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Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
From the first menstrual cycles of adolescence through pregnancy, motherhood, perimenopause and menopause, magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions that influence how a woman feels each day. It...
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? Fatigue. Anxiety. Brain fog. Heavy periods. Poor sleep. More body fat, less energy. Sound familiar? These are some of the most commonly...
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...
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...
Have you ever felt like something’s just… off? You’re nourishing yourself, moving your body, staying hydrated, even working on getting more sleep – but your energy still flatlines by mid-afternoon...
You’ve likely heard about insulin in the context of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but understanding its role in blood sugar regulation in a general sense, can be immensely...
If you’re dealing with the constant annoyance of a blocked nose, you’re probably familiar with its many downsides. A congested nose doesn’t just impact your ability to breathe freely –...
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...
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,...
Have you ever considered whether your alcohol intake may be interfering with your sex hormone balance?
Imagine your food is made up of a string of circles, like pearls on a string. Part of the role of digestion is to pull the pearls off the string,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...