Articles by Dominika Gutek

Do you experience early menopause symptoms such as memory problems, difficulty concentrating and mood changes? Or perhaps you suffer from insomnia? Menopause, although a natural stage of life indicating the end of a woman’s reproductive years, very often comes with many symptoms due to a decline in oestrogen and progesterone. This hormonal shift is not only linked to physical symptoms but can also have a noticeable effect on mental health and the brain, commonly known as “menopause brain fog”. Sleep during menopause can be compromised, leading to fatigue and cognitive decline. Many women experience anxiety or depression during menopause. While these cognitive symptoms can be distressing, there is a lot we can do to support our body naturally and improve menopause fog symptoms and quality of life. Read our blog to understand how hormonal changes can impact brain health and how to support your mental health through nutrition and lifestyle changes

Do you have persistent inflammation in your joints, skin, or gut? Perhaps you've had an injury that is stubbornly slow to heal?

If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might benefit from some support in managing your body's immune response and inflammation.

Inflammation is a crucial aspect of our immune system's defence mechanism. This inflammation should be temporary, resolving once the immune system has neutralised the threat. However, sometimes inflammation persists, struggling to "switch off" due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Read our blog to find out more how to support inflammation in your body.

Do you suffer with pain and discomfort, for example in joints, skin or the gut? Do you react to certain natural environmental substances like pollen, dust, fur, mould or even foods you eat? You might need to target inflammation in your body and balance your immune response. Read our article to find out what inflammation is, how we develop it and how you can support it with some anti-inflammatory nutrients as well as dietary and lifestyle approaches. 

Are you finding yourself stressed and overwhelmed? If you feel increasingly irritable and have that feeling of being on edge, you may need to support your nervous system.

If you are already going through menopause, you might have already observed its impact on your joints, bones and skin. Alternatively, if you are in your late 40s or 50s and preparing for this stage, you may be familiar with common symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes or mood swings. However, did you know that a drop in sex hormones can have a significant impact on your bone density, skin quality and joint health? During this stage of life, the ovaries cease their activity, and there[KS1]  is a decrease in female hormones, particularly progesterone and oestrogen. The hormonal fluctuations, especially the decline in oestrogen, have a notable impact on connective tissue health. Connective tissue, as the name indicates, connects, and supports various tissues and organs in the body, including cartilage, bones, and skin. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in maintaining proper body posture and providing structural support.