Oxford Clinic for Nutrition

18/04/2025

These statistics are shocking but unfortunately heart-breakingly unsurprising.

Women's health is decades, if not centuries behind men and misogny is still rife. The issues are even more magnified for black women or women of colour.

Did you know that hysteria was a valid medical diagnosis until the 1990's??!!

What are your experiences as a woman in the healthcare system? I'd love to hear your stories.

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16/04/2025

The survey of 60,000 women across England in 2023, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care and analysed by academics at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, found that 28% of respondents were living with a reproductive morbidity, such as pelvic organ prolapse, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic o***y syndrome, or cervical, uterine, ovarian or breast cancer.

Almost a fifth (19%) of women reported experiencing severe period pain in the last year, and 40% of respondents reported heavy menstrual bleeding. More than 30% of participants aged 16-24 reported severe period pain.

A client said something profound to me the other day - Just because something is common, doesn't make it normal!

Too often I hear from women who have been suffering with symptoms for decades and had little help as it's considered "normal". Being in pain shouldn't be normalised in my view!

I would bet most of you can empathise - give this post a like if you have ever spoken to a doctor about period symptoms or your reproductive health and felt dismissed.



Read the full article at - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/10/one-in-four-women-england-reproductive-health-issue-survey

02/04/2025

Thanks buddy but calorie cutting doesn't solve the problem!

If only it were that simple in perimenopause. With a fluctuating oestrogen and hormonal shifts, sleep can suffer, stress can skyrocket and your metabolism slows.

Have you found that what worked before, no longer does? This isn't a problem of willpower, its physiology and we deserve better than the "calories in, calories out" mantra.

Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation to find out how I can help put together a personalised nutrition programme tailored for you, that works with your body, not against it.

31/03/2025

Contact me for a personalised nutrition programme designed to support you in all your health goals.

28/03/2025

A new study published in Circulation Research confirms that hormonal changes drive weight gain and fat redistribution in perimenopause.

We have been told for so many years that weight gain and belly fat are our fault, its inevitable, we are too lazy, too greedy and just need to eat less and exercise more. This research is another step in helping us debunk this myth!

This study has confirmed that as your oestrogen levels decline, your metabolism slows down, your body burns fewer calories and fat is redistributed to the abdomen (visceral fat), increasing your risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Women deserve evidence-based solutions, not shame. Have you ever been made to feel your weight gain is your fault?

Sex-Specific Factors Influencing Obesity in Women: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Clinical Practice - Ayesh et al., 2025

23/03/2025

Did you know you can download 2 free e-books from my linktree? Click on my bio to find out more.

7 Secrets to a Happy, Healthy Menopause
Boost you Mood guide

21/03/2025

Another happy client review! I love what I do so much 🥰😍🥰😍

14/03/2025

How lucky am I to get these amazing samples from ! Looking forward to trying them and adding to my client protocols

10/03/2025

What a fantastic day yesterday giving a talk on stress to a bunch of lovely women at a yoga retreat run by . Beautiful location and delicious food 😋

06/03/2025

04/03/2025

Happy Pancake Day!
Here are some deliciously healthy pancake options!

Enjoy 😋

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02/03/2025

Someone asked the other day about whether it's worth adding seeds into their diet and my answer was a resounding YES!!

I love seeds for many reasons. One of which is they can be another way of increasing your protein intake with very little effort. Sprinkle them on your yoghurt or porridge for breakfast or over you soup or salad at lunch/dinner. Add them to your avocado on toast or into your smoothie. There are so many ways to include them in your diet.

My clients know that I love protein - it helps keep you full, supports your blood sugar balance and helps maintain muscle mass as we age.

Simple but effective!