What minerals support female health?

Minerals are crucial for maintaining overall health by supporting a range of biochemical functions and processes. They play key roles in muscle function, metabolism, nerve function, antioxidant defence, fluid balance, immune support, cardiovascular health, hormonal regulation, and more!

In today’s blog, our Nutritional Therapist, Annie, will be looking at the specific ways minerals can support female health and how you can make sure you are including them in your diet.

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Last updated on 23rd April 2025 by cytoffice

Mid-life woman enjoying sunset over the sea on the beach near her car. She looks relaxed and has perimenopause rage under control.

Perimenopause rage: Triumph over turmoil

Hormonal changes in perimenopause can trigger one of its most common symptoms and one that can really affect a woman’s happiness: rage! Perimenopause rage not just caused by hormones; factors such as gut health, liver function, and stress resilience play an equally crucial role.

Integrative Medicine Specialist and guest blogger, Dr. Anna Forbes, explores how women can tackle these symptoms holistically, fostering a smoother transition and unlocking the potential for thriving in midlife and beyond. Continue reading  ▶

Last updated on 16th April 2025 by cytoffice

Perimenopausal women doing relaxation exercises on a rock on the beach.

Phytoestrogens – what are they and can they help perimenopause?

The perimenopause is a time of changing and fluctuating hormone levels which can cause a wide range of symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, mood swings, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, blood sugar imbalances, weight gain, and cognitive changes, including brain fog and memory issues. Many women look for alternative methods to support their health during this phase of life, often involving dietary and lifestyle changes, along with targeted nutrient support.[1]

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Last updated on 25th March 2025 by cytoffice

Playful mid-life woman enjoying nature. She is barefoot, balancing with outstretched arms on a fallen log in the forest.

Shatavari, Sage & Maca: 3 Herbal Remedies for Perimenopause

Perimenopause or the ‘menopause transition’ is a time when the reproductive system naturally slows, the ovaries start to produce less oestrogen, and physiological and psychological changes first become noticeable. Time in perimenopause is typically apparent for around four years but can last anywhere between a few months to up to ten years for some.

In this blog, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Annie, looks at some of the common symptoms of perimenopause and explores whether herbs and botanicals like shatavari, sage and maca, and other nutrients like magnesium and chromium can help alleviate these.

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Last updated on 13th March 2025 by cytoffice

A wide angle front view of a group of four women exploring the coast. Exercise plays an impoirtant role in helping to protect both women and men from cardiovascular disease, but is especially helpful in addressing physiological changes associated with menopause that can contribute to an increased risk in post-menopausal women.

Cardiovascular disease and women: Is there a gender gap?

“Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. It remains underdiagnosed, undertreated, and portends worse outcomes in women than men.”[i]

In this blog, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Ruth, explores the mechanisms that may be contributing to worsening risk factor profiles in women, before examining the ways in which women can support their optimal cardiovascular health.

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Last updated on 27th February 2025 by cytoffice