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Menopause brain fog: Why it happens and what you can do about it

You walk into the kitchen and forget why. The word you’ve used a thousand times vanishes mid-sentence. You re-read the same email three times. Menopause brain fog is real, it […]

One-pan butter bean recipe, Two ways

This butter bean recipe is one of my favourite kitchen staples, and not just because it’s an easy shortcut to dinner and minimal washing up. Butter beans are packed with […]

Hydration and gut health: The summer connection you’re probably missing

Quick question: how much water have you had today? If you had to think about it – if you’re not actually sure – you’re far from alone. It might be […]

Gut health on holiday: Why your gut goes on strike the moment you travel

How’s your gut health on holiday? You’ve packed – for you, your other half, and if you’ve got kids, for them too. Dog care sorted, house is cleaned to come […]

The gut skin connection: How your gut affects your skin

The gut-skin connection is one of the most overlooked explanations for stubborn skin problems. Sarah came to me incredibly frustrated. She’d been dealing with flare-ups of what looked like rosacea: […]

What causes perimenopause skin changes?

There’s a moment many women describe when they catch their reflection and think: when did that happen? Perimenopause skin changes can arrive slowly – dryness, dullness, unexpected breakouts, a texture that […]

Why healthy foods trigger hay fever symptoms

Struggling with hay fever and reactions to healthy foods like apples, nuts or celery? Many people are surprised to discover why healthy foods trigger hay fever symptoms. In this post […]

Summer is coming… How does that make you feel?

Learn why weight loss gets harder with age, the truth about injections, and how to build sustainable results that boost energy and confidence.

Stress and the body: it’s all about perception

Stress is not just a feeling. It is a biochemical event that affects every system in your body. From a functional medicine perspective, chronic stress is one of the most […]

3 top tips for ADHD in perimenopause 

Why everything suddenly feels harder (and it’s not in your head)  Many women with ADHD reach their forties and fifties feeling as though something has fundamentally shifted. Strategies that once […]