Many women find weight begins to creep on after 40 and the usual tricks to shift it simply don’t work anymore. This often happens alongside the onset of peri-menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, mood swings, brain fog, shorter or longer menstrual cycles and insomnia. This isn’t a coincidence! Hormonal changes do make weight gain more likely and it can be harder to shift the excess pounds, but it is possible if you know how.

Spring is in the air and although it marks the beginning of brighter, longer and warmer days ahead, it is also the start of the dreaded hay fever season. Symptoms including itchy eyes, sneezing, a runny nose and wheeziness can render the great outdoors a no-go zone for many people during the spring and summer months.

What causes hay fever and what can we do the help reduce the symptoms naturally without resorting to daily antihistamine medication? Here are some simple steps to mitigate the effects of hay fever and key nutrients to bring into the diet to help reduce debilitating symptoms.

I see many people in clinic struggling with poor digestion. Symptoms common to IBS such as bloating, tummy ache, heartburn, diarrhoea and constipation are horrible to live with and for many people can lead to a restricted diet as they cut out perceived ‘problem’ foods.

Spring is here! I love this time of year which promises warmer days and new beginnings. There is no better way to celebrate spring than by incorporating fresh, seasonal foods into your meals.

Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels is crucial for overall well-being. Elevated blood sugar levels, if left uncontrolled, can lead to weight gain and serious health complications like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.