Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
True or False – your ovaries stop producing oestrogen post menopause?
It’s false! I speak to so many women who believe that their ovaries are largely redundant post menopause and sadly those women faced with the decision of whether to remove their ovaries alongside a hysterectomy are at risk of agreeing to the removal of this vital organ based on this mistaken belief. Firstly let me […]
The hormone you really need to know about menopause – hint, it’s not oestrogen!
The hormone that could be making or breaking your menopause transition is not oestrogen, it's insulin. Yes that’s right. When insulin is out of control (usually from being on the blood sugar rollercoaster) it causes chaos with your sex hormones [oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone]. Insulin is a major driver in: ⚡️ Weight gain (and blocking […]
The ‘meno-pot’ is real… here’s what you need to know…
If you've put on weight at menopause or perimenopause then you're not alone. I've definitely noticed the difference in my post-menopause body and especially my 'meno-pot.' There are several reasons why this happens, which can be the first step in understanding what you can do about it. Here's what you need to know: 🧐 Firstly, […]
Did you know that even with menopause brain fog women outperform men in cognitive tests?
Unbelievable I know if you've experienced brain fog at menopause / perimenopause. What this means is that even with a dip in cognitive function women's performance is brought in line with men's, as measured by memory, fluency and attention. This fascinating fact is just one of so many I picked up from reading Dr Lisa […]