Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
The ‘meno-pot’ is real… here’s what you need to know…
If you've put on weight at menopause or perimenopause then you're not alone. I've definitely noticed the difference in my post-menopause body and especially my 'meno-pot.' There are several reasons why this happens, which can be the first step in understanding what you can do about it. Here's what you need to know: 🧐 Firstly, […]
Did you know that even with menopause brain fog women outperform men in cognitive tests?
Unbelievable I know if you've experienced brain fog at menopause / perimenopause. What this means is that even with a dip in cognitive function women's performance is brought in line with men's, as measured by memory, fluency and attention. This fascinating fact is just one of so many I picked up from reading Dr Lisa […]
How to lose weight, improve your skin and get rid of your eye bags
Meet Kathryn, who was concerned about her high risk of familiar cancer after three members of her family had already died. She was keen to do some testing to see how healthy she really was and I recommended the DUTCH test [Dried Hormone Test of Complete Hormones - £249] to assess how her hormones were […]
Why exercising is the worst strategy for losing weight at menopause
It's unbelievable how many people think that doing more exercise is a sure proven way to lose weight. If this is you then think again - because it's not! A recent study of the Hadza tribe in Northern Tanzania – one of the remaining few Hunter Gatherer people - found that even though their men […]