April 1, 2022

Oestrogen metabolism

Oestrogens are a family of hormones which include Estrone (E1), Oestradiol (E2), and Estriol (E3). There are also oestrogen metabolites which are primarily metabolized in the […]
October 8, 2021

Protein myths & facts

Confused about how much protein you need?  We separate some myths from facts!  Read on, or watch Heather explain on Virgin Media Weekend AM.
September 17, 2021

Phytoestrogens post menopause

Ciara Wright recently presented to 221+ CervicalCheck Patient Support Group. The talk was around dealing with post-treatment hormonal balance and surgical menopause. In this blog we […]
June 10, 2021

Managing migraine

Headache disorders (of which migraine is one) are among the most common disorders of the nervous system and it has been estimated that almost half of […]
May 13, 2021

Need help with sleep?

Sleep is fundamental to our good health.  It’s crucial role in immune and stress support makes it even more of a priority at the moment.  Studies […]
November 6, 2020

All about acne

Acne is a condition whereby the pores of the hair follicles are blocked and fill up with sebaceous fluids. These may then become infected with bacteria […]
May 12, 2020

DUTCH testing – testosterone

Do you suspect you suffer from hormone related issues? Maybe you already had blood tests carried out and your oestrogen or testosterone came back normal?  Symptoms […]
May 5, 2020

DUTCH testing and melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that controls the daily circadian rhythm and is best known for its role in helping to initiate sleep. It is inhibited by […]
April 29, 2020

DUTCH testing and stress hormones

It is difficult to imagine anyone who is not stressed in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic. Stress can have a profound effect on our emotional […]
April 27, 2020

Hair loss

Hair loss can be very traumatic and worrying. There are many different causes and you should speak to your doctor first and foremost. There may be […]
April 18, 2020

DUTCH testing and oestrogen metabolism

Over the next few blog posts, we are going to shine a light on some of the key clinical insights we can get from the tests […]
March 22, 2019

Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions – how to calm your immune system

You may have seen our recent blog and case study publication on nutrients for thyroid health.  But what if you have an autoimmune thyroid condition? The […]
September 18, 2018

Can nutrition and acupuncture help with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

What is it?    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman’s levels of sex hormones are out of balance. This leads to […]
March 12, 2018

Balancing your hormones naturally

Balancing your hormones naturally Nutrition plays an important role in balancing your hormones naturally.  When our hormones are out of balance, this can lead to problems […]
October 31, 2017

Zinc – the ultimate multi-tasker

Zinc is an extremely important mineral in our diet.  It is a component of one of the most abundant antioxidant compounds in the body (copper-zinc oxide […]
September 28, 2017

Ready to tackle your PMS?

Did you know that pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) affects approximately 70 to 90% of women? That’s almost all of us! PMS describes any symptoms that occur after ovulation […]
May 8, 2017

Weight loss for IVF

Dr Ciara Wright was recently speaking at an international medical conference on safe and sensible weight loss for IVF.   When losing weight is the last […]
July 31, 2015

National Fertility Week – Top Tips for Fertility

Eggs and sperm, like all of your cells, are made from the nutrients found in the foods you eat. There is ever-increasing evidence to support the […]