Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
“I’ve lost weight, got more energy and have had to reduce my HRT… this really is the best thing I’ve done!”
Meet Kate. 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 to lose that weight, increase her energy […]
How to STOP menopausal migraines even if you’ve suffered for years
I’ve suffered from migraines for years and have lost countless days to the debilitating pain, flashing lights and sickness. Even if you’ve never had one before, they can strike at menopause and be very distressing. Here are 5 things to try for migraine prevention:- 1. Eat a very low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet. It works […]
6 common mistakes in managing menopause symptoms
With all the media focus on HRT as THE solution to menopause symptoms, it’s easy to overlook the simple things you can do to feel better. These are the 6 most common mistakes I see in the women I speak to:- ?Menopot - you’ve put on weight and blaming it on the menopause, but you’re […]
Too embarrassed to talk about your dry vagina and not sure what to do about it?
Vaginal dryness is very common in menopause. Sometimes referred to as senile vagina – ugh! ?] If you’re feeling dry, itchy and uncomfortable ‘down there’ and sex is out of the question, then you’re not alone. 51% of women said that menopause had affected their sex lives. (British Menopause Society). And it’s just not talked […]