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...

🪷 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...

🪷 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...

🪷 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,...

🪷 NATURAL BODY ODOUR CHANGES THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE Have you found that your natural scent has changed? Are you suffering more frequently...

VAGINAL DRYNESS AND IRRITATION Vaginal dryness or pain during sex is a common symptom due to reducing oestrogen levels and is a common...

🪷 DID YOU KNOW THAT SLEEP ISN’T THE ONLY FORM OF REST? We all know the importance of sleep, and the benefits it provides our bodies, but...

🪷 HOW THE MENOPAUSE CAN AFFECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH Hormonal changes which occur through the menopause can create a range of mental health...

🪷 PERI MENOPAUSE MIGRAINES & HEADACHES The causes, the symptoms and top tips to reduce and relieve. Migraines and headaches during peri...

🪷 MENOPAUSAL HAIR LOSS AND THINNING For most women, hair is their crowning glory, we spend large amounts of our lives and money on...

🪷 MENOPAUSE IN THE WORKPLACE Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the work place and with 3 in 4 women experiencing...

🪷 BRAIN FOG Yes, we all know this feeling too well; Walk in to a room and think, why did I…..sorry, hang on, what was it, what did I...

🪷 IMPOSTER SYNDROME What is Imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a psychological condition that many menopausal women experience, and...

🪷HOT FLUSHES DURING EXERCISE Hot flushes are awful at the best of times but this can have an adverse effect on exercise, as our body...