Why Melatonin Matters More Than You Think (Especially in Perimenopause)

Why Melatonin Matters More Than You Think (Especially in Perimenopause)

Hot flushes, restless nights, blood sugar dips, and hormonal havoc – could low melatonin be part of the picture? When we think of melatonin, most of us go straight to sleep. But this powerful hormone does far more than simply help us drift off. Produced mainly in the...
Do Weight Loss Injections Cause Muscle Loss? And Can Supplements Help Build Muscle?

Do Weight Loss Injections Cause Muscle Loss? And Can Supplements Help Build Muscle?

As weight loss injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy gain popularity, many people are asking an important question: do these treatments lead to muscle loss alongside fat loss? While these injections can be effective for shedding pounds, it’s essential to...
Hair Loss, Hairy Chin, Hairy Nipples or Acne? It Could Be Androgen Excess

Hair Loss, Hairy Chin, Hairy Nipples or Acne? It Could Be Androgen Excess

If you’re experiencing hair loss, excessive facial hair, hairy chin, ‘moustache’, hairy nipples or persistent acne, then androgen excess—elevated male hormone levels—could be the cause. One common condition that leads to this is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),...
How Hormones Trigger Belly Fat and How To Tackle It

How Hormones Trigger Belly Fat and How To Tackle It

Belly fat is often one of the most annoying and confusing changes that women experience, especially during the transition to menopause. You may have been slim all your life, or successfully lost weight, yet that stubborn belly fat still won’t go away. But the issue is...
How Menopause Affects Your Metabolic Health

How Menopause Affects Your Metabolic Health

Perimenopause and Menopause brings a lot of hormonal changes, particularly with progesterone and oestrogen, that can have a significant impact on your metabolic health. As levels of oestrogen (especially oestradiol) drop, you may experience issues like weight gain,...