Plastic is not only a concern for our beautiful planet – it also poses a very real threat to human health, in particular by disrupting our hormones, and potentially impacting our fertility. It’s not just the plastic we can see…
So you’ve been eating well, exercising regularly, taking your supplements religiously, and you’re feeling good! But now your long-awaited holiday is almost here, and suddenly you’re worried about falling off the healthy-eating wagon. Here are just some of the questions…
So you’re ready to start trying for a baby? Firstly, congratulations! It can be super exciting planning a pregnancy, but before you jump straight into it, there are a few things that you might want to consider to optimise your…
When we’re thinking about hormones health, it’s important to think about our toxic load and the amount of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that we’re exposed to. So what are EDCs and where are they found? What are Endocrine Disrupting Hormones (EDCs)?…
We all know that stress is an unavoidable part of everyday life. Work, kids, traffic, family stress – life can throw a lot at us sometimes. But how does stress impact our health and, more specifically, our other hormones? What…
Last year I decided to freeze my eggs. At the time I was 35, in a new relationship and with the knowledge that my mum went through an early menopause (an indication that I might too). It was a decision…
You might well wonder what gut health has to do with hormonal health, but, as with most things in the body, these are intrinsically linked. Why gut health = hormone health When our gut is working properly, we’re better able…
Dairy or plant-based? Oat, almond, rice, coconut, or soya? With so many options available, it can be confusing to know which milk to go for when ordering your morning latte! So here are my thoughts on milks from a nutrition…
Blood sugar balance is a nutritional hot topic at the moment, but what does it actually mean, and what’s really going on in our bodies when we eat sugar? Before we dive in, let’s meet the key players: First up,…
On New Year’s Eve, I found myself sat cross-legged on the floor of an enormous meditation hall, eating a simple meal in total silence with 500 strangers. The only noise was the collective scraping of knives and forks against the…