by Kim Healey | Jan 24, 2024 | Menopause, Metabolic Balance, weight loss
This is a huge topic and one which I am not going to attempt to cover completely in one article. In this blog I’ll start by outlining a few of the more common causes of weight gain I see in my clinic. Many of my clients come to me as they’re finding they can’t...
by Kim Healey | Oct 10, 2023 | Health, Hormones, Menopause, Metabolic Balance, weight loss
Your Path to Personalised Nutrition and Optimal Health Have you heard about Metabolic Balance from a friend or seen one of my social media posts but aren’t sure what it’s all about or how it can benefit you? In this article, I’ll explain what Metabolic Balance is, how...
by Kim Healey | Sep 7, 2023 | Menopause, Metabolic Balance, Sleep, weight loss
Are you overweight and struggle getting 8 hours sleep a night? Obese adults are more likely to sleep less and have lower sleep quality than those with a normal BMI. It’s an unfortunate pairing as lack of sleep has been connected with weight gain, and weight gain is...
by Kim Healey | Aug 15, 2023 | Health, Menopause, Metabolic Balance, weight loss
Weight can be a sensitive topic, something people shy away from talking about. But for many people it’s something they are constantly thinking about and looking for a successful weight loss strategy. The media is full of reminders, whether it be about the latest...
by Kim Healey | Jul 25, 2023 | Health, Hormones, Menopause, Metabolic Balance
Perimenopause is a midlife transition for women and although it is viewed as a reproductive transition with the cessation of reproduction, the symptoms are largely related to adjustments to the nervous system. Read on for more if your thinking: menopause symptoms,...
by Kim Healey | Jul 1, 2023 | Health, Metabolic Balance, Self Care
I recently attended a talk by Professor Sarah E. Hill titled “The evolutionary foundations of the mental health crisis among women”. It made me think about many of our current norms and the impact on our mental health. It’s alarming how many...
by Simone Latta | Apr 23, 2023 | Health, Hormones, Menopause
If you’re at the stage of entering menopause, you may be all to familiar with hot flushes and night sweats – the sudden feeling of heat, usually over the face, neck and chest that can also come with profuse sweating. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to 30...
by Simone Latta | Apr 13, 2023 | Health, Hormones, Menopause
Lately, we’ve been having so many conversations about calcium, how much we need to be consuming and what foods to eat! As most of us probably know, calcium is important for growing (and maintaining) strong bones. Did you know: almost 99% of our calcium is stored in...
by Simone Latta | Mar 26, 2023 | Health, Hormones, Menopause, Metabolic Balance, Self Care
You’ve probably heard the term perimenopausal but are you confused about what it is? Are you wondering, Am I perimenopausal? Perimenopause is a natural stage of life leading up to the very last period a woman has. This can begin up to 10 years before our final...
by Kim Healey | Nov 26, 2022 | Health, Metabolic Balance, Self Care, weight loss
Summer is just around the corner, which means we’re all getting excited for holidays, Christmas feasts, work parties and New Years’ celebrations! However, this can also be a time where many of us struggle to stay on track… of course it’s okay to enjoy your holidays...