Helen Ritchie
Clinical Nutritional Therapist
Tip Three for mastering the menopause naturally is to avoid alcohol and caffeine.
Tip Three is to avoid alcohol and caffeine! Both can trigger hot flushes and alcohol also negatively impacts blood sugar levels, the gut microbiome and sleep quality. Instead try herbal teas such as peppermint, chamomile, rooibos, liquorice, lavender, fresh herbs, green tea or sage tea which can be calming and help reduce hot flushes. Download […]
Tip Two for mastering the menopause naturally is to eat more vegetables
Tip two is to increase the quantity and variety of fresh vegetables that you eat. Get acquainted with your gut microbiome, the community of bacteria that live in your gut and which outnumber human cells by 10 to 1 and perform many important roles in the body including helping to regulate oestrogen levels. […]
Tip One for mastering the menopause naturally is to avoid highly processed foods
Tip One is to avoid highly processed refined carbohydrates and sugary foods. In addition to the obvious sweets, cakes, pastries and adding sugar to drinks/food, this also means white bread, rice and pasta. These can all play havoc with your blood sugar levels, which are vital for hormonal balance, mood, memory as well as […]
Let’s talk about pooh!
Ugh! Really? Do we have to? Yes we do, it's important to talk about pooh or as we nutritionists like to call it 'stool' - what does yours look like? And do you have a bowel movement at least once a day? If not then this is likely contributing to any hormonal imbalance and menopausal […]