Melistic Blog
Nurturing Mental Health Through Menopause
As a holistic health coach and mindfulness teacher, I have had the privilege of supporting many women through various stages of life, including the transformative journey of perimenopause and beyond. Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a...
Understanding Hormonal Influence on Weight Loss during Perimenopause
As a woman in her early 40s to early 50s, perimenopause, also known as the "menopausal transition," is a phase of life I'm personally familiar with. It is marked by hormonal fluctuations that can bring about various changes, including weight gain and struggles with...
Understanding Toxins and Their Impact on Your Hormone Health
Detoxing has become a buzzword in the wellness world, and for good reason. Our environment is rife with toxins, lurking in our water, air, food, and everyday household items. From naturally occurring substances like lead to man-made chemicals such as BPA, our exposure...
Four Effective Strategies to Alleviate Hot Flashes Naturally
Welcome to my blog! I'm Mel, your hormone health coach, and I'm thrilled to have you here. If you're navigating the challenges of hot flashes during your hormone journey, you're in the right place. In this space, I'll be sharing four effective strategies to alleviate...
Learning to Embrace Perimenopause
Empowering Women through Naturopathic Health Coaching and Mindfulness Practices According to the latest figures on the National Institute for Health website, it is estimated that there are currently in the region of 13 million perimenopausal or menopausal women in the...
Fuelling Brilliance: The Intricate Connection Between Fasting and Optimal Brain Health
Greetings, health enthusiasts! I'm Mel, your hormone health coach, and today we're delving into a fascinating aspect of wellness that goes beyond the typical diet and exercise routine. We're going to explore the profound benefits of fasting and how it can...
My Perimenopause Journey – Part 3
I started my business during the pandemic because I wanted to help people as so many friends and family were going through a huge range of emotions and symptoms and they needed help. I have always been asked by my network for naturopathic advice, so it seemed like a...
How our gut health effects our hormones
Our bodies are full of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They are collectively known as the microbiome. These bacteria and microbes that reside in our gut help us digest food and support our immune, heart, and brain health. Good health starts with our gut as...
My perimenopause Journey – Part 2
All the bleeding had been such a nightmare I hadn’t really considered how I was feeling each dreaded month. I noticed I was like a crazy person for 2 weeks out of every month. I was a horror to live with (my husband and daughter can attest to this) I even annoyed...
My Perimenopause Journey – Part 1
Turning 40 was all consuming to me. I felt very down about it, I was half way though my life and what did I have to show for it? I spent the 40th year of my life in a bit of tizzy for want of a better word. Like most working mums I always seem to come last on the...