As we hit our 40’s and beyond, our skin start to sag more, we start to experience creaky joints, thinning hair, and feeling like our body isn’t as resilient as it used to be, as a result of reduced collagen. Collagen is the glue that holds everything together. It’s the…
The Benefits of Strength Training for Women in Their 50s
Builds and Maintains Lean Muscle Mass After 30, we lose about 3-5% of our muscle mass per decade. This loss speeds up by the time we hit menopause, due to lower levels of oestrogen. Strength training helps combat this by building and maintaining lean muscle. Not only the muscle that…
Understanding the Hormonal Chaos During Menopause
As women we know that menopause is a natural part of life, and it represents the time we stop menstruating and are no longer fertile. What is not often talked about, is the hormonal chaos. What exactly is changing in our body and how this affects us, our lifestyle and…
How to tell if you are eating enough
Ever feel like you’re doing “everything right” but your body is screaming at you for something more? Those late-night sugar binges, energy crashes, or rollercoaster emotions might be your body waving a big red flag: you’re not eating enough. Or, maybe you’re overloading on processed macros that leave you undernourished…
Harmonise Hormones Naturally Through Nutrition
As we navigate menopause, many of us notice shifts in mood, energy, and overall well-being. These changes often come down to one thing: hormones. These shifts are natural and we can influence the hormones shifting in harmony through what we eat. A diet rich in whole foods and specific nutrients…
