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We provide a true holistic approach to all aspects of hormone health. Whilst getting to know you and your lifestyle, our nutritionist explores the intricacies of the behaviours that may be impacting your health or have impeded your ability to reach your full potential in the past.
Our in-house nutritionist, Emily, is a registered dietitian with a specialist interest in Women’s Health.
We can offer dedicated nutrition advice and support for:
Common symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes can be improved through dietary changes. Some foods can make your symptoms worse, whereas others may help to reduce them.
During menopause, the amount of muscle mass reduces meaning that your body needs less calories than before. This is why weight gain can be a common experience during menopause. Tailored diet and lifestyle advice can help to manage your weight, whilst maintaining a nutritionally balanced diet to support your general menopause and health.
The menopause increases the risk of heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes can help to reduce this risk by protecting your heart health, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
As levels of oestrogen fall, the amount of calcium you lose through your bones increases, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can help to keep your bones healthy.
Hormonal changes that happen during menopause can influence your gut microbes and some women experience a change in bowel habits or gut symptoms such as bloating, wind or abdominal pain. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can help to ease these symptoms and optimise gut health.
Changes in mood can also be experienced during menopause. Following a nutritionally balanced diet can help to support energy, mood and brain function.
Prior to your appointment you will be sent a pre-consultation questionnaire to complete. This will allow us to gather your information and thoughts on what you would like to focus on.
– A 60 minute face to face consultation at our clinic in Bridge of Allan
– A safe and non-judgemental space to discuss your issues
– Personalised nutrition and lifestyle advice including advice around diet, supplements, movement, sleep and stress
– A tailored plan provided to you after the appointment with agreed goals
– Additional written information and signposting such as food diaries, workbooks, meal ideas and meal plans, along with useful websites and apps
A 30 minute review consultations to check in with goals, problem solve any issues and to provide ongoing advice and support to maintain changes long term
Our patients seeing our nutritionist are offered a 30 minute review appointment with our menopause specialist to discuss hormone replacement options. This can be arranged following your dietitian appointment.
We will be holding nutrition consultations on the following Fridays:
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