Weight loss is hard work! There’s a lot of conflicting information about the best way to lose weight so I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 ways to achieve lasting weight loss. Eat the right things This may seem obvious, but it is fundamental to losing weight, even though figuring out what good nutrition looks like can be challenging. A solid foundation for any meal includes plenty of protein sources such as meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and seeds. Vegetarian options like beans, le

Do you ever feel that your body is trying to tell you something? Some might dismiss a ‘wisdom of the body’, however, if you think about the biological processes happening within your body and the factors affecting these, the argument to substantiate a link becomes more compelling. Food is so much more than just calories. It’s information. The body is a wonderful machine, constantly sending you signs and signals about the information (or nutrients) it needs to function at i

Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrial tissue) grows in places other than inside the uterus. Although endometriosis is an inflammatory condition, inflammation has also been found to be a trigger for endometriosis so the main dietary recommendations are to remove where possible inflammatory foods and increase your intake of foods which have an anti-inflammatory effect. Start by removing the most inflammatory foods

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A journey through your menstrual cycle It’s important to note that pretty much everyone will experience natural periods of hormonal imbalance or fluctuations at key hormonal turning points in their life – like puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause. The rest of the time, there is the natural ebb and flow of hormones on a monthly basis. Some months your experience might feel better or worse than others. Your hormones can be disrupted by the toxins you absorb, stress, poor diet,

When hormones are out of balance, it can lead to a range of symptoms that can significantly impact a woman's quality of life Today, many women around the world face hormonal imbalances due to factors such as heightened stress, insufficient physical activity, and poor dietary habits, medications, environmental factors and genetic. It is estimated that approximately 80% of women in the UK are suffering with hormonal imbalances. All girls and women during their reproductive year

Stress is one of the commonest and underappreciated causes of reproductive issue in women. Between p uberty and menopause, a woman’s reproductive life can be adversely affected by psychological stress affecting the menstrual cycle, increasing PMS/PMT symptoms and impaired reproduction leading to infertility Stress is defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation such as divorce, illness, death of a loved one, daily hassles, financial or relat

Menopause is a stage in a Woman’s life which usually occurs between the ages of 46 and 55 years; it can occur earlier, later or after surgery. It marks the end of her reproductive years and is defined as having occurred when a woman has not had a period for twelve consecutive months. The period prior to this is called Peri-menopause It is during this stage that some of the more problematic symptoms can occur due to wild fluctuations in the hormone levels. The frequency and s

As featured in Menopause Matters www.menopausematters.co.uk Summer 23 The information provided is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace the advice of a medical professional. Please speak to your GP if you have concerns about your health.