Is menopause a medical condition that needs fixing?
“No it isn’t! Menopause is a physiological stage of life and whilst the symptoms may not feel normal and the actual challenges surrounding it can feel anything but ordinary, menopause is not an illness, a disease or a pathological condition. It is a transition. It doesn’t need curing or fixing. It does need addressing and […]
How Gillian lost weight and totally changed her moods, digestion issues and aching joints…. setting her on a bright new path for the future
When I first met Gillian she was overweight, feeling low, had to walk down the stairs one step at a time, and wasn’t really confident leaving the house because of her digestion issues. She had been told she had thyroid problems and was considering trying HRT, but really did not know what to do or […]
Cholesterol – friend or foe at menopause?
Are you worried about cholesterol? Have you been told that your cholesterol is too high and you’re at risk for cardiovascular [heart] disease? Have you cut down on the amount of fat you eat or even worse cut it out completely? Every day I speak to women who are fearful of fat and believe that […]
Translating blood results into actionable food and lifestyle recommendations
Thought I'd share a different kind of testimonial about someone who was concerned about their health and their blood results [copied from her Google Review] “I am extremely happy and thankful for my consultation with Helen. She is an excellent nutritional therapist, very knowledgeable and well informed regarding diet, nutrition, exercise and disease prevention. I […]