Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
Don‘t guess what‘s happening with your hormones just test!
You may have been told that it's not worth testing your hormones at perimenopause and menopause because they fluctuate so greatly, and that is true for blood testing. However, there are alternatives such as urine testing, and one of the most popular is the DUTCH [Dried Urine Test of Complete Hormones] test. Hormones are complex […]
Is there a “manopause” AKA male menopause?
Is there such a thing as the "manopause" or as it's medically termed, andropause? Actually there is, just like women experience hormonal changes with menopause, men go through a similar phase as they age. Andropause typically occurs in middle-aged and older men, bringing about shifts in hormone levels, particularly testosterone. What happens: 🚹 Gradual decline […]
Did you know that 51% women say that menopause has affected their sex drive?
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you're not in celebratory mode you are not alone. The British Menopause Society report that 51% of women say that menopause had affected their sex drive. But before we think about what we can do about it, let’s consider the different problems it can cause. Not all of them require solutions! […]
Menopause exhaustion – here’s what to try…
If you’re feeling exhausted, constantly worn out and can’t work out why, it’s time to dig deeper and uncover what is zapping you of your energy. First things first – let’s start with the basics: 😴 Sleep – are you getting enough? 🥦 Nutrition – are you eating the right amount of nutrient dense food […]