Learn how to prevent bone loss in perimenopause with evidence-based tools: resistance training, nutrition, hormone therapy, bone turnover markers, and herbal medicine.

Oestrogen plays a critical role in maintaining bone strength. During perimenopause, falling hormone levels can trigger rapid bone loss. Learn how these changes occur and why this stage of life is a key window for protecting your skeletal health.

Your hormones shape how you feel — your energy, mood, sleep, and balance. In this article, I explain how modern testing tools like the Mira Hormone Monitor and DUTCH Test reveal what’s really happening beneath the symptoms, helping you understand your cycle, stress, and hormonal health with greater clarity and confidence.

Castor oil packs are one of my favourite self-care rituals for women’s health. Simple yet powerful, they help ease pain, support circulation, and calm inflammation in the pelvic area. In this article, I explain how to use them safely at home — and why they can be so effective alongside herbal medicine and holistic treatment.

Hormonal therapy can be life-changing — but hormones are only part of the story. In this article, I share why supporting your gut, liver, and nervous system with herbal medicine and plant-based nutrition is essential for balanced results. Discover how the right plants can enhance hormonal therapy, reduce side effects, and help your body thrive.

For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has recognised that human health follows the same rhythms as nature — cycles of day and night, seasons, and life stages. Modern chronobiology now confirms this ancient wisdom. In this article, I explore how aligning with natural rhythms can optimise hormones, metabolism, sleep, and overall wellbeing.

Genitourinary symptoms such as dryness, discomfort, and recurrent UTIs are common in midlife, yet often overlooked. In this article, I explain what genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is, why early treatment matters, and how evidence-based options — from vaginal oestrogen to holistic support — can restore comfort, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.

In a world of endless supplements and restrictive diets, Chinese herbal medicine offers a grounded, personalised alternative. In this article, I share how tailored herbal formulas support the body’s natural balance — easing inflammation, regulating hormones, improving resilience, and restoring wellbeing — without extremes or overwhelm. A simpler, more sustainable path to health.

PCOS isn’t a single condition — it’s a spectrum with different underlying drivers. In this article, I explain the four main types of PCOS — insulin-resistant, post-pill, inflammatory, and adrenal — and why identifying your specific type is key to effective, personalised treatment that restores hormonal balance and long-term wellbeing.

Hysterectomy can be life-saving — but for many benign conditions, it’s not the only option. In this article, I explore integrative approaches for fibroids, adenomyosis, and endometriosis, showing how holistic treatment can relieve pain, reduce growths, and restore wellbeing — often avoiding the need for surgery and helping women make informed, empowered choices.

Pregnancy leaves more than memories — it leaves cells. Through a phenomenon called microchimerism, mothers and children exchange cells during pregnancy that can remain in each other’s bodies for life. In this article, I explore how this invisible connection shapes healing, immunity, and the profound biological bond between mother and child.

Brain fog, memory lapses, and mood swings during perimenopause aren’t just hormonal — they’re neurological. In this article, I explain how oestrogen and progesterone shape brain function, why symptoms occur, and what you can do to protect cognitive health through sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, and integrative support during this transformative midlife transition.