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Category: Food and mood

Best Breakfasts for Perimenopause and Menopause

Easy make-ahead overnight oats perfect for perimenopause breakfast - almond vanilla chia recipe with fresh fruit toppings

I’m often asked about the importance of breakfast during menopause – the simple answer is “it’s essential!”. When you’re navigating symptoms like brain fog, energy dips, mood swings and sleep disruption, what you eat first…

Published August 12, 2025
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Holistic menopause, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause, Recipes

Is Bread Really the Problem? Menopause Bloating Explained

One of the most common complaints I hear from menopausal women is bloating after eating bread. But is it really the bread itself that’s causing the issue? Menopause bloating and digestion issues go hand in…

Published February 6, 2025
Categorised as Breathwork, carousel, Food and mood, Holistic menopause, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause

The Menopause Reset: Real Solutions When Nothing Seems to Work

How are you feeling as we move into February? If you started January full of motivation, determined to finally tackle your menopause symptoms with a Menopause Reset but now feel like nothing has changed, you’re…

Published February 5, 2025
Categorised as Breathwork, carousel, Food and mood, Holistic menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause

Why Menopause Causes Anxiety And How To Fix It

Menopause is a time of major change and for many women, it brings unexpected challenges like anxiety, stress and changes in mood. It’s common for women to experience these intense feelings for the first time…

Published November 13, 2024
Categorised as Breathwork, carousel, Food and mood, Holistic menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, Mental Well-being, Nutrition, perimenopause

Navigating Perimenopause: Finding Your Starting Point

Decorative image featuring the blog post title 'Navigating Perimenopause: Finding Your Starting Point' set against a calming background, representing the journey through perimenopause

I recently had a conversation that many of you might find familiar. It revolved around the challenges of navigating perimenopause and the difficulty in finding a starting point amidst brain fog and all the overwhelming…

Published October 30, 2023
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause

Summer Health and Wellness for Menopause: Embrace the Seasonal Shift!

embrace the seasonal shift optimise well-being for menopause

As we welcome the sunny months of summer in the UK, we have the opportunity to embrace the seasonal shift and optimise our health and well-being to meet our perimenopause or menopause body’s needs. As…

Published June 22, 2023
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause

Menopause: 3 reasons to eat fermented foods

benefits of fermented food in menopause

Can adding fermented foods to your diet help with your menopause symptoms? The microbiome is something you’ve probably heard a lot about, but what is it? The microbiome is all the yeast, fungi and bacteria…

Published April 20, 2023
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause

Menopause: I feel like I’m going mad!

Menopause: I feel like I'm going mad

Anxiety, rage, mood swings, loss of confidence, forgetfulness & brain fog are all common symptoms of menopause. But unless you are aware, these symptoms can leave you feeling worried for your wellbeing and feeling like…

Published March 2, 2023
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, perimenopause, what to eat to support your mental health

How to cope with menopause at Christmas

Managing menopause symptoms at Christmas

Navigating menopause symptoms during the festive season can be a challenge. With Christmas and New Year celebrations around the corner, here are six practical tips to not just survive but thrive during this time –…

Published December 13, 2021
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Menopause, mental health, Nutrition, perimenopause

5 Tips to Reduce Brain Fog

5 Tips to Reduce Brain Fog

Brain Fog One of the more debilitating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. I clearly remember a phase where I really struggled with this, having a conversation with someone and not being able to think quickly…

Published January 25, 2021
Categorised as carousel, Food and mood, Menopause, mental health, perimenopause

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