Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
Why it’s worth testing your hormones if you’re taking HRT
I’m often asked by clients taking HRT whether it’s worth testing their hormones and the answer is most definitely YES. I’m not talking about blood testing here, but rather the DUTCH test [Dried Urine Testing of Complete Hormones], which is one of the most comprehensive tests available and shows you what's really going on with […]
Why HRT is not a magic bullet solution to menopause symptoms
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be extremely helpful for some women, but it’s not a “one-size-fits-all” fix. I get really frustrated by the heavy media focus on HRT as if this is the only solution available that works – just like a magic bullet. For many women it can be life saving, however it is […]
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 […]