What is cholesterol and what is it's role in the body? Why it's important and why it can get too high? Let’s also look at some strategies to lower it if needed.

When you don't feel 100% in your own body but there's so much information / advice being given, it can be overwhelming to even start to make changes. Let’s look at simple things that will make a positive difference to your daily routine. Here are my 5 TOP TIPS…..

A lot of people use calorie deficits as a way to lose weight. The theory behind this is based on the fundamental principle of energy balance: weight change is determined by the difference between calories consumed and calories burned.

Whilst this can be effective for those who have a lot of weight to lose and / or lead a sedentary life it is not always this simple especially as we age where the body undergoes various changes that make weight loss more challenging.

Weight loss after 40 years of age, often comes with unique challenges that go beyond diet alone. While food choices remain important, there are numerous physiological, hormonal, and lifestyle factors that play a significant role in weight management at this stage of life. Let’s delve into some key insights as to why weight loss can be more challenging after 40, and why food alone isn’t the only consideration we should be making.

You may regularly hear or read about blood sugar imbalance or that you should monitor what your blood sugar levels are. But what does it mean and how do you know if you have symptoms that may be because of this?

Scrolling through social media, reading books, seeking expert advise can be overwhelming, especially when you receive so much information and sometimes contradictory information.

Take it one step at a time. Make small, sustainable nutritional changes and these can lead to significant positive health outcomes. Here are three changes you can consider and make at any time to improve your well-being. Try just one of them, it's never too late

Many people live with various health issues that they often dismiss as "normal" or a part of aging, stress, or their daily routine. However, many of these problems could indicate underlying issues that can be addressed with simple lifestyle changes, medical advice, or better self-care.

Brain fog is that awful feeling where your brain feels like it’s full of cotton wool, you find it difficult to think clearly and make decisions. You may also find that there are other changes you are experiencing within your brain as you go through peri-menopause.

Thinking about your gut health may not be the first thing that you are drawn to when considering peri menopause and menopause. It is definitely not the first symptom that people talk about however changes to bowel movements, bloating and many other gut symptoms can be something that women experience throughout this life stage journey.