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Why popular biohacks don’t always work for women – and what to do instead

Why popular biohacks don’t always work for women – and what to do instead

Jan 2, 2026 | ,

Every January, the same health trends resurface.Cold plunges. Intermittent fasting. Keto. HIIT. They’re often described as game-changers - quick, efficient, powerful ways to optimise your health. And for some people, they genuinely are. However, here’s the piece that’s often missing from the conversation: Most biohacks were researched in men. That doesn’t make them wrong, but it does mean they don’t always translate well to female physiology. Women’s bodies are sensitive to stress, fuel...

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What you need to know about your medication

What you need to know about your medication

Jun 3, 2025 | , , ,

If you’ve ever left the doctor’s surgery with a prescription and more questions than answers, you’re not alone. This article explores four of the most commonly prescribed medications in midlife - statins, metformin, PPIs and antibiotics - and offers simple, practical ways to support your body while taking them. Statins – Used to lower cholesterol, but it’s important to understand the different types and how lifestyle changes can support heart health too. Metformin – Commonly prescribed for...

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Empowered Midlife: A Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause

Empowered Midlife: A Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause

Oct 1, 2024 | , ,

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and in honour of this, we are diving deep into all things hormones, midlife, and menopause. Whether you're approaching perimenopause, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this series is for you. Understanding how our hormones shift over time isn’t just about surviving menopause—it's about thriving through every stage of life. The earlier we learn to recognise these changes and make positive lifestyle shifts, the better our health, energy, and...

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208 Deep dive into your Microbiome with Emily Blake from Invivo Healthcare

208 Deep dive into your Microbiome with Emily Blake from Invivo Healthcare

Jul 31, 2024 | ,

This week's podcast is an interview with Emily Blake who has eight years of clinical experience including lecturing, running her own clinical practice and working withing the functional testing industry. Emily starter her career as an archaeologist specialising in prehistoric human nutrition before training as a Nutritional Therapist to translate her enthusiasm for human nutrition into personalised, cutting-edge nutritional and lifestyle medicine. Emily has eight years of clinical experience...

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Endometriosis – a common female health condition

Endometriosis – a common female health condition

Mar 14, 2024 |

Did you know that Endometriosis is as common as diabetes? A shocking 1.5 million women have the condition, that's 1 in ten yet it often remains under-diagnosed and misunderstood. Yet how often do you hear it being discussed, either in the press or amongst friends? In this blog we will explain more about the condition, and ways to help you manage symptoms. The hope is that with more knowledge, more women can get the help they need. Whatever your age, you do not need to suffer painful periods....

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Herbal Teas for Menopause

Herbal Teas for Menopause

Aug 21, 2023 | , , ,

Herbal teas are a great option for staying hydrated, but did you know that they also have some amazing health benefits too?. Good quality herbal teas are made from a variety of plant parts, such as leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits. These natural ingredients can contain various vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Caffeinated drinks have a slightly diuretic effect, meaning that they offer little or no hydration. So why not swap...

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169 Lets talk about sex

169 Lets talk about sex

Nov 30, 2022 | ,

and why your intimate health matters - with Sam Evans from Jo Divine sex toys We don't talk about sex and our intimate health enough, and so there becomes a stigma about it and women in particular can end up using products that are not healthy for the health of our vagina or vulva. So this week Sam and I start to open up that conversation. About Sam "I'm the co-founder of online sex toy retailer Jo Divine with my husband Paul. We only sell skin safe products and irritant free lubricants and...

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