In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this blog discovers how compounds in your environment can mimic oestrogen, your female hormone, increasing your risk of developing breast cancer. Read on to find out how to reduce your exposure to these substances. 

Biologically, endometriosis is an oestrogen-dependent, chronic, and inflammatory gynaecological condition that is characterised by the proliferation of a functional endometrial tissue that develops outside the uterus wall.

Endometriosis effects between 10-15% of menstruating women between the ages of 24 and 40, that is more than 1 in 10 of us.

• Menopause - women may find that their cholesterol levels rise during menopause. Research has found that menopause is associated with a more “atherogenic” (potentially damaging) lipid profile. It may be beneficial that women monitor cholesterol levels as they enter the menopausal transition to assess their risk of heart attack and stroke.

Nurturing healthy growing minds that are able to learn well, be resilient in the face of adversity and have reserves of inner calm has become a high priority in our busy modern world.

Has female weight loss become a dirty word?

If you turn up in my clinic with no other concern than wanting to lose a few pounds I am listening to your concerns. I understand your frustrations at the conflicting information and diet tribes. I will help and support you to lose weight for no other reason that that you want to feel more confident.

A nutritional programme will start with a thorough assessment all aspects of an individuals lifestyle and dietary principles. Optimising digestion and detoxification pathways may often start to occur naturally through the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, improved dietary habits and by reducing toxic exposure (British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT) 2015).

21-DAY ADRENAL RESET

16th November - 4th December 

Nutrition plays an important role in managing anxiety by regulating neurotransmitters and blood sugar. This collection of recipes is high in magnesium, vitamin B6, iron and fibre to offer extra support during times of stress

The UK has one of the highest obesity rates in Western Europe with 2 in 3 adults now overweight or obese! What can we do to turn this around?