Here’s a quick follow-up from our recent webinar… “Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Myths, Methods and Magic” – How to sail through menopause REPLAY: http://bit.ly/MenopauseMagicWebinar The webinar was jam-packed, and people couldn’t make it onto the live event. We’ve been working hard to getRead more
Author: Doctor Allie
BHRT: Not as scary as you imagine
Hormonal imbalance is something countless women experience as a natural part of the aging process. Many women are reluctant to undergo hormone therapy because of having been told of unpleasant side effects. Yet there is a difference between synthetic hormoneRead more
You do the (heart) math: Lowering your stress levels and boosting heart health
Many people lead high-pressure lives that cause debilitating stress. The workplace is one source of stress, as are seismic events in intimate relationships (such as divorce or death of a loved one). Unless you learn coping methods for easing stressRead more
Thyroid Problems
An overactive or underactive thyroid can cause many unsavoury symptoms. The entire network of glands called the ‘endocrine system’ plays a vital role in regulating physical development and metabolic function (the way your body converts raw materials into energy andRead more
Lifestyle and menopause: Quitting smoking may ease hot flashes
The symptoms many women experience during the process of menopause are often tiring and frustrating. What’s more, adverse symptoms can worsen each other. If hot flashes are keeping you awake at night, this will only add to any existing daytimeRead more
HRT: 3 steps to ensure healthy hormonal balance
Menopause is a frustrating time for many women, but it doesn’t have to be. Although the symptoms of menopause – hot flashes, sleeplessness, irritability – are trying, hormone replacement therapy or HRT can provide substantial relief. Bio identical hormone replacementRead more
5 Myths about Supplements Dispelled
Thank you to Liza Pascale, who worded this so beautifully.. It can be hard to afford or source every single ingredient you need to enjoy a truly balanced diet. What’s more, if food is grown in a sub-standard environment itsRead more
Insulin Resistance and PCOS – Combatting PCOS naturally
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS, which is also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women. PCOS is caused by hormonal imbalances which create ovarian cysts (benign growths on the ovaries). Health risks ofRead more
HRT: Why you need a tailored approach
Healthy hormonal balance is essential for the body to metabolise properly and function as it should, but the onset of menopause can leave hormones out of balance. The unpleasant and trying symptoms that often result can be alleviated through hormoneRead more
The A to Z of Thyroid-supporting nutrients – M through S
The thyroid gland plays a vital part in maintaining hormonal balance in the body. It helps prevent you from gaining or losing weight independently of your calorie intake, regulating your metabolism. The symptoms of an underactive or overactive thyroid areRead more