Health Articles
Evidence-based articles and insights on functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea and beyond, written by a UK registered nutritionist and nutritional therapist.
Why is my hair thinning?
Exploring some of the most common causes of hair loss in women, alongside nutritional and lifestyle solutions.
Is it PMOS or FHA?
Understanding the differences and overlaps between polycystic ovary syndrome and functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea, and why an accurate diagnosis is so important.
Lifting the Lid on 8 Common Nutrition Myths
We uncover some of the most common food-related myths to date. It is our hope that lifting the lid on these claims will go some way to protecting your health, hormones and your relationship with the foods you eat.
How your sleep cycle affects your menstrual cycle
How your sleep can affect your menstrual cycle and what you can do to support both your sleep and your hormone health.
Is high street fashion damaging your body image?
To what extent is high street fashion responsible for distorted and potentially damaging beauty standards?
Fasted Training in Women
How does fasted exercise affect women and is it suitable for your body?
How much water do we really need?
Information about how much water we really need… and why we shouldn’t overdo it
Bone Health and Hormones
Exploring the many links between our bone health and our hormones
Micronutrients and Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea
An overview of key micronutrient considerations when recovering from functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea
Macronutrients and Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea
A detailed overview of carbohydrate, fat and protein considerations when recovering from functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea
Running on Empty
If you are over-stressed, can exercise help and will it hinder recovery from functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea?
Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea – a Quick Guide
A quick guide to the basics of functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments
The Blood Sugar and Cortisol Connection in FHA: What the Research Says
Most blood sugar advice for a missing period comes from PMOS and diabetes. Here is what the research says about glucose, insulin and cortisol in functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea (FHA).