Blogs & Podcasts

Dr Sally Moorcroft joins Dr Elizabeth Thompson, CEO and Founder of the National Centre of Integrative Medicine (NCIM) on her podcast...

Studies show that many sleep problems are associated with insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes and have a significant impact on...

The science behind our gut microbiome and its relationship to the rest of our body and mind is fascinating. As our knowledge and understanding grows we are learning more about how it can even relate to hormone balance and so menopause. Your gut health is key to so much! The trillions of microbes in our gut, or gut microbiome, play an important role in digesting food and are key to a healthy immune system as well as affecting our mental health, inflammatory levels within the

With the menopause transition many women begin to feel an increase in aching, stiffness and joint pain. For some this can be quite a...

One of the core symptoms of the menopausal transition is sleep disturbance. Peri-menopausal and menopausal women often complain of...

Some of the most commonly discussed plant compounds associated with perimenopause and menopause are phytoestrogens. With a structure similar to oestrogens, phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant compounds that weakly bind to human oestrogen receptors. Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens can be part of a balanced and healthy diet, and provides protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. The effect of phytoestrogens on menopausal hot flushes varies between individuals, as only

As women approach and transition through menopause, anxiety is a very common feature and can become overwhelming. Alongside feeling more...