Helen Ritchie
Registered Nutritional Therapist
Why “Eat Less, Move More” Isn’t the Answer to Sustainable Weight Loss
I’m calling rubbish on one of the most persistent — and misleading — weight loss myths out there: “Just eat fewer calories and do more exercise.” It’s the advice women have been given for decades. And while it might sound logical, for many people — especially women in their 40s, 50s and beyond — it […]
Blood tests ‘normal’ but still feeling awful?
You’ve done all the “right” things. You went to your doctor. You had the blood tests. You waited for the results. And then you heard those frustrating words: “Everything looks normal.” But inside, you know something isn’t right. You’re still struggling with: 🍉 Constant fatigue, no matter how much you sleep 🥦 Brain fog or […]
Unable to function and think clearly at work? Here’s what you need to know about brain fog….
For me brain fog was the most distressing symptom of menopause that seemed to strike out of the blue. At first I didn’t even realise it was menopause-related and couldn’t work out what was happening to me! I suddenly found myself unable to think clearly and function at work like I used to and even […]
The benefits of cold water swimming at menopause
I absolutely love cold water swimming and have just celebrated my 3rd year anniversary of year-round swimming at Bray Lake. This weekly habit is the way I reset my nervous system after a busy week of work, plus I love being outside in nature especially when swimming into the rising sun. There are so many […]