Let's start with the basics - what does the thyroid actually do in our bodies? Why is it so important? The thyroid is a butterfly shaped organ at the base of the neck. Think of it as the accelerator pedal for the body: when underactive ('hypothyroidism'), everything slows down (temperature, energy production, cell growth, metabolism) and when overactive ('hyperthyroidism'), everything speeds up. You might have come across the idea of some people having a ‘fast’ or ‘slow’ meta

Migraines are complex- there isn’t one single cause, just like there is no one single type of person that suffers from them. At essence, migraines result from a loss of tolerance to our external environment, whether it’s too much heat, too much light, or they can also be triggered by our inner environment- a change in hormones, or an overload of inflammation produced in response to what we are experiencing. When we look to support individuals with migraines, the aim is always

If you are a woman in your 40s and suddenly feel like your body has been hijacked by a stranger, let us reassure you: you are not going crazy. As nutritional therapists, the most common phrase we hear in clinic is, "I just don't feel like myself anymore." One week you have boundless energy, and the next you are weeping at a commercial, suffering from a random bout of hives, or locked in a dark room with a debilitating migraine. Many women enter this phase expecting a gentle,

We humans are one of the only species that live (and thrive) long beyond our reproductive years: a phenomenon called the ‘grandmother hypothesis’ where maternal figures provide an even greater service to their families and communities through supporting their children and grandchildren in their childbearing years. As the roles of women change, so do their biology. Sex hormones are low, much like pre puberty, some women say its like reaching a second girlhood, free from the ho

How and what to eat to reduce PMS and maximise energy, fertility and well-being as a woman. Intermittent fasting has become the go-to method for weight loss and improved energy—but if you're a woman, especially of reproductive age, your body operates on a very different rhythm. Our hormones shift throughout the month, and when we work with our cycle instead of against it, everything improves: energy, digestion, mood, even our skin. Let’s break it down phase by phase and explo

Headaches aren’t normal. PMS isn’t just part of being a woman. Depression doesn’t just run in the family. Smelly farts aren’t just about what you ate last night. These are all signs that something isn’t right in your system, and just some of the many symptoms your NT will ask you about. When it comes to a ‘deep and meaningful’, there’s no-one better placed to listen, and get all those gory details you never imagined you’d tell anyone. We want to hear it all, because we wan