The signs of a hormone imbalance in women - A Nutritional Therapist’s perspective
Feeling tired, moody or bloated, and wondering if your hormones are involved? Discover the common signs of a hormonal imbalance, how testing can help, and how food and lifestyle can support your balance.
Foods that help constipation, and how to use them
If you've already been told to "eat more fibre" and it either didn't work or left you more bloated than before, you're not doing it wrong; the advice is just missing the detail that makes it work. How much, how fast, and what to expect along the way changes everything. Here's the version nobody gave you.
How to Get Rid of Bloating: What Works and What Doesn't
Bloated and not sure why? Coffee, collagen, creatine and even water all get blamed, and for some people, rightly so. In this post I cut through the usual peppermint tea and smaller meals advice to explain what genuinely helps, which common remedies fall short, and the point where it's worth booking a GP appointment rather than trying another supplement.
The signs of poor gut health, and what they actually mean
Bloated most afternoons. Tired in a way sleep doesn't fix. Told it's probably stress. If that sounds familiar, these signs often share a root, and there's a lot more to say about them than another symptom checklist.
What I Learned Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor Through Perimenopause
I wore a continuous glucose monitor for two weeks to see, in real data, how food, movement and my current life stage were really affecting my energy. Here's what it taught me about lunchtime protein, my luteal phase, and the one hour of my day that changes everything.
Why Skipping Breakfast Could Be Making You Tired, Foggy and More Stressed — Not Less
Intermittent fasting, skipping breakfast, extending your eating window — popular advice, but is it right for you? For many women, the answer might surprise you.
Is Excess Oestrogen Behind Your Symptoms? What Every Woman Needs to Know
Endometriosis. Fibroids. PMS. Perimenopause. Excess oestrogen is one of the most overlooked drivers of women's hormonal health — and most women have never been told.
In this post I share simple, practical steps to support your body in rebalancing, from the foods that help your liver clear excess hormones to the everyday products quietly adding to your hormonal load.
If you've been managing your symptoms for too long without answers, this one's for you.
When Quick Fixes Aren't Enough: A Client's Journey to Sustainable Blood Sugar Balance
For years, she did everything she was told. Cut the carbs. Try intermittent fasting. Take the Metformin. And for a while, some of it helped — but nothing stuck.
When she came to me, we didn't start with a list of foods to avoid. We started with her. And for the first time in years, the changes finally felt sustainable.
Breastfeeding Dairy-Free: How to Stay Nourished Without the Stress
Being told to cut out dairy while breastfeeding — on top of everything else — can feel like the last straw. The good news? A dairy-free diet can be varied, nourishing and far less complicated than it sounds. In this post, I share simple strategies to help you stay well-nourished, protect your milk supply and take the stress out of eating — so you can focus on what matters most.
Should I Be Taking Supplements? The Answer Might Surprise You
Should you be taking supplements? It's the question I'm asked almost every single day — and the honest answer is: it depends. Here's my take on when supplements can genuinely support your health, and when food will always be the better choice.

