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Perimenopause Energy: How to Boost Energy Without Caffeine

Perimenopause Energy: How to Boost Energy Without Caffeine

Perimenopause & Stress: Why You Feel Stuck in Fight or Flight

Perimenopause & Stress: Why You Feel Stuck in Fight or Flight

3 Books I Recommend for Perimenopause & Menopause

3 Books I Recommend for Perimenopause & Menopause

Do beans make you bloat? Let's talk about why!

Do beans make you bloat? Let's talk about why!

Early insulin resistance patterns to look out for

Early insulin resistance patterns to look out for

5 Things I Do for More Energy in Post-Menopause

5 Things I Do for More Energy in Post-Menopause

Feeling Like a Different You?

5 Eye Symptoms You Might Not Know About | Perimenopause and Menopause

5 Eye Symptoms You Might Not Know About | Perimenopause and Menopause

3 Unexpected Sleep Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

3 Unexpected Sleep Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

Affordable dinners checklist

8 Everyday Things Menopause Can Suddenly Make Difficult

8 Everyday Things Menopause Can Suddenly Make Difficult

4 things your gut needs that I BET you aren't giving it

4 things your gut needs that I BET you aren't giving it

Why Am I Losing My Balance During Menopause?

Why Am I Losing My Balance During Menopause?

How I Support My Nervous System in Post-Menopause

How I Support My Nervous System in Post-Menopause

2 Types of Menopause Anxiety Nobody Warns You About

2 Types of Menopause Anxiety Nobody Warns You About

Fitting Postbiotics into Your Routine

Sourdough Bread - An easy guide

5 Things I Do in Post-Menopause to Feel Healthy, Happy and Strong at 71

5 Things I Do in Post-Menopause to Feel Healthy, Happy and Strong at 71

The Best Magnesium-Rich Foods to Eat During Perimenopause

The Best Magnesium-Rich Foods to Eat During Perimenopause

POSTbiotics! Wait, there’s a third type?

POSTbiotics! Wait, there’s a third type?

A Postbiotic Breakfast sandwich (to start my day)

A Postbiotic Breakfast sandwich (to start my day)

7 Silent Emotional Symptoms of Menopause That We Need to Talk About More

7 Silent Emotional Symptoms of Menopause That We Need to Talk About More

Boost Butyrate Naturally: The Postbiotic Secret

Boost Butyrate Naturally: The Postbiotic Secret

Loss of Joy During Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

Loss of Joy During Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

Something Gentle and Humble for Bloating, don’t forget about it!

Something Gentle and Humble for Bloating, don’t forget about it!

Harnessing More Postbiotic Power

7 delicious POSTBIOTICS you never even knew your gut could benefit from

7 delicious POSTBIOTICS you never even knew your gut could benefit from

Why Cystitis Becomes More Common During Perimenopause and Menopause (And What Can Help)

Why Cystitis Becomes More Common During Perimenopause and Menopause (And What Can Help)

Quick fire Q&A session – Nutritionist Tips To Tackle Bloating

Quick fire Q&A session – Nutritionist Tips To Tackle Bloating

6 simple, everyday postbiotic switches you didn’t even know you needed

6 simple, everyday postbiotic switches you didn’t even know you needed

Why Stained Hands Are Good For Your Gut

3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System During Perimenopause and Menopause

3 Ways to Calm Your Nervous System During Perimenopause and Menopause

Cruciferous Summer Salad with a Creamy Molkosan Dressing

Cruciferous Summer Salad with a Creamy Molkosan Dressing

10 Strange Menopause Symptoms Nobody Warns You About

10 Strange Menopause Symptoms Nobody Warns You About

5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers

5 Reasons Menopause Feels Harder Than It Did for Our Grandmothers

Menopause and Feeling Overstimulated: Why Sound, Light, Smell & Touch Feel Too Much

Menopause and Feeling Overstimulated: Why Sound, Light, Smell & Touch Feel Too Much

Foods That Worsened My Perimenopause Symptoms (And the Swaps That Helped)

Foods That Worsened My Perimenopause Symptoms (And the Swaps That Helped)

Salt - my thoughts as a nutritionist

Menopause & Difficulty Swallowing: A Lesser-Known Symptom You Need to Know About

Menopause & Difficulty Swallowing: A Lesser-Known Symptom You Need to Know About

How to Ease Itchy Ears and Skin in Perimenopause

How to Ease Itchy Ears and Skin in Perimenopause

Perimenopause Bloating: Why Your Jeans Feel Tight by Afternoon

Perimenopause Bloating: Why Your Jeans Feel Tight by Afternoon

3 Ways to Calm Driving Anxiety During Menopause

3 Ways to Calm Driving Anxiety During Menopause

7 Signs Menopause Is Affecting Your Circulation (And What You Can Do)

7 Signs Menopause Is Affecting Your Circulation (And What You Can Do)

Could this everyday habit be sabotaging your gut?

Could this everyday habit be sabotaging your gut?

“Hot flushes were my most distressing symptom… It felt like my body was glitching!” | Perimenopause Stories

“Hot flushes were my most distressing symptom… It felt like my body was glitching!” | Perimenopause Stories

Why Vaginal Dryness Can Get Worse After Menopause

Why Vaginal Dryness Can Get Worse After Menopause

Arnica for skincare, Yes please! ?✨

Coffee in the morning | Thoughts from a Nutritionist ☕️✨

Coffee in the morning | Thoughts from a Nutritionist ☕️✨

5 Surprising Fears That Can Appear During Menopause (And Why They Happen)

5 Surprising Fears That Can Appear During Menopause (And Why They Happen)

5 Signs of Nervous System Overload in Menopause (And What Can Help)

5 Signs of Nervous System Overload in Menopause (And What Can Help)

Carrot Cake Energy Balls

Emotional Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause | Anxiety, Rage, Mood Swings & What Helps

Emotional Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause | Anxiety, Rage, Mood Swings & What Helps

How to Calm a Racing Heart and Night-time Panic During Menopause

How to Calm a Racing Heart and Night-time Panic During Menopause

Homemade Olive Oil Garlic Mayo

Homemade Congee

Homemade Coleslaw

Why Perimenopause Can Trigger Headaches (And What Can Help)

Why Perimenopause Can Trigger Headaches (And What Can Help)

Why Am I Hungrier Before My Period During Perimenopause

Why Am I Hungrier Before My Period During Perimenopause

Why Does Menopause Make Me Feel Emotionally Flat? (And What Can Help)

Why Does Menopause Make Me Feel Emotionally Flat? (And What Can Help)

UPF-free pancakes

Homemade Crispy Veggie Skins

Why Sugar Hits Differently in Menopause (And What to Do About It)

Why Sugar Hits Differently in Menopause (And What to Do About It)

Nutrient Deficiencies in Menopause: 3 Overlooked Nutrients That Could Be Behind Your Menopause Symptoms

Nutrient Deficiencies in Menopause: 3 Overlooked Nutrients That Could Be Behind Your Menopause Symptoms

Why Hot Flushes Can Continue After Menopause – And What You Can Do About Them

Why Hot Flushes Can Continue After Menopause – And What You Can Do About Them

The Food That Fuelled Me Through Perimenopause

The Food That Fuelled Me Through Perimenopause

Creamy Squid & Prawn Linguine

Signs Your Skin Issues Are Hormone-Related

Signs Your Skin Issues Are Hormone-Related

Why Perimenopause Burnout Is More Than Just Feeling Stressed

Why Perimenopause Burnout Is More Than Just Feeling Stressed

Garlic lemon & parmesan sprouts

6 Surprising Joint Issues Linked to Menopause (That No One Warns You About) & What Can Help

6 Surprising Joint Issues Linked to Menopause (That No One Warns You About) & What Can Help

Menopause Anxiety Hitting Hard? 8 Ways to Calm Down Fast

Menopause Anxiety Hitting Hard? 8 Ways to Calm Down Fast

Tired, bloated, foggy in perimenopause? Try this mineral boost!

Tired, bloated, foggy in perimenopause? Try this mineral boost!

Grated tomato

Thai Gyoza Salad

3 Menopause Symptoms That Worsen When You Don’t Sleep Well

3 Menopause Symptoms That Worsen When You Don’t Sleep Well

Why Menopause Makes You Forget Words and Names

Why Menopause Makes You Forget Words and Names

Intense or Unexplained Grief During Menopause: Why Is It So Overwhelming?

Intense or Unexplained Grief During Menopause: Why Is It So Overwhelming?

Eat your hydration

2 Unexpected Emotional Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

2 Unexpected Emotional Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

Good Gut Fakeaways - Black bean Chicken - Feed a family of 5 for £6

Good Gut Fakeaways - Black bean Chicken - Feed a family of 5 for £6

Post-Menopausal Bleeding: Why You Should Never Ignore It

Post-Menopausal Bleeding: Why You Should Never Ignore It

Why Do Perimenopause Symptoms Get Worse Before Your Period?

Why Do Perimenopause Symptoms Get Worse Before Your Period?

10 Menopause Symptoms Many Women Don’t Realise Are Hormone-Related

10 Menopause Symptoms Many Women Don’t Realise Are Hormone-Related

Menopause Self-Care: 3 Tips Every Woman Should Know

Menopause Self-Care: 3 Tips Every Woman Should Know

Why You’re Losing Magnesium When You Need It Most (And How to Increase It!)

Why You’re Losing Magnesium When You Need It Most (And How to Increase It!)

Vaginal Odour in Menopause: What’s Going On and What Helps

Vaginal Odour in Menopause: What’s Going On and What Helps

Why Protein is an Essential Ally in Perimenopause

Why Protein is an Essential Ally in Perimenopause

Rice noodle miso salad

Perimenopause & Mood Swings: The Emotional Rollercoaster Explained

Perimenopause & Mood Swings: The Emotional Rollercoaster Explained

Gut Health Jam

Air Hunger During Menopause: Why You May Be Feeling Breathless

Air Hunger During Menopause: Why You May Be Feeling Breathless

Post-Menopause Fatigue: Why Your Energy Isn’t Bouncing Back

Post-Menopause Fatigue: Why Your Energy Isn’t Bouncing Back

Day to day rules for supporting your gut health

Day to day rules for supporting your gut health

Why Wine Hits Harder During Perimenopause

Why Wine Hits Harder During Perimenopause

Mediterranean butter beans

Hidden superfood macaroni cheese

Skinny products - Don't be fooled!

5 family-friendly midweek meals

Why Menopause Triggers Social Anxiety — And Ways to Cope

Why Menopause Triggers Social Anxiety — And Ways to Cope

Lowering Cholesterol in Menopause with Plant-based Supplements: What the Research Says

Lowering Cholesterol in Menopause with Plant-based Supplements: What the Research Says

“My feet have changed – I can’t wear my favourite shoes anymore!” ׀ Perimenopausal Stories

“My feet have changed – I can’t wear my favourite shoes anymore!” ׀ Perimenopausal Stories

How to do electrolytes right | Don't forget this one!

How to do electrolytes right | Don't forget this one!

5 signs your good gut bacteria are struggling in menopause

5 signs your good gut bacteria are struggling in menopause

Perimenopause Sleep Struggles: Waking up at night

Perimenopause Sleep Struggles: Waking up at night

Feed 4 for £5, leftovers edition

The Science Behind Prebiotics for Perimenopause Anxiety Relief

The Science Behind Prebiotics for Perimenopause Anxiety Relief

Let’s Talk About Sex and Perimenopause

Supporting Muscle Strength in Menopause & Beyond: The Science Behind Prebiotics and Protein

Supporting Muscle Strength in Menopause & Beyond: The Science Behind Prebiotics and Protein

3 strange perimenopause symptoms I’ve experienced

3 strange perimenopause symptoms I’ve experienced

Science Backs Flaxseed for Menopause Relief

Science Backs Flaxseed for Menopause Relief

My night-time routine

Bladder leaks? Why this happens in menopause

Bladder leaks? Why this happens in menopause

The surprising hormone that can impact your relationships & emotions during menopause

The surprising hormone that can impact your relationships & emotions during menopause

Caffeine-free, Bambu iced coffee

The ONE ingredient your gut will love

"Coffee’s just not my friend in perimenopause. One lovely cup... and I’m still jittery hours later!" ׀ Perimenopausal Stories

Bad breath? Research reveals link to Perimenopause

Bad breath? Research reveals link to Perimenopause

Why UTIs Are More Common After Menopause: 6 Key Reasons

Why UTIs Are More Common After Menopause: 6 Key Reasons

Perimenopause Symptoms: Why Do They Come and Go?

Perimenopause Symptoms: Why Do They Come and Go?

Stabbing pains during menopause: What's going on?

Stabbing pains during menopause: What's going on?

The perfect brunch

Research Backs Milk Thistle for Easing Menopausal Hot Flushes

Research Backs Milk Thistle for Easing Menopausal Hot Flushes

3 perimenopause symptoms I overlooked in my 40s

3 perimenopause symptoms I overlooked in my 40s

Phytoestrogens: Science-backed support for perimenopause

Phytoestrogens: Science-backed support for perimenopause

Weird perimenopause mouth symptoms

Research backs taking these herbs for a better night's sleep in menopause

Research backs taking these herbs for a better night's sleep in menopause

“Neck tension was an early sign of perimenopause for me, and still triggers at times!” | Perimenopause Stories

“Neck tension was an early sign of perimenopause for me, and still triggers at times!” | Perimenopause Stories

Budget friendly tips, whilst eating healthy

Budget friendly tips, whilst eating healthy

The menopause diet that’s backed by science

The menopause diet that’s backed by science

Feed 4 for £5 - One Pot Bolognese Orzotto

Feed 4 for £5 - One Pot Bolognese Orzotto

Perimenopause periods: Why they can last longer

Perimenopause periods: Why they can last longer

5 Perimenopause Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

5 Perimenopause Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

Light sensitivity during perimenopause and menopause

Light sensitivity during perimenopause and menopause

What I eat in a day, edition 4

How long does perimenopause last?

Phantom periods in perimenopause and menopause

Phantom periods in perimenopause and menopause

What Happens to Your Hormones After Menopause?

What Happens to Your Hormones After Menopause?

Signs your cortisol (stress hormone) is too high in menopause: Belly Fat, Anxiety & More

Signs your cortisol (stress hormone) is too high in menopause: Belly Fat, Anxiety & More

“I want to be alone just now. My social battery feels a bit flat!” | Perimenopause Stories

“I want to be alone just now. My social battery feels a bit flat!” | Perimenopause Stories

What I eat in a day, edition 3

5 herbal teas for perimenopause support

Signs your post-menopause symptoms are NOT hormonal ones

Signs your post-menopause symptoms are NOT hormonal ones

Is perimenopause worse than menopause?

Prebiotic drink to improve gut health

Signs you’re in post-menopause

“I’m getting more anxious and panicky while driving” | Perimenopausal Stories.

“I’m getting more anxious and panicky while driving” | Perimenopausal Stories.

Intense fear in menopause

Why gut health matters in perimenopause – a naturopath’s perspective

Why gut health matters in perimenopause – a naturopath’s perspective

From tired to restless: The energy ups and downs of menopause

From tired to restless: The energy ups and downs of menopause

Thinning eyebrows in perimenopause: What you need to know

Thinning eyebrows in perimenopause: What you need to know

7 menopause symptoms impacted by dehydration

7 menopause symptoms impacted by dehydration

I'm having to pee all the time. Is this a perimenopause symptom? Q&A

I'm having to pee all the time. Is this a perimenopause symptom? Q&A

Menopausal & Can't Sleep? Naturopath's top tips to help you...

Menopausal & Can't Sleep? Naturopath's top tips to help you...

Seed oil-free hummus

2-ingredient mango and coconut sorbet ice-cream

2-ingredient mango and coconut sorbet ice-cream

Panic attacks in menopause: What you need to know

Panic attacks in menopause: What you need to know

5 ways to jazz up your water

Why Do I Have Itchy Skin During Menopause? Naturopath Explains

Why Do I Have Itchy Skin During Menopause? Naturopath Explains

7 benefits of vitamin E for menopause

Signs you’re in the first stages of perimenopause

Signs you’re in the first stages of perimenopause

Hot flushes? Science-backed herbs that can help

Hot flushes? Science-backed herbs that can help

Surprising ways perimenopause and menopause can dehydrate you

Surprising ways perimenopause and menopause can dehydrate you

Does perimenopause cause painful nipples?

Does perimenopause cause painful nipples?

Stiffness, aches & sharp twinges: is it menopause or something else?

Stiffness, aches & sharp twinges: is it menopause or something else?

Does perimenopause make you smell different?

Does perimenopause make you smell different?

Muscle tension during menopause & tips to ease it

Muscle tension during menopause & tips to ease it

Perimenopause red flags – things to get checked

Perimenopause red flags – things to get checked

Foot arch pain (plantar fasciitis) during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause

Foot arch pain (plantar fasciitis) during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause

Things I touch feel weird lately? Is this normal in perimenopause? Q&A

Things I touch feel weird lately? Is this normal in perimenopause? Q&A

Acid Reflux & Menopause: trigger foods to avoid & other tips to help

Acid Reflux & Menopause: trigger foods to avoid & other tips to help

5 herbs for treating colds

Is Ginkgo good for brain health and ageing?

Is Ginkgo good for brain health and ageing?

Pre-menstrual tension (PMT) – causes, symptoms and ways to help

Pre-menstrual tension (PMT) – causes, symptoms and ways to help

Artificial sweeteners & how they can impact your menopause symptoms

Artificial sweeteners & how they can impact your menopause symptoms

What are soya isoflavones and how do they support your hormones?

What are soya isoflavones and how do they support your hormones?

The surprising impact of dairy in perimenopause and menopause

The surprising impact of dairy in perimenopause and menopause

Can Magnesium ease PMS?

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