HRT (hormone replacement therapy), also known as MHT (menopausal hormone therapy), is having a bit of a moment – and rightly so. HRT can be very beneficial to deal with annoying perimenopause symptoms, and it should not be feared.

Did you know that the health of your gut can influence how your body experiences perimenopause? While the gut microbiome has become a popular topic in recent years—and rightly so—its impact extends far beyond digestion.

A delicious protein-rich soup, which is great on a cold winter’s night.

This is a great tea to have after dinner (or lunch), especially if you feel that you have overindulged a little and now feel a little uncomfortable and/or bloated.

What can I do to lose the weight?

The short answer: eat more protein and go to the gym. Ok, that’s a bit simplistic but a good start.

I see a lot of women in clinic who are in their 40s and 50s and who struggle with weight loss. They all have a similar story: they are putting on weight, mostly around the abdomen, and no matter what they do, they can’t lose the weight.

What do you think is the main symptom women experience during perimenopause? I bet that a lot of people would say ‘hot flashes/flushes’ but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Check out the health benefits of oats and a delicious recipe.

Perimenopause is a natural phase of life, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Prioritizing key nutrients and some gentle lifestyle changes can help you navigate this transition with more ease and confidence.

It might feel like everyone is talking about perimenopause at the moment – and rightly  so. It’s been a bit of a taboo subject for far too long and many women have suffered through their symptoms quietly without getting much help. It’s so good to see that this is finally changing and women are happy to talk about their respective experiences and what they are doing to help themselves.

Find out what you can do to prevent low bone density.

Magnesium is one of those minerals that is often forgotten about or just simply not thought of, but it plays a crucial role in keeping our bodies running smoothly.

Most people are familiar with the macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat and protein) - the main nutrients that we get from food. However, food and some drinks, provide us with much more than just fats, carbohydrates and protein, or a combination of those, –  they also provide us with micronutrients.

Many people find it very difficult to know what to eat these days. We are all constantly bombarded with new diets or ways to eat, and it can be difficult to make any sense of it.

Macronutrients (macros) are much talked about – mostly in terms of which ones to avoid! It used to be fat and now the focus has shifted to carbohydrates.

Proteins are important for so many processes in the body like cell growth and repair, building muscle mass, hormone production, building neurotransmitters, a healthy immune system and others.

Contrary to common belief, eating fats does not make us fat! We need fat for healthy hormones, a healthy brain, great skin and to reduce inflammation.