Often associated with muscle mass and libido, testosterone's influence actually extends far beyond these areas, playing an important role in supporting energy, mood, cognitive function, bone health and overall wellbeing. While levels naturally decline with age, nutrition and lifestyle factors can help support healthy production and balance. Explore why testosterone matters for men's overall health and what to do to support optimal levels naturally.
A worldwide survey found that around 90% of women experience at least one premenstrual symptom and half said having a period negatively impacts their life (wellbeingofwomen.org.uk). In this blog we look at the physiology of the menstrual cycle, how we can work with hormone fluctuations and provide interventions to balance hormones.
Hormone imbalance can affect various aspects of health, including mood, energy, menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall well-being. In this practitioner deep dive blog, our Nutritional Therapist Annie will consider the use of certain nutrients to support oestrogen balance specifically, so that you can help your clients take control of their hormonal health.
Collagen is everywhere - from powders and drinks to skincare promising youthful, glowing skin. But what actually matters when it comes to supporting collagen naturally? In this blog, we cut through the noise, explore the science behind collagen, and uncover the nutrients and lifestyle factors that really make a difference.
The skin, known as the largest organ in the body, acts as both a barrier to our internal environment and a messenger, providing important insights into our health. The skin plays a vital role in maintaining overall health by protecting, sensing, regulating, and supporting the body. In this blog, Nutritional Therapist Annie Edwards will explore key body systems to consider when supporting clients in achieving healthier skin from within.
Astaxanthin, often referred to as the ‘king of carotenoids’, is a naturally derived antioxidant with wide-ranging benefits for human health. It has been extensively researched for its role in supporting energy, performance, and overall cellular health, making it a valuable tool when supporting diverse client needs. In this blog, we explore its benefits and why quality and good sourcing matter.
What if perimenopause and the transition to menopause could be seen by clients as a time to turn inward and prioritise themselves fully, to reinvent, renew, refocus, and take control of their health? In this blog, our Nutritional Therapist, Annie, will talk about ways to help support your clients on their journey.
Menopause can be surprisingly controversial. A natural life stage that can result in important physical and mental health changes, it seems it’s only taken seriously if it’s seen as something that results in symptoms, and can be treated as a medical condition with HRT. In this blog, we look at how important hormone changes are in menopause, how they link to other body systems, and that, if we w...
Spring is about to be sprung, and it’s that time of year again when pollen levels begin to rise and many people experience seasonal allergies. One in four people in the UK (approximately 16 million) suffer from allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and up to 49% of the population report experiencing hay fever symptoms on occasion. Many of these will reach for over the counter (OTC) medications which ca...
Allergic diseases are traditionally framed as disorders of inappropriate immune reactivity to environmental antigens such as pollen, foods, or house dust mite. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that gastrointestinal barrier integrity and gut microbial ecology play a central role in shaping allergic susceptibility and symptom expression.
Given that approximately 70–80% of immune tissu...
