Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
How being fired from my corporate career at menopause really was the best thing that happened to me…
When brain fog and extreme anxiety hit me 7 years ago, my history of breast cancer meant that HRT was not an option for me. My symptoms ultimately led to being fired from my corporate job, which although distressing at the time, I now believe was the best thing that has happened to me. Faced […]
Don’t forget HRT is just one part of the menopause puzzle
I’ve said it before and will say it again, HRT is just one part of the menopause puzzle. It’s not THE solution, nor is it the ONLY solution! Here’s why:- 🧩 Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life [just like puberty]. 🧩 Menopause is not a hormone deficiency. 🧩 Menopause is not a […]
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The calorie deficit theory of weight loss is an outdated myth based on the assumption that all calories are equal - which they're not!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 […]