WELCOME TO THE SANDWICH GENERATION 🥪 If you’re over 40… chances are, you’re in it. The generation that’s holding EVERYTHING together. Ageing parents needing support… Adult kids still at home because… well… have you SEEN house prices?! Jobs, businesses, deadlines… Homes to run… Bills to pay… People relying on you from BOTH directions. Sandwiched. Literally. And here’s the thing… We’re pretty much the first of our kind. Our mums and grandmothers? Different world. Children move

🎧 NEW RESEARCH – Menopause, Brain Fog & Hearing: The Hidden Link Ever found yourself saying “sorry, what?” more often… Struggling to follow conversations… Or feeling overwhelmed in noisy rooms? It’s not just distraction. New research shows that menopause doesn’t only affect memory and focus… It can also impact how your brain processes sound. As oestrogen declines, it influences: ✨ Cognitive function and memory ✨ Auditory processing (how you interpret sound) ✨ Your ability to

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 PERI & MENOPAUSE Quick question, How are your boobs today?! Too much? Did I go too far? Sorry, as you know, I always say it like it is! Let’s face it, our breasts aren’t what they were in our 20’s, they’re heading further south now, require acme strength bras to hold them in place, seem to have grown to epic proportions and now attempt to hide under our arm pits when we lay down! But that’s ok! I’m going to start by saying that if you notice any

🪷 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 menopause are very common and these are caused by the changes in Oestrogen levels before your period. These are generally more severe at this time of your cycle (approximately 70% of women suffer prior to their periods) than any other time of the month and can reoccur over several days leading up to and at the start of your period Reducing Oest

🪷 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...