Menopause Archives - Hill Start Nutrition

Empowered Midlife: A Guide to Perimenopause & Menopause

Oct 1, 2024 | Female Health, Menopause, Podcast

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...

Herbal Teas for Menopause

Aug 21, 2023 | Female Health, Health and Wellness, Hormone Health, Menopause

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...

Phytoestrogens – why you need to include them in your diet.

Mar 28, 2023 | Female Health, Health and Wellness, Hormone Health, Menopause

What are they and why you need to include more of them in your diet.

Liver – what does it do for me?

Jan 13, 2023 | Health and Wellness, Healthy Ageing, Menopause

Your liver is not just the organ that processes alcohol and detoxifies. Learn to love your liver when you understand it better.

167 – Early signs of Perimenopause

Nov 15, 2022 | Menopause, Podcast

It might surprise you to hear that early signs of perimenopause can often be more mental and emotional than physical. I share some of my experiences this week, and encourage you to open up the conversation with friends and family. When can we expect to be in perimenopause? It might surprise you to know that I tend to advise clients and friends that if they are 40 or over and experiencing symptoms then assume they are in perimenopause. Perimenopause can last over ten years. This doesn't mean...

B12 and why it’s important during menopause

Jan 22, 2022 | Female Health, Health and Wellness, Healthy Ageing, Menopause

The B vitamins are associated with energy, and B12 in particular is important for female health and wellbeing.

What men need to know about the menopause.

Nov 12, 2021 | Menopause

The menopause happens to roughly half the population, and yet it is a subject that we are still uncomfortable talking about. Every man will have a woman in their life that is going through, or will go through the menopause, whether it’s their partner, their mother, their sister, their friend or their colleague, there is no escape! In my experience most men are keen to know more, but unsure how to ask and where to go. So, if you are a woman reading this please forward it to the men in...