth. Nom nom. Warming the insides and the outsides. Why do we prefer warmer,...
Gut Health = Happy Hormones + Less Perimenopause Symptoms
When it comes to managing the hormonal seesaw that is peri-menopause, gut health is frequently overlooked. It’s no coincidence that my peri-menopausal clients notice a shift in their digestion – I often hear things like: “I can’t seem to tolerate as many different...
Perimenopause or stress: what’s making you hot & sweaty?
Do you feel like you have hit your forties, your body has flipped a switch and now you’re an exhausted, hot, sweaty, nervous wreck? If so, you may just assume you’re on your way to menopause. But is it really perimenopause or stress? I know you’ve heard the horror...
Too Exhausted to Cook? Here’s 10 Easy Meals to Make
Women are always telling me they're too exhausted to cook healthy meals for themselves, especially when they're feeling stressed. Being exhausted, fatigued, tired or lethargic is one of the biggest complaints I hear from my perimenopausal clients. Even those with...
Sleep During Perimenopause – 5 Ways to Improve It
Hands up who’s noticed many changes to their sleep during perimenopause? Uh-huh. You might’ve been a Class A, super-dooper sleeper most of your life. You know, straight to sleep before your head hits the pillow and out like a light for the whole night! Well, welcome...
Herbal Teas to Help You Glow
Claiming to make the 'perfect' cup of tea is a bit contentious, isn't it?! I'm bold, but not bold enough to talk about black tea. I will talk you through how to make the perfect herbal teas so you get the most benefit when you drink them. Some of you may already love...
5 (easy) hacks to beat cravings
I've been talking a lot lately about how to beat cravings. From understanding why you get them, to which neurotransmitters (little chemical messengers your brain and nervous system use to influence what you do and feel) are involved in cravings, we've really covered...
Dopamine Boosting, Craving Busting Foods (+ a Smoothie Recipe!)
If you're wondering what dopamine is and why the heck you'd be interested in dopamine boosting, then you'll need to first check out this blog I wrote about cravings. So I've been talking all about neurotransmitters, your brain and how they interact to drive your...
Understanding Cravings
Do you understand cravings - what they are, why you get them, why they get worse when you're feeling stressed, anxious, upset, depressed or overwhelmed? So what are cravings? They're an intense desire for foods, drinks or flavours. Common ones are chips, chocolates,...
Naturopath Mama’s Whole Foods Quarantine Prepping
Quarantine prepping?! Who would've thought I'd be talking about this? Certainly not me! What to do then, when you eat whole foods, but you may have to quarantine you and your family for 2 weeks? I think the hardest part of this is not really knowing when it will...