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Midlife
Making sense of menopause: lose weight, fix hormones, feel amazing
Ailsa Hichens
Feb 114 min read
Galentine’s Day: Why midlife women need their female friendships more than ever (especially during menopause)
Forget flowers and candlelit dinners—this one’s for the real MVPs in your life. The women who pick you up when you’re down, who know exactly
Ailsa Hichens
Dec 13, 20245 min read
How to Hygge in menopause
Instead of feeling drained, take a leaf from the Danish playbook. Embrace the concept of hygge - feel calmer and more content in menopause
Ailsa Hichens
Nov 2, 20245 min read
Is winter weight gain inevitable in menopause?
The cold weather, darker days, and cravings for sugary snacks make it seem impossible to avoid winter weight gain - let's see why
Ailsa Hichens
Jun 28, 20243 min read
How to stop menopausal hot flushes this summer 🌞
Here's how midlife women can stay cool in the hot weather. Tips for minimising your hot flushes.
Ailsa Hichens
Jun 14, 20244 min read
Why summer is the BEST time for menopause weight loss
Summer isn't just about beach days and ice cream - it's the perfect season to shed the extra pounds. Here's why.
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 26, 20245 min read
How to break through a menopause weight loss plateau
Here's exactly what to do when your weight loss grinds to a halt when you're in perimenopause/ menopause Losing weight can be hard enough...
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 12, 20244 min read
Could grounding help your menopause?
Grounding (aka earthing) could be the solution you're looking for to improve sleep, energy & aches and pains in midlife Have you ever...
Ailsa Hichens
Feb 16, 20245 min read
Ready to feel great in menopause? Here are 10 things you must do
Menopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all the things...
Ailsa Hichens
Nov 12, 20238 min read
Midlife warning signs you should never ignore 👩⚕️
In the busyness of your daily life, whether you’re juggling work, family, and other responsibilities, it can easily feel like another...
Ailsa Hichens
Nov 5, 20234 min read
7 lovely ways to relieve stress in menopause
The key to stress relief in menopause lies in making it simple and enjoyable. Here are 7 ideas you can weave into daily life
Ailsa Hichens
May 10, 202312 min read
Continuous glucose monitors: should I be wearing one in midlife?
You've seen people wearing continuous glucose monitors and breathing into hand-held devices like Lumen... Here's what all perimenopausal...
Ailsa Hichens
Apr 21, 20239 min read
Why you need to follow the circadian clock in perimenopause
This clock is one that you’ll want to take note of if you value any aspect of your health as a woman in perimenopause, menopause and...
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 31, 20233 min read
What to eat to beat hay fever
Itchy, watery eyes? Constantly sneezing? Hello hay fever! Now I really know it’s spring and you’re here to stay – like an uninvited guest...
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 25, 20235 min read
What IS nutritional therapy anyway?
I'm a Registered Nutritional Therapist and it turns out not even my mother really understands what I do all day... Most people get – on a...
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 24, 20235 min read
The (surprising) health benefits of coffee
It took me a long time to fall in love with coffee. 46 years, to be precise. But, a handful of years ago, I accepted a wee cup of...
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 23, 20239 min read
How to hack your sleep hormones
Sleep matters, big time. You know this deep down. No, not even deep down. You know that things aren’t so good when you don’t get to sleep...
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 19, 20234 min read
Is histamine behind your menopause symptoms?
What you eat and your health are a fantastically complicated puzzle. For so many reasons linked to modern living, some foods can disagree...
Ailsa Hichens
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Foods that help your menopause hormones
Some foods are well known to help modulate oestrogen - phytoestrogens. Learn why these are matter and where to find them.
Ailsa Hichens
Feb 14, 20234 min read
No sex drive in menopause? This is what you need to do
Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year when you really feel obliged to be frisky – and feel super-guilty if you don’t. For many...
Ailsa Hichens
Oct 1, 202214 min read
Your 15 biggest perimenopause questions answered – no holds barred
From menopause symptoms, to diagnosis, diet, weight gain and bloating, get the lowdown on how to handle your health so you can thrive
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