Questions we’re often asked; “Will these [cheap] supplements I bought on the high street do?”, “There are so many supplements out there – they’re all the same, aren’t they?” People often think they’re doing the right thing taking a supplement, but not all supplements are equal. In order to encourage the body to absorb these synthetic nutrients they’re often mixed with plant or food extracts. Although this may improve some absorption, this still doesn’t ensure maximum absorption as the body still recognises the synthetic isolates as foreign. When the body sees the synthetic substances as ‘fore ..read more

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Anger during the (peri) menopause Perimenopause is the transition into menopause. It occurs when your ovaries gradually begin to produce less of the hormone oestrogen. Since the hormonal balance of your body is changing, it’s normal to experience symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. You may also notice your metabolism slowing down. The hormonal changes of menopause, combined with its side effects, can have a significant impact on your mood. It’s not out of the ordinary to experience mood swings, sadness, and even rage during this time. In fact, one study found that for 70 percent of wo ..read more

Yoga has been recognised for helping to ease both physiological and psychological symptoms of peri menopause and menopause by helping to retain muscle flexibility, general mobility, mental clarity and balance. It is believed to help manage hot flushes, mood swings, irritability, brain fog and insomnia. Yoga is well renowned for improving mind, strength, body and flexibility. It benefits heart health, and relaxes you enabling you to sleep better. This practice is also well known for having a positive effect on gut health as well as being good for anxiety and stress management. Whether you ar ..read more

The perimenopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all the things you want in your life. Yes, there may be challenges but none of them seem unmanageable. Life – especially when you look back – seemed pretty great. All of a sudden it seems life and age have snuck up on you. You’re just not quite the same person you used to be. You notice you get tired more easily, some days you’re literally dragging yourself through the day, you’ve lost your get up and go for no reason, the weight you used to be able to lose in the ..read more

What you need to know The second most common cancer in women is cervical cancer. (This is the neck of the womb that sits at the top of the vagina) Cervical cancer is more common in younger women. Trans men can also develop cervical cancer if they haven’t had an operation to remove their womb and cervix (total hysterectomy). The main cause of cervical cancer is long lasting (persistent) infection of certain types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is a common virus, and in most cases your immune system clears the infection without any problems. How common is cervical cancer? Around 3,200 ..read more

Eat your way to amazing skin Most people don’t give a second’s thought to their skin – unless they’re scowling at the wrinkles or wobbly bits in the mirror. It’s already doing a fabulous job keeping your insides in, protecting you from infection and radiation, and keeping you warm. There’s also a huge amount you can do to keep your skin looking healthy and fresh and – we’re happy to tell you – stave off the wrinkles without just relying on that anti-ageing cream. Read on to find out how. Be fat-friendly Essential fats found in fish, avocados, nuts and seeds keep cell membranes soft and smooth ..read more