My therapy is supported by a deep understanding of hormonal issues as someone who has been affected by PMS from puberty, two pregnancies, thyroid cancer and now entering the peri-menopausal and menopausal stages has led to many hormonal ups and down. My experiences personally and my clinic work professionally has helped me understand female health giving the knowledge and understanding to develop a clear strategy to develop a personalised plan to help each individual patient through their hormonal roller coaster.

PMS has been found to affect up to 80% of women. Most of the symptoms are associated with an imbalance of female hormones (estrogen/progesterone). Typical symptoms include: mood swings, bloating, water retention, breast tenderness, irritability, weight gain, anxiety, irregular cycles, insomnia, change in sex drive, back pain or skin eruptions.

There are many natural ways to keep your hormones in balance during the menstrual cycle, peri-menopausal and menopausal stage. Consuming a healthy varied diet is key to optimal health, because hormones are made from food and certain nutrients are required for the production of different hormones. The body's ability to keep hormones in balance depends upon key nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and essential fats, whilst hormone friendly herbs can also be beneficial. However, how well you digest, absorb and detoxify is also important too, as well as addressing any food intolerance, keeping well hydrated, managing stress and regular physical activity.