DRY SORE EYES & PERIMENOPAUSE Dry, sore eyes are very common in peri- and menopause — and often overlooked. Falling oestrogen affects tear production, oil glands in the eyelids, and overall eye surface moisture, so eyes can feel gritty, tired, sore or blurry (especially with screens). Here are natural, menopause-friendly ways to support dry eyes 🌿 🥑 1. Omega-3 fats (big one) These help improve tear quality and reduce inflammation. Best sources:    •   Oily fish (salmon, s

WHAT IS SURGICAL MENOPAUSE? A Supportive Guide for Women Facing Sudden Hormonal Change ✨** Surgical menopause happens when the ovaries are removed — either on their own or during a hysterectomy. Because the ovaries produce around 90% of a woman’s oestrogen before menopause (British Menopause Society, 2022), removing them causes an instant and dramatic drop in hormones, leading to a very different experience compared to natural menopause. 💛 Types of surgery that can trigger m

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

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

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...

🪷 THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE! Yes, it’s true, I am and have always been a self confessed lover of lifting weights...

🪷 BE SMEAR SMART and why it’s vital you continue attending your regular PAP smear tests through the menopause. September is...

🪷 WHAT’S YOUR EXERCISE OBSTACLE? No, I’m not asking you to start throwing yourself around an obstacle course any time soon (unless, of...

🪷 FACIAL HAIR AND MENOPAUSE As women transition through the menopause, their oestrogen levels decrease but their testosterone levels can...

🪷 SORE & TENDER BREASTS THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE Quick question, How are your boobs today?! Too much? Did I go too far? Sorry, as you know,...