There’s a lot to love about this time of year. Cosy jumpers, warm drinks, roaring fires, and homemade chicken soup… I won’t bore you with a list of the things I don’t like, but catching a cold or starting to feel a bit low as the days get shorter is definitely up there. Many of the symptoms of low vitamin D—fatigue, low mood, muscle aches, even joint pain—are often dismissed as “just menopause”  or part of getting older. But in reality, low vitamin D could be a major factor c

So many women tell me they’re doing everything right in menopause — taking supplements, eating well, exercising, prioritising sleep, trying to manage stress — yet they still feel exhausted, low, or not quite themselves. The truth is, there’s one common mistake I see over and over again… and it could be the reason your supplements aren’t doing what you hoped. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not feeling better, this article might be the missing piece. This week, I had the pl

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