Perimenopause is a natural transitional phase marking the shift from reproductive years to menopause. It is not simply a hormonal rollercoaster before the hormonal flatline, but a neuro-endocrine recalibration of a woman’s biology. As a woman in her late 40s, I am in that season of life. Perimenopause occasionally pops up in conversation with my […]
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Women series – how well do you know your cycle PART 1 (reproductive years)
I remember the lecture on menstrual cycle and hormones at the New School of Nutritional Medicine well. Because it struck me, as a woman, how little I knew about my hormones and their role in my monthly cycle. The menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle consists of four parts – menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and […]
What can I expect when working with a nutritional therapist
What is nutritional therapy? Nutritional therapy is a holistic approach to health that can support the body’s natural healing processes through food and lifestyle interventions. Our current healthcare system is not designed to truly address the root causes of chronic disease and lifestyle medicine is often segregated from clinical care. Nutritional therapy offers a powerful […]