Ask any physio, (or women who is in the thick of it), and they will tell you that there is definitely a link between Perimenopause and joint pain. Frozen shoulder is especially common during perimenopause and often comes on after a stressful episode. Perimenopause, a time of great change, is a stage of life when Vata, the air element that governs our nervous system and joints, is heightened. Autumn, another time of change and cooling temperatures in our seasonal cycles, is also a Vata time of the year. The combination of elevated Vata, Perimenopause and Autumn together is a perfect storm for i ..read more

Heavy bleeding, clotting, flooding are terms that 1 in 5 women are all too familiar with. Menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), is often coupled with pain, makes life very difficult and, if ongoing, leads to anaemia, breathlessness and is very debilitating. Heavy bleeding is most common during Perimenopause when changing hormone levels affect bleeding patterns, even when heavy bleeding hasn’t been an issue before.  However, many teen girls also suffer with heavy and often painful periods. Their cycle can come with nausea and headaches each month making life very diffi ..read more

Many people suffer from low gallbladder function without realising, or understanding how it impacts their hormone health. Symptoms of bloating, belching, abdominal pain, gas, nausea, brain fog, high cholesterol and the effects of excess estrogen are treated symptomatically, and the role of the gallbladder is overlooked as a potential cause.  Do you know if your Gall bladder is working well? Or what your gall bladder even does? What Your Gallbladder Is & What It Does! Your gallbladder is a small pouch that is connected to and nestles in just below your liver. It stores a substance ca ..read more

The premenstrual phase of our cycles is often a rocky ride. But there are many ways you can naturally alleviate your PMS symptoms. Many women experience mild discomfort and irritation or moodiness, to pain, headaches, disturbed digestion with bloating and changing bowels. Some have more intense symptoms and strong changes in their mental and emotional state including suicidal thoughts that only come at this time of the month. This Pre-menstrual dysmorphia disorder (PMDD) is very distressing and disruptive to wellbeing and life. During perimenopause, when our cycles can become more erratic, the ..read more

With over 500 different functions, your liver is an incredibly important organ for your health at all times but, especially during perimenopause. A few of your livers key functions are: Keeping your blood sugars stable; storing glycogen for energy; metabolising and removing toxins; storing fat soluble vitamins like A and D; supporting good digestion; producing bile for the breakdown of fats and good bowel motility; producing and clearing cholesterol; and creating some of your hormones as well as breaking down and removing excess estrogen. (If you’re experiencing estrogen dominance, you may als ..read more

Did you know that progesterone is one of your most important hormones for all stages of your life? Low progesterone creates trouble for women in mid life. Having enough progesterone is very important for your wellbeing, especially during perimenopause. Unfortunately, it’s common to reach this time of transition with low progesterone, which creates a host of unpleasant symptoms.  Interestingly, these symptoms look like what in Ayurveda we call high Vata. At the age of 35 your progesterone levels naturally start to decline. From age 45 this decline is more rapid. Hello Perime ..read more

I’m often asked to help my clients with losing the excess weight that can come during perimenopause. Especially the stubborn belly fat that can settle around the torso in our middle years. While my approach is to focus on whole body health and balance, with self love and body acceptance, losing weight is often a side effect for the women who work with me to balance perimenopause and post-menopausal issues.  A question I was asked recently was, “how can I shift this annoying heaviness and thickness that has settled around my middle? Is it just a matter of eating less and exercising more? O ..read more

Brain fog is real. I see many women who struggle to think clearly or retain information. But what is the cause? As usual, there can be many causes such as the changing levels of estrogen and progesterone during menopause or pregnancy, lack or sleep, head pain or pressure. But one primary cause of Brain fog that is little talked about is Lymphatic congestion. Your lymphatic system is the largest circulatory system of you body. It is more vast than your circulatory system of your blood. Your lymphatics system is It is made up of channels, ducts, nodes and organs. A part of your immune system, it ..read more

Do you know what an ELD is? It’s a habit that I often describe to my clients as a ’key stone habit.’ One that helps everything else fall into place. An ELD is an Earlier and Lighter Dinner! “What?” I hear you cry! “Is that all? “ But, Oh dear one. Often BIG impacts hide in little things. And it may sound easy but… many people struggle to bring this habit into their lives. The habit of a later and larger dinner is an effect of the last 50 years of economic and societal push for constant growth and production; convenience over connection and profit over health. Don’t get me started on “On The ..read more

4 reasons your smoothie may not be as healthy as you think! Is your smoothie making you bloated and unwell? Anxious and ungrounded? Smoothies have always been thought of as a super healthy alternative to, say, a milkshake.  Or, as the more filling and sustaining big brother to a juice. They’ve become more popular with the spread of Juice bars and the like. But…how healthy are they really? Sometimes it is what is in your smoothie that is not so great for you. And sometimes, quite often actually, it is the temperature that is the culprit.  Here are 4 reasons why your smoothie may not ..read more