Some insights from my interview with Sharon (Vasumati) Hancock, a woman who models resilience, curiosity, compassion and strength. This is sage advice my sisters!
Some Pearls on Women’s Widsom
Milky Protein Overnight Oats
I’m excited to share this delicious, high fibre recipe with you all. Whatever your age, guy or gal, this is a quick, easy solution to getting a good dose of all the macronutrients before you step out of the house. Or, pop it in your bag and have it for an energy boosting morning tea! Learn how to make my Milky Protein Overnight Oats…
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) – a multi-system, multi-cause condition
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has a new name that better reflects the multi-system, multi-causal nature of this condition. It’s now: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Read on to discover the hallmark features, causes and a bit of history on what is the most common hormonal condition affecting women.
If You’ve Had Depression Before: Understanding Mood Changes in Perimenopause
Midlife is a time of significant hormonal change, and for many women it can also bring unexpected shifts in mood, anxiety, or low emotional resilience. Perhaps a relapse of PMS-like symptoms, sinking motivation or low mood. The research suggests that if you have a history of depression, these changes may be more intense during perimenopause, as fluctuating oestrogen levels, brain chemistry, and stress hormones interact in complex ways. Understanding the link between perimenopause and depression can help explain what’s happening in your body and highlight why a holistic, integrative approach is so important for supporting mental health during this transition.
The Alchemy of Menopause
Here’s a contemplative piece for you today. Around the globe right now, a quarter of the worlds population is comprised of women over the age of 50. Despite the lack of attention we’ve received as a body of people in healthcare, scientific research funding, realistic media representation and other important areas of modern life, we are a force. Here are my thoughts on the skills and qualities that todays midlife women in the West particulaly, are bringing to the menopause table, and why I think we have the best chance of creating incredible and positive change for all women when we transition through menopause – if we haven’t already.
Low Progesterone in Perimenopause
Dear Midlife Goddesses, I say this with love: there is a price to pay for all the stress, toxicity etc that we’ve built up in our bodies over decades of high intensity living and stimulation. Here’s what happens to progesterone, your soothing hormone, during the time around menopause known as ‘perimenopause’. Symptoms like irritability, poor sleep, nervous tension and high cortisol are all linked to changing progesterone levels in midlife and I’m here to tell you that it’s prevalent and possibly helpful. Read on for more info.
What is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Grab your basket and get ready to feel amazing! This is the diet I use with the majority of my clients to lower inflammatory markers, reduce aches and pains, improve metabolism, cognition, skin glow and of course….to support healthy hormones. So here we go folks! Let’s dive into a few aspects of this extraordinarily natural and (yes!) simple diet, and what a typical day looks like. Heads up, you’re going to see what goes on my plate breakfast, lunch and dinner…and in between! You’ll also discover the Dietary Inflammatory Index, lots of healthy anti-inflammatory recipes and more. The lesson to take away from this is that many of us are (knowingly or unwittingly) increasing our chances of inflammatory disease through our food choices, and actually our food choices have the potential to modulate inflammation and take us into greater levels of health. Food isn’t just about filling the energy reservoir, food is about boosting us on all levels. By the end of this article you’ll have a solid understanding of how to get started and I’ve even thrown in a weekly diet planner for you. Enjoy!
Healing and Trauma – notes on a presentation from Gabor Maté
I attended a presentation by Gabor Maté today about trauma and healing. He talked about how trauma can lead to a disconnection between us and our ‘self’, so that in fact we can lose sense of who we really are. Why is knowing who we are so important? And what does this have to do with naturopathy? Like any holistic healing system, naturopathic philosophy recognises there are multiple aspects to the individual (you and me) with what’s known as a bio-psycho-social approach. Emotions are part of this model too. That’s what makes a naturopath so different to a medical practitioner. It was a really interesting presentation. Here are my notes on what he shared…
Creamy Mushroom Soup – nourishing, high protein meal
Today’s rainy May day mushroom soup recipe perfectly embodies the principles of eating to nourish, practising sustainable eating and increasing your fibre and protein content in midlife. It’s a simple, sustainable celebration of earth’s bounty that supports vibrant health at every age. I promise you’ll love it! But first let’s talk about the best and only diet I recommend for midlife women – The Mediterranean Green Diet. Enjoy lovely! xo Sulin
Planty Cacao Chia Pudding
Dear reader, today I have a real treat for you! It’s simple to make and possibly the healthiest sweet treat I’ve shared so far. Incorporating this silky plant-based chia pudding into your regular routine, you’re not just enjoying a delicious snack – you’re providing your body with targeted nutrition specifically designed to ease the menopausal transition and support your vibrant wellbeing for years to come. So grab your measuring cups and let’s go! This is my Planty Chia Pudding – An easy, delicious luxury treat for all midlife Goddesses 🙂 xo Sulin