Helen Ritchie
Registered Nutritional Therapist
How to manage overindulgence at this festive time of year
With the abundance of delicious food, parties, social gatherings and time off work, it can be a challenging time of year to manage healthy eating habits and intentions. So how do you enjoy the season without feeling guilty and still maintaining some balance? 1. Stop and consider why you overindulge [if you do]. • Is […]
Meet Kate who as lost weight, got more energy and had to reduce her HRT
When I first met Kate she'd been struggling to lose the 1.5 stone she’d put on in the past year. Kate had tried everything. Cutting calories, Weight Watchers, Slimming World, SlimFast and fasting! BUT nothing she tried helped shift the weight. Here's how we worked together over 12-weeks to lose that weight, increase her energy […]
Are You One of the 53% of UK Women Aged 40-60 Who Have Missed Work Due to Menopause Symptoms?”
If so I'm sure you're not surprised by this shockingly high statistic. Although menopause is a natural transition, for many women symptoms such as hot flushes, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings — can feel anything but manageable. 8 years ago menopause symptoms wreaked havoc on my career in marketing and brought it to a […]
Could toxic load be driving your menopause symptoms?
This is an area not widely discussed in the media, however if you’ve been feeling extra hot and bothered lately, or mood swings, night sweats, fatigue, or stubborn weight gain are getting you down. It could be your toxic load. 🚫🧪 Our bodies and livers in particular are designed to detoxify the many substances we […]