The Wellness Way
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST |GUT, HORMOMES & METABOLISM
Women's Health
Nutrition is emerging as a novel approach to treating women's health problems, offering a holistic and preventive perspective.
Recognising the intimate connection between dietary choices and overall well-being, healthcare professionals like me, are increasingly
incorporating nutritional interventions into the management of conditions with outstanding results
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Can nutritional intervention really help me?
Short answer is Yes.
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While modern medicine offers valuable treatments for women's health & intimate health problems, nutrition presents a complementary and often more holistic approach that addresses underlying root causes and fosters long-term wellness instead of targeting symptoms only.
Health issues, such as vaginal and urinary tract infections, hormonal imbalances, difficulties with reproductive health and immune system dysfunction are positively effected by nutrition therapy whilst not incurring side effects, medication dependancy and typically involve fewer risks whilst still promoting sustainable health habits.
Most importantly however, nutrition empowers women to take an active role in their own well-being, offering a sense of control and self-awareness.
What Can Nutritonal Therapy Support
Hormone Rebalancing
Hormone rebalancing- Establishing and working to rebalance hormones is the keystone to womens health and many hormnes driven conditions.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PCOS management- Reducing insulin resistance, weight management and muscle strength, stress reduction, liver detox, Hormones balancing, Sleep support and supporting the gut microbiome
PMS & PMDD
PMS & PMDD- supporting hormone balance, stabilizing mood and energy, reducing pain and improving liver and gut function
Menstruation
Menstrual Health- supporting regular cycles, less painful periods and fewer mood related symptoms.
Thyroid Health
Thyroid health- under or over active thyroid including Graves disease and Hashimotos
Weight Management
Weight loss​- Supporting hormone balance through perimenopause and Menopause
Hormones.
Why Why is Hormone Balance the Keystone of Womens Health?
Hormones act as your bodys internal messengers, influencing everything from energy and mood to sleep and reproductive health
When hormones fall out of balance, even slightly, the effects can be felt throughout the entire body
Hormone Imbalance Causes:
Hormone disruption can be triggered by many modern lifestyle factors including chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar instability, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, environmental toxins and significant life stages such as puberty, pregnancy, perimenopasue, menopause and andropause (in men). Over time, these stressors can overwhelm the body's ability to regulate hormones correctly.
If Hormones are left Unaddressed:
Hormone imbalances can increase the risk of long term health conditions such as:
Metabolic dysfunction ~ Thyroid disorders ~ Bone loss ~ Cardiovascular issues ~ Fetility changes ~ Chronic inflammation
'I feel frustrated, unheard and not myself'
Honestly, this is the most common conversation I have with my clients. Their quality of life at the hands of wild hormones is poor and they dont know where to turn for help.
Nutritonal Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of your hormonal imbalance rather than suppressing the symptoms. Through personalised nutrition strategies, sometimes targeted supplementation and the ability for me to not only run functional lab tests but interpret them to build a protocol individual to you, I can support the body to restore balance naturally.
I'm here to support you through it all
What does this look like in practice? Each women is unique so my aim to tailor your needs as much as possible. That said, we always address the foundations.
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I take a full Medical history and Food diary assessment
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Hair tissue mineral Analysis - This is a game changer test for all individuals!
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Blood sugar rebalancing strategies
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Correcting nutrient deficiencies
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Reducing stress load and inflammation
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Tailoring protocols to lifes stages and hormonal patterns
Alexa, Northants,
PCOS
Living with PCOS was challenging until I started this natural treatment. My symptoms have significantly reduced, and my cycles are more regular. I've even noticed improvements in my skin and weight management. It's been a life-changing experience.
Rachel, Glasgow,
CANDIDA
I had candida over and over again since I was a teenager and I just couldn't get rid of it. I worked with Jenny for nearly 6 months and did everything she asked me to do. Consistency has paid off! I have had no flare up or symptoms and I feel so much better in myself. I didn't realise candida was so complicated but I do feel I am in control now.
Ellie, Bristol,
MENSTRUATION
My daughter was really struggling with her periods, skin and mood. I approached Jenny as I didn't want her on medication, she listened and understood her struggles and really supported her. Six weeks later and my daughter seems a different girl- her skin is pretty clear, she can cope with her emotions much more and and she says she feels much more confident.