Why do I get hot flushes after eating?
Have you ever finished a meal and, not long afterwards, felt that unmistakable wave of heat begin to rise? Perhaps your face and chest become flushed. You start to perspire....
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Dr Libby’s take on the protein conversation: your top questions answered.
Protein is having a major moment right now. You’ve likely come across advice pushing very high daily intakes. You may have heard that women over 40 aren’t getting enough. And you’ve probably noticed protein being added to just about everything – from...
Estrogen, androgens, insulin and belly fat: what’s the connection?
Changing ovarian hormone production across mid-life can influence where fat is stored in the body, but it doesn’t have to influence how much fat we store. Yet none of this...
Is it ‘just perimenopause’? A nutritional biochemist’s perspective.
I want to start by saying that I am incredibly glad we’re finally talking openly about the menopause transition. For generations, women were given very little information about this stage...
Heavy periods in teens: what parents need to know
The first few years of menstruation can be unpredictable. A period might arrive after three weeks, then disappear for six. One month might be relatively light, while the next is...
Why is my tween or teen so moody? It may not just be their hormones.
There’s a lot we attribute to “that age”. The tiredness, the irritability, the difficulty concentrating. The days when your once-chatty child retreats to their room or just doesn’t seem quite...
The Science and Impact of Rushing
When I wrote Rushing Woman’s Syndrome in 2011, it was born from a growing concern I couldn’t ignore. After more than 16 years in clinical practice, I had started to...
What else could be behind your perimenopause symptoms?
What else could be behind your perimenopause symptoms? Fatigue. Anxiety. Brain fog. Heavy periods. Poor sleep. More body fat, less energy. Sound familiar? These are some of the most commonly...
How your health history can shape your perimenopause experience
Perimenopause has become the go-to explanation for symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, body fat increases, heavy periods and anxiety for women aged between about 38 and 55. And while this...
Feeling off during perimenopause?
In recent years, perimenopause has finally entered the public conversation – and rightly so. But as awareness has grown, so too has the tendency to blame it for just about...
The impact of plastics on your endocrine system
In the modern world, plastics are ubiquitous, perhaps making life convenient but carrying hidden – and not so hidden – costs. One of these is the impact of plastics on...
The undeniable link between thyroid hormones, energy & metabolic rate
When it comes to the thyroid gland, most people’s understanding is often limited to its influence on weight – an oversimplification of its critical role in our wellbeing. This small,...
Rethink that drink: the true impact of alcohol on hormonal health
Have you ever considered whether your alcohol intake may be interfering with your sex hormone balance?
Understanding TSH, a key thyroid hormone
Understanding TSH When the thyroid gland isn’t working optimally, it affects your whole body—from your bowels to your brain (think brain fog), to your body temperature, energy levels and body...
Top 5 foods for supporting your transition through menopause
Menopause is the one-year anniversary of your last menstrual period. It is a time when some women experience symptoms ranging from mildly uncomfortable to debilitating. These might include hot flushes,...
Easily irritated? Here’s what could be causing it
When we get irritated, we tend to look externally for answers. We blame our particularly challenging day, the extra hour we spent stuck in traffic or our partner or children...
Supporting your daughter with menstruation
A common scenario A girl might be 10 years old, and life is good. Her energy is fine. She might have some challenges with friends at school from time to...