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Many women notice changes in their bodies during perimenopause and menopause that can feel really frustrating. Clothes might start to fit differently, weight may seem to settle around the middle, and strategies that used to work for managing weight no longer seem to work! If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. Weight changes during menopause are very common, and importantly, they are not simply about willpower or discipline. They are often linked to hormonal an

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a complex condition which has metabolic, reproductive, and psychological consequences which can affect individuals in different ways.   PCOS covers a wide variety of symptoms, and each individual can experience PCOS differently, as a result- each person who experiences PCOS needs to be treated individually. The pathophysiology of PCOS is very complex and many of those with the syndrome also experience insulin resistance and have high levels

INSULIN RESISTANCE   Insulin resistance is a term that we are hearing a lot at the moment, and it is becoming increasingly common in conversations about health and well being. It is also linked with perimenopause and the menopause.   In this blog, I will explore insulin resistance and what it could mean for your health.   What is insulin resistance? Firstly, insulin… Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. Its main role is to help move glucose from the bloodstream into the

Electrolytes! A product that is being advertised everywhere at the moment. What are they? Usually bought in powder or effervescent tablet form- they are a combination of minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium, possibly calcium and phosphorus too)  These minerals, particularly the sodium, help the fluid move into your body from the gut more efficiently, thereby hydrating more quickly than water, and replacing minerals lost through sweat/ diarrhoea.  Do I recommend them? Yes, i

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