Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
You may think you need a calorie deficit to lose weight at menopause. You don’t! Here’s why and what to do instead…
The calorie deficit theory of weight loss is an outdated myth based on the assumption that all calories are equal - which they're not! In fact, there is no evidence for this theory at all! The problem is that it doesn’t take into account your age, sex, weight, whether you’re in menopause or even if […]
How Sally went from feeling broken by extreme mood swings to looking forward to the rest of her life…
When I first met Sally she felt like a broken person. She was finding it hard to see to the end of the day. She was struggling with extreme mood swings, not to mention many other menopause symptoms. Sally was initially skeptical that working on her nutrition and lifestyle could help her feel better, as […]
Why I hate seeing 30 year olds advising on how to manage your menopause symptoms!
This may be a controversial opinion! After all, a qualified nutritional therapist is qualified to give advice on all aspects of your health - right? Right! However, I really do believe that until you've experienced perimenopause and/or menopause you have no idea what to expect. One of the reasons I specialise in menopause is because […]
What you need to know about hormones….. at menopause it’s not just about oestrogen!
At menopause it really isn't just about oestrogen and progesterone as the media would have us believe! Your menopause symptoms are the combined result of multiple hormones - their interaction and what food you're eating, as well as how you're living your life. It really is quite complex, but here's a quick overview: 💖 Oestrogen, […]