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Expert insights to help you understand PMS

Nutritionist Bella Dorey shares her expert perspective on PMS symptoms, stress and women’s hormone health.

The pink tax and why period supplements still have one

Britain scrapped the tampon tax. So why are PMS supplements still taxed as a luxury?

Why is my period getting worse in my 30s?

Discover why PMS symptoms suddenly feel so much worse - even though nothing has changed.

Eating for your cycle: How diet affects your hormones and your period

Discover if hormones actually affect what your body needs to eat.

Fibroids and their impact on your period

Learn what are fibroids and why are they so common.

PMS + Pollen: What’s the connection? The histamine-hormone link explained

Learn why some women feel so much worse before their period in spring.

PMS & Sleep: Why PMS causes insomnia and what to do about It

Discover why sleep gets so much harder in the week before your period.

PMS Anxiety: Why it happens and what actually helps

Learn why anxiety before your period feel so different to regular anxiety.

The luteal phase explained: What it is, why it makes you feel awful

The luteal phase explained. 

PCOS / PMOS and diet: What the evidence actually says

Expert practitioner Julia Young explains how diet plays a role in PCOS / PMOS.

PCOS has been renamed PMOS: Here's what it means for you

Our expert nutritionists explain why PCOS has been renamed to PMOS, and what it means for you.

Why men and women need different multivitamins

How one-size-fits-all generic multivitamins fall short.

Breast health and nutrition, what every woman should know

How to look after breast health?

Common nutrient deficiencies in men, women and kids

... and how to fix them.

Why your libido drops in winter - and how to support it naturally

Cold nights, low desire? Learn why winter quietly crashes your libido....

Why creatine is good for women

Discover how creatine can support women at different lifestages.

HRT side effects & how to deal with them

Dr. Katie Hodgkinson discusses common side effects of HRT, how long they last and how to manage them.

Coming off HRT safely

Dr. Katie Hodgkinson explains what happens when you stop HRT and the side effects.

Navigating weight gain during menopause

A holistic approach to weight gain during perimenopause and menopause.

What is weight management?

Weight management is about more than losing weight - it’s a long-term, balanced approach to nourishing your body, supporting metabolism and building healthy, sustainable habits for life.

The importance of exercise for bone health in menopause

Learn how movement can transform your body and mind during menopause.

What happens when you start taking creatine?

What creatine is, how does it work and who can gain the most from supplementing with it.

Protein and postmenopause: Why it matters more than ever

Everything you need to know about protein intake postmenopause.

Joint pain and postmenopause: what’s really going on and what can help

Find out why it happens, how it’s linked to your gut health, and the proven ways to ease pain and protect your joints for the long term.

Nutrition after menopause: What your body needs now

How to nourish your body after menopause to support strong bones, your heart and gut health.

Heart disease and menopause: What you need to know

Hormone health and menopause expert Dr. Katie Hodgkinson, explains the risks of heart disease for women after menopause.

Why women need magnesium

Magnesium in women’s health, from PMS to postmenopause.

Breast self-checks: Why they are key

The importance of regular breast self-checking and monitoring for potential early warning signs.

Menopause is being censored. Women’s health is under pressure.

You're not being told the whole truth about menopause...

Obesity crisis: Side effects of 'skinny jabs'

Mark Killick discusses the promises and pitfalls of weight loss jabs.

Everything you want to know about the vagina but are too scared to ask

From discharge to odour - here’s what’s actually normal (and what’s not) when it comes to vaginal health.

The gender health gap: A doctor's perspective

Bridging the gender health gap: Insights from Dr. Jessica Katanga.

Are women more likely to experience mental health issues than men?

The mental health gender gap - what’s behind women’s higher rates of anxiety and depression.

How does stress affect your skin?

Founders of Balance Me, explore the impact chronic stress has on our skin and what you can do to help.

Acid reflux and menopause: What's the connection?

Dr. Katie Hodgkinson explains the connection between acid reflux and menopause.

Top 10 questions about HRT answered

Dr. Katie Hodgkinson answers the top 10 most frequently asked questions about HRT.

Why omega 3 is essential through menopause

Struggling with signs of menopause? Discover how Omega 3s can transform your hormonal balance, heart health, mood, joints and more.

5 Benefits of a plant-based diet during menopause

Why a plant-based diet can be hugely beneficial if you're going through menopause.

Does alcohol affect the menopause?

Read The Menopause Mentor's top tips for supporting your menopausal body during the festive period.

Postmenopausal sex drive

Discover the possible changes in your sex drive after menopause.

Does postmenopause cause weight gain?

Discover the factors of postmenopausal weight gain and to get rid of it. 

What is postmenopause?

How to know if you are in postmenopause. 

Can environmental toxins impact your hormones?

Seep share how exposure to environmental toxins can negatively affect your hormones.

Top tips for thriving through perimenopause

The Menopause Mentor shares her top tips to help you thrive through perimenopause.

How to talk to your doctor about menopause

Dr. Katie Hodgkinson provides tips for a productive GP appointment.

Is vaginal eczema a thing?

Everything you need to know about vaginal eczema.

Can stress actually delay your period? 

Discover the impact stress can have on your period.

A guide to postpartum nutrition

Discover the best and worst foods for postpartum recovery.

How to reduce belly fat during menopause

Personal trainer, nutritionist and menopause practitioner Emma Watts shares her tips.

Female hormones and hormonal belly explained

Discover the signs of hormonal imbalances, including the causes of 'hormonal belly'.