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 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...