Menopause can be surprisingly controversial. A natural life stage that can result in important physical and mental health changes, it seems it’s only taken seriously if it’s seen as something that results in symptoms, and can be treated as a medical condition with HRT. In this blog, we look at how important hormone changes are in menopause, how they link to other body systems, and that, if we w...
A complex topic that can be baffling and spark differing opinions, methylation is critical to health as it’s at the heart of so many of our body’s key processes. Annie Edwards demystifies methylation and explains how you can use it to support the health of your clients.
Why methylation matters
Methylation is a key cellular process that takes place continuously, regulating multiple functions in...
During the menopause transition, many women notice changes in focus, memory, and mental clarity, and often report feeling like they are ‘losing their mind’. Rest assured, this is a common side effect due to the changes and fluctuations in hormone levels, and in today’s blog, our Nutritional Therapist Annie will delve deeper into why this occurs and what you can do to support yourself during thi...
Methylation is a key enzymatic process that occurs billions of times a second in every human cell and is important for the proper function of all body systems. In our latest blog, we deep dive into what it is and it's importance for health, well-being and energy.
What is methylation? 1-5
Methylation is a key enzymatic process that occurs billions of times a second in every human cell and is imp...
Sleep is fundamental for health and regeneration and the healthy production and balance of hormones. Adults aged 18 to 64 need to sleep for 7 – 9 hours a night, but sleep disturbances are reported by nearly one third of the general population across all age groups, and further increase with advancing age, affecting nearly 50% of individuals over the age of 651. As they age, women are more likel...
Once the vibrant, fun packed summer comes to an end and we approach autumn and then winter, we can feel less vivacious and more lethargic than during the warmer months. This can affect mood and feelings of vitality; however, it is part of a normal cycle of life as we are intrinsically linked to the annual orbit of the Earth.
Long understood by traditional practices, physiological studies now su...
Hormones play a significant role in our health and while it’s natural for them to change during certain life stages, if they are out of balance, they can cause a variety of symptoms and conditions. When we experience hormonal problems, it is our body’s way of letting us know that something is amiss.
Unfortunately for many of us, we’ve just come to accept that they are a part of life. However, t...
Although testosterone levels naturally decline with age, research into the causes of low testosterone shows more and more men are suffering the effects of low testosterone and these increases are being seen in younger men too.1-3 Testosterone levels in men have been in a slow and consistent decline for several decades now and are often related to a range of factors rather than ageing alone.1-6 ...
The menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation. The term menopause is often used incorrectly - menopause means a woman’s last menstrual period. Climacteric describes the gradual changes and symptoms which occur as the production of hormones, and ovarian function, diminishes. In the UK, the average age for a woman affected by the menopause is 51. However, women can begin to experience...
