If you are struggling with your mood, energy and weight gain, this blog is for you.  Because whilst they all sound like perimenopause and menopause symptoms, they are also symptoms of blood sugar imbalance, as are sugar cravings, sleep issues, anxiety, night sweats, hot flushes, and brain fog.  In fact, most of your hormonal symptoms are underpinned by unbalanced blood sugar.  So in this blog, I will share what is blood sugar imbalance, and how blood sugar impacts your hormones.       What is Blood Sugar Imbalance?   When we eat, sugary foods and carb ..read more

  Are you eating broccoli until you turn green, taking agnus castus, and eliminating every bit of plastic from your life, but still experiencing heavy periods, mood swings, and breast tenderness? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women over 40 struggle with hormonal imbalances, particularly oestrogen dominance, despite their best efforts. In this blog post, we’ll explore 3 hidden causes of oestrogen dominance in perimenopause and offer practical solutions to help you regain balance.     Hidden Cause #1: Copper Toxicity Understanding Copper Toxicity Copper and oest ..read more

  When it comes to hormones for women over 40, it can be a time of great flux.  We can experience symptoms of low progesterone, oestrogen dominance and low oestrogen all in one month!  But with food and some small changes to our nutrition, we can improve symptoms and in this blog, I am sharing 5 foods for oestrogen dominance in perimenopause.     Why Focus on Oestrogen Dominance in Perimenopause?   Oestrogen dominance occurs when the body has too much oestrogen relative to progesterone. This imbalance happens in perimenopause as progesterone falls rapidly, leavin ..read more

  Yes, oestrogen is falling in perimenopause, but for most of us at some point, we will struggle with symptoms of oestrogen dominance in perimenopause.  In this blog (or video if you prefer) I am sharing the signs and symptoms of oestrogen dominance and how you might assess for an oestrogen-dominant state in perimenopause.         Oestrogen in Perimenopause   As we enter perimenopause, progesterone is the first hormone to fall.  And it falls rapidly, leaving us in a state where we have too much oestrogen to progesterone.  As we move through perimen ..read more

If you are 35-45 and have started feeling out of sorts and think it’s your hormones, here’s what will happen… you will go to the doctor who will order some blood tests and they will come back ‘normal’.  You will be told that either everything is fine or offered the pill or even anti-depressants.  How do I know this? Because this is what women are telling me every single week and this was my exact experience too!  If you are reading this and finding it relatable, read on because I am going to share with you 2 Secrets to increasing Progesterone levels naturally.     &nb ..read more

Increasing your progesterone and reducing your hormonal symptoms is possible for you, but only if you are not making any of these three mistakes that I commonly see.  Read on (or watch my YouTube) to learn about increasing progesterone naturally: mistakes to avoid.     ** Progesterone Series: Boosting Progesterone Levels in Perimenopause ** This is the fourth blog in a series on boosting progesterone naturally in perimenopause.  If you have missed the previous blogs, you can grab them here: 4 Signs of Low Progesterone, Increase Progesterone Naturally with Food an ..read more

  Perimenopause can be a tumultuous time with symptoms ranging from night sweats, anxiety, and heavy periods to hormonal headaches and sleep issues.  A lot of that has to do with the fact that progesterone falls, very quickly, off a cliff.  Reducing stress and eating well can help together with herbs and supplements.  In this blog, I am sharing my favourite supplements to boost progesterone levels in perimenopause.           ** Progesterone Series: Boosting Progesterone Levels in Perimenopause ** This is the third blog I am doing in a series on boo ..read more

Progesterone is the first hormone to fall in perimenopause and decreases in levels can lead to a whole host of uncomfortable symptoms.  But thankfully, food is medicine, and some nutrients are essential for progesterone production.  In this blog, I will share those nutrients with you and how to increase progesterone naturally with food.     Low Progesterone   This blog is the second in a series I am creating on low progesterone.  The first of which you can read here.   To recap, progesterone is the sister hormone to progesterone and is essential for a regula ..read more

If you are over 35 and have started noticing changes to your menstrual cycle, or changes to how you feel in the build-up to your period, you might just have entered perimenopause, where progesterone falls off a cliff.  If you think this might be you, read on (or watch the video below) because I am sharing the 4 signs of low progesterone that I most commonly see in my clinic.     The Role of Progesterone   But first, progesterone, what is it and why do we need it?  Progesterone is the sister hormone of oestrogen and it is released from the corpus luteum in the ova ..read more

  Collagen is a buzzword in the menopause space, and rightly so. As we lose oestrogen, our skin can lose its tight, plump appearance. But collagen’s benefits extend beyond skin health, impacting our joints, bones, and even gut health. Let’s explore how to boost collagen in menopause naturally.     The Importance of Collagen: Collagen, the most abundant protein in our body, is critical for maintaining skin, hair, and nails and is essential for healthy joints, ligaments, tendons, and bones. It also plays a crucial role in gut health, influencing the menopausal experience. Collage ..read more