Seventeen essays and counting — metabolism, hormones, training, mindset and the occasional cake — in plain language, with the research to back it.
Brain fog or inflammation worsening on HRT? Why standard hormone therapy doses backfire for some women, and how to spot the signs of over-treatment.
Lipedema is not obesity — and it doesn't respond to caloric restriction the way obesity does. New 2024–2025 research on the biology, staging, nutrition, and why perimenopause can be a catalyst.
Training, exploring HRT, eating well — and still not feeling right? The two dominant perimenopause narratives, what the research says, and how to decide.
The Mediterranean diet has a strong evidence base. But for active women in perimenopause, general guidance isn't specific enough. What blood-marker-based precision nutrition does differently.
The scientific heritage of the Andean mother seed, and how quinoa's dense nutritional profile supports metabolic stability, muscle integrity and hormonal balance.
It's not endorphins. It's endocannabinoids — and new research suggests women experience significantly higher post-exercise anandamide, with the menstrual cycle shaping when you'll feel it.
A thoughtful spin on the classic: half the sugar, gluten-free flour, roasted pecans, and a tangy Greek yogurt icing. All the flavour, none of the crash.
How ginger reduces hot flushes, inflammation and perimenopause symptoms — an evidence-based guide with dosing, recipes and safety notes from recent studies.
I thought I'd healed my body shame — until I couldn't let my partner see my bloated belly. On gut issues, trauma, and what your digestion might be asking you to heal.
How to strategically increase calories and rebuild metabolic health during perimenopause. Science-backed strategies for active women navigating hormonal shifts.
103kg, curvy, endurance sports, optimal metabolic markers. Why my genetics mean I'll always need to track my food — and why I've made peace with it.
Your external health reflects your internal state. Why fixing symptoms doesn't work, and what actually creates lasting metabolic wellness in perimenopause.
Why calorie deficits don't always work, how metabolic adaptation and stress affect fat loss, and why reverse dieting might be the answer.
The science of resilience is more complex — and more hopeful — than the 'broken then fixed' story. Five research-backed insights, from self-compassion to how unresolved trauma disrupts metabolism.
With the menopausal transition, basal metabolism can drop by 250–300 kcal per day — enough for 2kg of yearly gain with no change in habits. What to understand, and what to do.
When we eat can matter as much as what we eat. Five science-backed truths about circadian rhythms, meal timing, and metabolic wellbeing.
Weight regain is not a failure of willpower: a landmark 2024 Nature study found fat cells retain an epigenetic memory of obesity after weight loss. What that means, and what helps.
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