With all the symptoms that the perimenopause can bring, brain fog or memory lapses can be the most frightening. This can range from ‘where did I leave my keys?’ to forgetting conversations or appointments. While this is a real occurrence during the perimenopause, for...
First it started with shorter cycles. I didn't pay too much attention at first, I could have the odd cycle longer or shorter than normal. But then I noticed I was way more irritable than was warranted, and my breasts felt as they did when I was pregnant (except I...
Is your energy just not quite where you need it? Maybe you’re waking up tired before the days even begun, you’re crashing mid-afternoon or you’re snappy with those around you? If this sounds like you then read on! I’m going to share the non-negotiable practices within...
"Why am I tired all the time?" As women we can be pulled in several directions in any given day. From being a supportive partner, working full time, keeping up with friends, and, for some, being a mother on top of all that it can begin to take its toll. We have a...
With all the symptoms that the perimenopause can bring, brain fog or memory lapses can be the most frightening. This can range from ‘where did I leave my keys?’ to forgetting conversations or appointments. While this is a real occurrence during the perimenopause, for...
Are you ready to embrace your perimenopause journey with a natural and empowering approach? The list of symptoms you may experience in perimenopause are many, and sometimes unpleasant. However, you do not need to put up with these symptoms or feel that they are a...
First it started with shorter cycles. I didn't pay too much attention at first, I could have the odd cycle longer or shorter than normal. But then I noticed I was way more irritable than was warranted, and my breasts felt as they did when I was pregnant (except I...
The days are starting to get colder and soups are beginning to be more appealing again. There are also great seasonal vegetables on offer at the moment that make for quick and easy lunchtime offers. Butternut squash is a favourite of mine. I love it in stews or even...
It feels like it should be simple enough. That keeping healthy over the summer should be an easy process, with the lovely weather to keep you out and about and lovely fresh salads, you should be sorted, right? But if you’ve been working on your nutrition over the last...
As women we can be slow to put our own needs first on the list. In an age where we’ve been told that we can do it all, and then some, we’ve been trying to do just that. And we’ve succeeded. But at what cost to our health? Between doing the job we love and mixing in...
"Why am I tired all the time?" As women we can be pulled in several directions in any given day. From being a supportive partner, working full time, keeping up with friends, and, for some, being a mother on top of all that it can begin to take its toll. We have a...
Meal plans are everywhere right now. From Instagram to self-help books, you’re bound to come across a meal plan. They’re advertised as tools to solve your symptoms or to take the stress out of meal planning. I frequently get asked for meal plans from my clients too....
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to improve your health without feeling restricted then you’re not alone. I get asked this question so often as a nutritional therapist, so many people struggle with thinking that they need to restrict certain foods to be...