Helen Ritchie
Registered Nutritional Therapist
Why you need to ‘Be More Dog’ at menopause
Menopause is a time of transition, both physically and emotionally. Your approach to menopause can significantly impact your experience, not to mention the severity of any symptoms. Dogs are experts at living in the present moment and enjoying simple pleasures. They are also known for their unconditional love, their loyalty, and their ability to bring […]
How I’m reversing my osteoporosis & taking control of my health
My osteoporosis diagnosis in 2021 came as something of a shock to me. I declined the offer of medication, because I didn’t like the look of the potential side effects, and wanted to understand why I was advised to take vitamin D and calcium when my blood levels looked fine. It was time to take […]
Are you worried that your memory loss & brain fog are the first signs of dementia?
60 percent of women in menopause report a decline in their ability to think and remember things. And I was one of them! 7 years ago in my senior marketing role, the memory lapses and lack of focus and concentration left me struggling to do a job I had done successfully for over 25 years. […]
Why I tested my hormones even though I’m post menopause
The reason why I was so keen to test my hormones via DUTCH [dried urine testing of complete hormones] testing was because in 2014 I was diagnosed with oestrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. I’m totally fine now, however I wanted to understand how safely and effectively oestrogen was being cleared from my body. One of the […]