Have you suddenly started feeling anxious for no apparent reason? Perhaps you find yourself worrying about things that never used to bother you, waking in the early hours with a racing mind, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday situations. If you’re in your 40s or early 50s, these feelings could be connected to perimenopause. We often … Read more
Why am I still getting acne as an adult? You thought you’d left acne behind in your teenage years, but here you are, still dealing with breakouts, stubborn spots, painful blemishes or acne that seems to appear out of nowhere. Adult acne is frustrating, and it can affect much more than your appearance, it can … Read more
Do you feel as though you’re constantly battling another urinary tract infection (UTI)? Perhaps the burning, urgency and discomfort disappear after treatment, only to return a few weeks or months later. Recurrent UTIs can be frustrating, exhausting and disruptive to everyday life, leaving you wondering why they keep happening and whether there is anything you … Read more
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can be painful, persistent and incredibly frustrating to live with. It can involve recurrent lumps, abscesses, drainage, scarring and inflammation, often around the armpits, groin, buttocks, breasts and other areas where skin rubs together. For many people, HS isn’t simply a skin problem. It can … Read more
Nutrition & Herbal Medicine for Period Pain Period pain, also known as dysmenorrhoea, is extremely common. For some people, however, cramps can be much more than a mild monthly inconvenience. Pain can interfere with work, exercise, sleep and everyday life. While painkillers and other medical treatments can be helpful, nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle may … Read more
Living with endometriosis can be exhausting. Painful periods, pelvic pain, bloating, digestive symptoms, fatigue and disrupted sleep can all affect your quality of life. Having suffered with this painful condition myself, I know first hand how you are feeling. If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, or you’re wondering whether your symptoms could be related to … Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), it’s a complex hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect menstrual cycles, ovulation, skin, hair growth, fertility, blood sugar regulation, mood and energy. While there is no single diet or herbal remedy that “cures” PMOS, nutrition and carefully selected herbal medicine can … Read more
As a naturopathic nutritionist and herbalist, I take a holistic approach to balancing hormones with menopause, perimenopause and menstrual disorders such as painful periods, endometriosis, PCOS/PMOS. In this article I’ll explore ways to support hormone balance along with the biggest mistakes I see women make when trying to ‘hack’ their hormones. Many are looking for … Read more
Online nutrition and herbal medicine consultations are becoming more popular since the movement during lockdown shifted everything online. It enabled me to consult with clients from all over the UK for many different health problems, but one of the most common subjects I’m finding is clients looking for help with hormone balance. This ranges from … Read more
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