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Perimenopause & Beyond


Smarter Nutrition For Selfcare During The Winter Months
New year often brings the desire for a clean start, fresh slate, elimination diets or some form of restriction. However, adding in smarter nutrition options rather than taking away longstanding less healthy ones may be a better way to self-care for the winter months and the long haul

Helen Roach
Jan 122 min read


Hormone Friendly Food – Navigating The Festive Buffet
The latest blog explains how we can best navigate the festive buffet for hormone health!!

Helen Roach
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Why do I wake in the early hours? Perimenopause and sleep disturbance uncovered
This short blog looks at sleep disturbance in menopause and lists some things that can help

Helen Roach
Oct 31, 20252 min read


In Perimenopause but want a baby? Diet, lifestyle and supplements that may help your fertility journey.
Being in perimenopause does not mean that you cannot get pregnant. If you think you are in perimenopause but want a baby, there’s a few things you can do to improve your chances. This article looks at pregnancy rates for women over 40, hormone changes in perimenopause, diet, lifestyle and supplements that may help your fertility journey.

Helen Roach
Oct 26, 20254 min read


Why do women need more protein during menopause? How much more protein do women need during menopause?
A quick guide to protein during menopause

Helen Roach
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Are energy bars really that bad for you? What are processed foods and are any of them healthy & nutritious?
This recent blog shines a light on energy bars, processed foods and how to approach snacking for hormone and overall health

Helen Roach
Oct 10, 20255 min read


Nourish Your Way Through Menopause
Understanding menopause symptom nutrition and how to go through menopause without HRT

Helen Roach
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Natural Menopause Symptom Relief
Natural menopause symptom relief focuses on lifestyle changes, diet, and holistic approaches to reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. These methods aim to support the body’s hormonal balance and overall health.

Helen Roach
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Understanding PCOS: The Name Change and Management Strategies
Did you know that polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is changing its name?
PCOS is an endocrine condition that effects over 4 million women in the UK and 65 million women worldwide.

Helen Roach
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Low Sugar Diets, Menopause and Disease Prevention: Understanding the Impact of Reducing Sugar Intake on Health
This article look at chronic disease and the link with menopause and low sugar diets

Helen Roach
Aug 31, 20255 min read


Autoimmune Disease and Menopause - is there a link?
Oestrogens, in particular, play a key role in modulating the immune response, as their receptors are found in almost all immune cells, where they control the expression of genes related to inflammation. So, is there a link between autoimmune disease and menopause?

Helen Roach
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Summer Picnic Ideas for Perimenopause & Beyond
Summer picnic ideas for perimenopause and beyond. High protein and low starch for weight management, preventing meno belly! Quick and tasty ideas for summer snacks

Helen Roach
Jun 28, 20250 min read


Summer Picnic ideas for Perimenopause & Beyond
Summer picnic ideas for perimenopause and beyond. Protein rich, with a source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Ideal for hormone harmony and blood sugar balance. Supporting weight management and the prevention of meno belly!

Helen Roach
Jun 28, 20250 min read


Positive Perimenopause; self care starts now!
Its time to focus inward! Self care is crucial during perimenopause, burnout is optional.

Helen Roach
May 25, 20251 min read


Menopause and tinnitus – what’s the link?
A review of the current evidence around menopause and tinnitus

Helen Roach
May 21, 20254 min read


Hot flushes & night sweats in menopause: Is the prospect of summer an exciting one or is the promise of heat and stuffy nights filling you with dread?
What is flushing in menopause and how can we treat it?

Helen Roach
May 4, 20257 min read


Complexities of weight changes in women during perimenopause and beyond
Achieving sustainable fat loss requires more than following a healthy diet to lose weight fast—it requires addressing the complex interplay of biological, behavioural & emotional, and sustainable lifestyle changes, offering a holistic and science-backed path to better health during menopause

Helen Roach
Apr 26, 20257 min read


Female libido & menopause
Females encounter hormone changes which impact psychological, physical and biological aspects of libido at perimenopause. This guide gives some clarity on the whys and what may help

Helen Roach
Apr 21, 20254 min read


What's the deal with Ozempic & Mounjaro? Should you think about trying a GLP-1 medication during menopause?
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that plays a key role in blood sugar regulation. It does this by stimulating the release of insulin and reducing the release of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar. GLP-1 also helps slow down digestion. This promotes a feeling of fullness and may help with body fat storage.

Helen Roach
Apr 19, 20257 min read


Surgical menopause – hormonal changes following hysterectomy & how to support them
surgical menopause is sometimes necessary for overall health. The hormonal shifts that can come with it along with support is discussed here

Helen Roach
Apr 12, 20255 min read
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