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Hormone Health

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THYROID, PERIMENOPAUSE & MENOPAUSE SUPPORT

Evidence-Based Nutrition for Women's Hormonal Health

Your hormones affect everything: energy, sleep, weight, mood, digestion, and how you feel in your own body. But many women who mention symptoms related to these are often told "it's just your age," "your tests are fine," or that it's all in your head. I've been where you are. After years of pushing through in a busy career, I developed Hashimoto's (an autoimmune thyroid condition).

 

Despite feeling exhausted and unwell, I was told my results were "normal" and to just manage my stress better. It wasn't until I discovered functional nutrition and proper testing that I finally got answers and was able to work with what was really happening. Whether you're in perimenopause wondering if this is "normal," navigating menopause, or struggling with thyroid issues that aren't being properly addressed, you deserve answers and proper support.

Are you experiencing any of these?

Chronic fatigue or energy crashes

Weight gain (especially around the middle) that won't budge

Brain fog, poor concentration, or memory issues

Hair thinning or loss

Joint aches or muscle pain

Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, or low mood

Disrupted sleep or insomnia

Irregular, heavy, or absent periods

Hot flushes, night sweats, or temperature dysregulation

Low libido

CONDITIONS I WORK WITH

Thyroid Disorders Supporting thyroid function alongside medical treatment for hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, or hyperthyroidism. Thyroid issues are particularly common in women and often overlap with perimenopause symptoms.

 

Perimenopause The transition period before menopause, often starting in your 40s (sometimes earlier). Supporting you through irregular cycles, energy changes, mood shifts, and metabolic changes with nutrition strategies that ease symptoms.

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Menopause Post-menopause support focusing on bone health, cardiovascular health, weight management, energy optimisation, and long-term wellbeing.

MY APPROACH

Understanding the Common Threads

Hormones don't work in isolation. Your symptoms are often the result of multiple interconnected systems. I investigate:

Blood sugar balance - Insulin resistance driving symptoms and weight gain

Gut health - How well you're detoxifying and eliminating hormones

Nutrient status - Deficiencies affecting hormone production

Thyroid function - Whether your thyroid is being properly supported

Inflammation - Systemic inflammation making everything worse

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Through functional testing where appropriate, personalised nutrition, and realistic lifestyle strategies, I support your body through hormonal transitions.

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Functional Testing

To understand what's driving your symptoms, functional testing can provide valuable insights. I may recommend:

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Comprehensive blood panels - Thyroid function, sex hormones, metabolic markers, nutrient status

DUTCH hormone testing - Detailed analysis of oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol patterns

Continuous glucose monitoring - Understanding blood sugar dysregulation and patterns

Comprehensive stool analysis - Gut health impacts hormone metabolism and detoxification

 

My testing recommendations will be based on our discussion of your symptoms and history during your initial consultation.

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WORK WITH ME

How we work together

Most hormone health clients benefit from my 6-month Restore Programme, as supporting hormonal health requires time for your body to respond to nutritional and lifestyle changes.

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The 6-month timeframe allows us to:

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  • Investigate root causes through functional testing

  • Implement targeted nutritional protocols

  • Support multiple systems (blood sugar, gut, thyroid, inflammation)

  • Adjust strategies based on your body's response

  • Create sustainable, long-term habits

Frequently Asked Questions

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