Endometriosis is more than a painful period. It can also result in fertility problems. It happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it and can affect other organs, such as the bladder and bowel. The challenging aspect of endometriosis is that these endometrial lesions can appear anywhere in the body, leading to confusion and misunderstandings about the condition.   The exact cause of endometriosis is unknown, but experts believe it involves genetic, hormonal, and immune system factors. Shockingly, it takes an average of eight years from the onset of symptoms ..read more

Do you feel like something is off with your body during menopause, but you can't seem to pinpoint what it is? Despite giving HRT and other natural solutions a try, are you still perplexed by persistent weight gain, constant fatigue, unrelenting irritability, and hair loss, to mention a few?  As winter sets in, many people in Britain, including myself, are facing a tough decision: to turn on the central heating and risk unaffordable energy bills or to ration it and face the consequences of a much colder home. Unfortunately, one of the consequences of rationing central heating is the increa ..read more

What do migraines, headaches, brain fog, anxiety, itching skin, bloating, and insomnia all have in common?.... menopause? Not necessarily! Histamine intolerance could actually be to blame. Did you know that many women in their perimenopausal years often struggle to manage their allergies? This can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, such as itching skin, food sensitivities, brain fog, and mouth breathing at night, making it difficult for them to get the restful sleep they need. In fact, Steven Bartlett recently discussed with Dr. Daniel Lieberman in his recent podcast how his girlfrie ..read more

Sleep problems during perimenopause or menopause are extremely common.    In truth, they’re one of the biggest problems faced by my female clients who are desperate to look good and feel good with unshakable confidence.    Fluctuating hormone levels, stress and physical symptoms like night sweats are all factors that make a good night’s sleep much harder to achieve.    But there’s another possible culprit that could be lurking in the most inconspicuous of places- your mobile phone.    If you’re using your mobile phone before bed, you’re exposing yourself ..read more

Many of us will experience stressful, distressing or even frightening experiences in our lives that leave us with lasting psychological, emotional and physical scars.    While events like car crashes, muggings, terrorism or natural disasters are widely accepted to affect our everyday functioning, potentially cause trauma or develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and deserve professional support and treatment, this is often not the case for women.   Throughout their lives, women tend to suppress how they truly feel because they believe that they won’t be understood, t ..read more

Sleep problems during perimenopause or menopause are extremely common.    In truth, they’re one of the biggest problems faced by my female clients who are desperate to look good and feel good with unshakable confidence.    Fluctuating hormone levels, stress and physical symptoms like night sweats are all factors that make a good night’s sleep much harder to achieve.    But there’s another possible culprit that could be lurking in the most inconspicuous of places- your mobile phone.    If you’re using your mobile phone before bed, you’re exposing yourself ..read more

Most businesses and organisations in the 21st century strive to honour the values of D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) throughout their organisations.    This ensures that everyone can enjoy the opportunities and feel safe, valued, respected and supported while at work, regardless of their gender, culture, race, religion, ethnicity, belief system, abilities and so on.    Over recent years, we’ve seen an increased emphasis on gender equality, with campaigns to close the gender pay gap, create fairer working conditions and, perhaps most prominently, break the taboos surroundi ..read more

Your female employees face several hormonal transitions throughout their lives that impact their ability to perform at their best in the workplace, feel confident and continue to be an asset to your company.    From the moment they first get their menstrual period at the age of around 12 to when they finally experience menopause around 52, they experience various physical changes as a result of their hormonal cycles.    While many of these symptoms are totally normal (such as severe period pain, periods of heavy bleeding, brain fog, fatigue, headaches and migraines, they ca ..read more

Did you know that women’s use of HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is on the increase?   According to the UK government, around 15% of women aged 45 to 64 in England are now taking the drug to ease their symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, up from 11% two years previously.   However, the subject of HRT is somewhat controversial, with some saying that the potential health risks outweigh the benefits.   In this article, I’d like to give you a brief overview of HRT, explain the types of HRT available then tell you how you can support your body and get the most benefit from you ..read more

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the role of resistant starch in promoting gut health and overall wellbeing. Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine intact, where it serves as food for beneficial gut bacteria. Including resistant starch in your diet can have numerous benefits, including improved gut health, hormonal balance, and better glycemic and insulin control. In this blog post, we will explore the power of resistant starch and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine.   Wh ..read more