Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
The hormone you really need to know about menopause – hint, it’s not oestrogen!
The hormone that could be making or breaking your menopause transition is not oestrogen, it's insulin. Yes that’s right. When insulin is out of control (usually from being on the blood sugar rollercoaster) it causes chaos with your sex hormones [oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone]. Insulin is a major driver in: ⚡️ Weight gain (and blocking […]
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 […]