Thyroid, Metabolism and Keeping Both Firing Off Well Into Menopause

We have made it to the 11th episode of the harmonising hormones series with just a few left! A sincere to thank you to all who have been following along so far. This one will hopefully answer the questions I get asked a lot about metabolism and why it seems to slow down as weContinue reading “Thyroid, Metabolism and Keeping Both Firing Off Well Into Menopause”

Androgens, Excess Testosterone & Implications in Infertility & PCOS

Part Ten of the Harmonising Hormones Series! Excess testosterone is not just a few annoying hairs, it can affect your family fertility goals and your metabolic health. There is a huge genetic component but also, helpfully, a lot you can do to turn the tide in your favour. We definitely need adequate amounts of testosterone.Continue reading “Androgens, Excess Testosterone & Implications in Infertility & PCOS”

Your Metabolism

It happens in every cell of your body. It (base metabolism) keeps you alive. The pace and function of your metabolism is up to the mitochondria. Mitochondira are these incredible little power-packs, the motherboard of each and everyone of your cells! Their function varies hugely by hormonal status, age, genetics and more. Metabolism can slowContinue reading “Your Metabolism”