Pre-Diabetes & Perimenopause: The Sneaky Duo You Really Don’t Want Tag-Teaming You in Midlife Let’s talk about something that often creeps in quietly during perimenopause — pre-diabetes. You’re juggling hormones, sleep, stress, ageing parents, teenagers, partners, work… and suddenly your blood sugar decides to join the chaos too. Fabulous. 🙃 Here’s the truth: As oestrogen starts doing the cha-cha, your body can become more sensitive to sugar, carbs, stress, and late-night bi

Why Creatine Is a Game changer! If you’ve hit perimenopause or menopause and suddenly feel like your strength, energy, or brain power has taken an unexpected sabbatical… you’re not alone. Hormones shift, energy dips, muscle changes, and your brain can feel like it’s buffering. But here’s something most women have never been told: Creatine can be one of the most powerful, supportive supplements you use during this stage of life. Not just for gym-goers. Not just for athletes. N

Feeling a Bit Under the Weather Lately? It seems like everyone’s been catching some sort of bug recently (my family included!), so I thought it was the perfect time to share a few of my favourite immune-boosting drinks! Two key ingredients I always turn to are turmeric and ginger — nature’s little powerhouses:    •   Turmeric is my go-to anti-inflammatory for supporting overall immunity (and it gives that gorgeous golden colour we all love).    •   Ginger is amazing for diges

Rest Is Just as Important as Movement This Winter (Especially in Menopause) Let’s be honest — when it’s dark by 4pm and your bed is calling louder than your gym shoes, motivation can vanish faster than your oestrogen levels. But here’s the good news: slowing down in winter isn’t lazy. It’s smart . Your body isn’t being difficult — it’s being brilliantly intuitive . During menopause, your hormones are already doing a juggling act worthy of the circus. Cortisol (your stress hor

HOW TO EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY — WITHOUT FALLING FACE-FIRST INTO A TIN OF ROSES! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 Ahhh Christmas… The season of sparkly lights, stretchy waistbands, and “I’ll start again in January” declarations echoing across the land. But guess what? You can enjoy all the festive food and fizz without undoing all your hard work — and without feeling like you’re one mince pie away from needing a nap and a cold compress. Especially for those of us navigating perimenopause and men

Today’s Women are Rewriting the Rules! Today’s Women are Rewriting the Rules! REWRITING THE RULES Today’s women aren’t following outdated ideas about ageing; they’re rewriting the story completely. They’re proving that life doesn’t slow down after fifty; it opens up. With more confidence, freedom, and self-knowledge than ever, this decade is becoming one of the most exciting times to be alive. Old idea : Life slows down after 50. New truth : The best part is just beginning. W

GUT HEALTH IN PERI & MENOPAUSE Why it Matters and How to Support it! 🧠🦠 What’s the Connection? During perimenopause and menopause,...

COULD IT BE PERIMENOPAUSE? Imagine the scenario; You wake up one morning feeling full of the joys of spring, stroll into the bathroom,...

PERIMENOPAUSE; THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY And why it’s time to see perimenopause from a different perspective When most people think of...

MENOPAUSE SKIN BREAKOUTS WHAT THE HELL IS THIS GROWING ON MY FACE? This morning, I woke up to a visit from an old friend…and not one I am...

🪷 TESTOSTERONE; IT’S NOT JUST FOR BOYS! Testosterone is often thought of as just a male sex hormone, but it plays vital part in women’s...

🪷 HOW ARE YOUR ‘BRAD PITTS’ TODAY? Quick question, how are your boobs today?! Too much? Did I go too far? Sorry, as you know, I always...

🪷 ORGANISATION = SELF CARE…the tools and tips on how to create more balance for you and your life. It’s very hard as women to put...

🪷 MINDFUL EATING… What it is and how to practice it! Mindful eating is a meditation practice which encourages you to pay more focused...

🪷 CRACKING CREATINE! If you’ve taken my advice and have started training, such as lifting weights and have specific goals you would like...

🪷 FROZEN SHOULDER Many of the ladies I have worked with over the years, have encountered something none of them even thought was a...

🪷 SHOULD I USE HRT? Here’s one of my MOST ASKED MENOPAUSE QUESTIONS! Many of my patients fall in to one of two categories; those keen to...

🪷 COMBINED HRT EXPLAINED Combined HRT is both oestrogen and progesterone delivered in either a patch or pill form. It will be prescribed...

🪷 BONE DENSITY & MENOPAUSE As Oestrogen levels decrease through the menopause bone density also decreases and the risk of breaks and...

🪷 WHY IT’S TIME TO DITCH THE SCALES And why measuring your body is the best way to monitor your progress for menopause inch loss instead...