Perimenopause Skin and Your Gut: The Estrobolome Explained
If your skin feels like it belongs to someone else since entering perimenopause, you are not alone. Breakouts returning a decades after you thought you had left them behind. A sudden loss of that glow. Dryness, dullness, fine lines that seem to deepen overnight. These are some of the most common, and most distressing, signs of perimenopause, and they often arrive long before the hot flushes or missed periods that tend to get all the attention. Most conversations about perimenopausal skin focus on topical solutions. And while the right skincare is super important, the fuller story is happening somewhere you...
Festive favourties to nourish your body and elevate your mood with Kat Bright our Resident Nutritionist
The festive season is upon us and, while indulgence is part of the magic, why not make room for foods that bring both joy and wellness? Here’s a quick guide to a few festive favourites that nourish your body and elevate your mood.Brussel sprouts – whether you have a love or hate relationship with these mini cabbages, they are rich in fibre and help to keep your gut microbiome happy. Packed with antioxidants like vitamin C they also contribute to glowing skin. Roast them with a drizzle of olive oil and add to salads or just slice thinly and add...
Managing menopause through smart movement with Val Simpson, our resident Fitness Coach
Perimenopause and menopause are times of change, which should also signal to you that your workout and exercise habits also need a little reset and revamp. For many women, with the demands of midlife in addition to work, we are often caught between teens who still need us and older parents also requiring support. We become very time poor and motivation can also wane with the drop in oestrogen that occurs during perimenopause This time in our life comes with a lot of questions, some uncertainties and sometimes a feeling of being overwhelmed. The good news is that training smart,...
Kat our Resident Nutritionist advises on essential foods during the Menopause
Do you feel confused as to what you should be eating when going through the menopause? Kat, our resident nuturitionist is on hand to guide us as to what foods our bodies and skin will benefit from. Perimenopause is a time of huge transition in our bodies. First, we experience the decline of progesterone which can bring with it anxiety, breast pain, heart palpitations, night sweats, migraines and heavy periods. This can be combined with times of wild and fluctuating oestrogen. Eventually we move into a lower oestrogen state bringing insomnia, memory loss, brain fog and potentially vaginal dryness. The...
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