In this episode Nutritional Therapist Kate Howgego returns to Fitter Food Radio to bravely discuss her experience dealing with health anxiety. Our conversation includes: Summary of health anxiety (concerns or fears around illness) and how symptoms occur as a…
You’ve probably realised by now I love my kettlebells, running, walking, and yoga. Exercise is a daily feature in my life and never fails to transform me mentally. So obviously my biggest fear in life is losing the ability…
After a brief summer break Fitter Food Radio is back! This week we discuss perceptions around ageing and health. Including: Typical physical changes that occur with age and may cause weight gain and increased disease risk Effective nutrition and exercise…
Recently a number of clients have been in touch after experiencing more severe Covid symptoms and a few have been diagnosed with Long Covid. I noticed the majority tended to be peri-menopausal, transitioning through menopause, or highly active and…
I receive a lot of emails asking about menopause weight gain and recently wrote a blog HERE discussing some of the reasons. The possible physiological changes that can make weight loss a bigger battle include low levels of…
I recently read an article discussing how J-Lo is becoming an inspiration to all women approaching menopause. Enter the six pack. Now I blinkin love J-Lo, she’s fierce, but I couldn’t keep up with her in my 20’s let…
It’s easy to suffer from information overwhelm when the menopause symptoms begin. As you begin to research options you soon discover there are lots of options, conflicting advice and it becomes difficult to establish what’s right for…
Menopause symptoms can be complex and far-reaching, affecting both mind and body in the most unpredictable way. Hot sweats, insomnia, brain fog, weight gain, irregular cycles, vaginal changes… the list goes on and may build over time. …
I know this is grim but I love a good spot squeeze. I drive Matt mad following him around the house because I’ve spied a pimple. If I hang around long enough he finally gives in and lets me have my moment. Joking aside, I still have reoccurring nightmares about acne.
I often get asked if there’s a particular diet to treat hormone issues. Common ones include PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMT, perimenopause, and menopause.
This week on Fitter Food Radio we bring you part 1 of a new 2 part series where Keris and Matt focus their discussion around men’s health. Includes: The importance of friendships and how many pals you need to…
I was asked a question this week about how to tackle the dreaded “Menopause Middle.” The term itself is problematic by implying that weight gain is inevitable with the hormone transitions.