Wellness Blog
Progesterone Testing: Looking Beyond a Single Number
Introduction Progesterone testing is frequently discussed in clinic and often women ask: "Should I have my progesterone tested?" It's one of the most common questions I hear in clinical practice, particularly from women experiencing changes in sleep, mood, anxiety, PMS, heavier periods, or symptoms of perimenopause. The short answer is [...]
Understanding Progesterone: Why It Changes First in Perimenopause
Introduction Perimenopause rarely begins with a single dramatic event. For many women, the first changes appear gradually, often years before their final menstrual period. Sleep becomes lighter. Stress feels harder to manage. Menstrual cycles become less predictable. PMS worsens. Mood shifts seem to appear without explanation. At first glance, these [...]
Understanding Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone During Perimenopause and Menopause
A Systems-Based Guide to the Three Key Hormones of Midlife When most people think about hormones, they think about reproduction. Periods. Pregnancy. Fertility. Menopause. Yet estrogen, progesterone and testosterone influence far more than the reproductive system. These hormones affect the brain, bones, muscles, metabolism, cardiovascular system, sleep, mood, energy production, [...]
Metabolic Health After 40: A Systems-Based Guide to Energy, Weight and Hormonal Balance
Metabolic health is often discussed in terms of weight loss, calorie counting, or exercise. While these factors can play a role, metabolism is far more complex than simply how many calories you consume or burn. Your metabolism reflects how efficiently your body produces energy, regulates blood sugar, maintains muscle mass, [...]
Star Anise: Traditional Uses, Potential Benefits and Practical Ways to Use It
Star anise is one of those herbs that quietly earns a place in the kitchen and natural medicine cabinet. Best known for its distinctive star-shaped fruit and liquorice-like flavour, it has been used for centuries throughout Asia as both a culinary spice and a traditional remedy for digestive and respiratory [...]
Menopause, Hormones and Whole-Body Health After 40
Understanding Menopause as a Whole-Body Transition Menopause symptoms after 40 are often attributed solely to declining oestrogen and progesterone, but menopause is a far broader whole-body physiological transition involving the nervous system, metabolism, circadian rhythm, gut health, inflammation, and stress regulation. For many women, symptoms such as anxiety, disrupted sleep, [...]
