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Herbal Medicine offers support for health concerns through western diagnosis methods and treatment using plant-based medicines. It combines centuries old traditional use of plants for healing with modern scientific research, based in physics and biochemistry. Victoria is our medical herbalist who offers a rigorous and scientific approach to helping people understand their own health issues thanks to 10 years’ experience working as a research scientist. This is uniquely combined with compassion and mindfulness following 15 years of meditation training. After 6 years of exhaustive training to be a Medical Herbalist, Victoria was invited to join the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She is passionate about continued learning so regularly attends further training opportunities and keep up to date with the latest scientific research. We offer help through one-to-one consultations at our private treatment rooms in Wantage and online self-help courses.

29/10/2025

How does hawthorn help with hormonal health?

Find out more here

27/10/2025

I’ve got a big, slightly crazy goal.

To teach one million women how their hormones really work.

Like many women, I was dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to “just deal with it” but I am determined to change that. I'm determined that other women have the knowledge to really advocate for their hormone health.

Real change starts with accessible education. Like learning how what you eat breakfast can affects your hormone health. Or how detoxing isn’t about kale juice. It’s about helping your liver process used hormones so you can sleep better, think more clearly, and actually feel like yourself again.

It's why I run a free monthly workshop called "Hormones, what they should have taught you at school" and the next one is on Thursday (30th Nov). We spend an hour unpicking what's going on with our hormones and what tiny changes we can make to improve them.

If you know a woman who deserves to feel empowered, not exhausted, share this with her, it’s how the ripple grows. And come along yourself.

26/10/2025

What's my friend with a 6 week cold and long covid got in common?

Watch to find out!

23/10/2025

Two weeks ago I was knocked out.

By a medical professional, in a controlled way.

It was for, hopefully, my last hysteroscopy and biopsies as part of some cancer follow-up investigations (I don't have it).

Why am I telling you this?

Well for two reasons.

The first is about the importance of rest. Unfortunately I didn't take my own advice and "feeling fine" decided to walk to sainsbugs with my handy little shopping trolley (so I didn't have to carry the heavy things). This was too much, too soon and definitely set my recovery back - there's a reason rest is important.

The second is why I had to have the hysteroscopy in the first place.

Bleeding!

It's really easy to blame unusual bleeding as the menopause but it can be one of the first signs of ovarian cancer. It my case it was a precancerous polyp which was whipped and I've been ok since.

But...

if you do have unusual bleeding, don't just put it down to hormones, get it checked out. Don't let you doctor say it's just hormones, ask for an ultrasound, insist they investigate. Chances is are it's nothing but it's definitely better than the alternative.

07/10/2025

What do good hormone health and the environment have in common?

Cleaning products!!

And all the other things we put on our skin...

Why?

Detoxing isn't just about what we eat, it's also about what we are exposed to. In modern day life it's impossible to exclude exposure to harmful toxicants but one simple thing we can do to minimise them is to change what we bring into our home.

It's why I love .birtwhistle. She teaches how to clean our homes with minimal nasties. Great for the environment but also great for your hormone health too. If you've not checked her out here on Instagram, you must! Her books are amazing too.

And if you want to know more about detoxing, put DETOX in the comments and I'll send you my free 7 Day Detox Guide. 7 days of simple changes to have great hormone health.

05/10/2025

Want access to my new course for free?

I'm looking for 5 women to test out my new 7 Day Detox mini-course.

Drop a DETOX in the comments and I'll send you a link and a coupon so you get for free.

First 5 only so be quick!

04/10/2025

It's medicine making day!

And it's been a diverse mix. From new prescriptions for new clients to repeats for those managing chronic illness.

I've made medicine for digestive complaints, thyroid function, fibroids and adrenal fatigue.

My favourite though? Was making a love potion (aka aphrodisiac) to support a menopausal lady to get in the mood. But it's purpose is not the only reason why it was my favourite. It contains my homemade chocolate tincture and tastes delicious!

03/10/2025

Hello out there! I wanted to introduce myself for those of you who don't know me.

My name is Victoria Wright, and I'm a Functional Medicine Practitioner specialising in women's hormone health.

How did I get here? Well, I have always known that my purpose is to help people and a combination of personal experience (30 years of endometriosis and debilitating pain), professional knowledge and interest (massive hormones geek), and frustration at how poorly women are treated in healthcare has led me to here.

Here are some fun facts about me:
1. I have a terrible sense of humour - think science puns and dad jokes!
2. I love art and enjoying painting for fun, I might even share some here if you're unlucky
3. I built part of the large hadron collider. It was a tiny part but my blood, sweat and tears are in there.

I'm on a mission to redefine women’s healthcare and to educate women about their hormone health so you can make informed choices about your own hormone health.
Look out for content about how you can make tiny changes to your lifestyle that will have a huge impact on your hormone health as well as some of the geeky science behind it too.

I'm excited to share my hormone health knowledge with you all and build a lovely little community of kick-a$$ women. Thank you for following along and supporting my journey, I’m can't wait to get to know you better!

02/10/2025

Love my Vic's Cold and Flu - it's been a lifesaver this week!

30/09/2025

Your body doesn’t need a juice cleanse to detox. It’s doing it right now.

Your liver, kidneys, gut, skin, and lymph are designed to keep you clear of toxins every single day.

But, unfortunately, modern life piles on stress, broken sleep, processed foods, alcohol, and nutrient gaps. This overloads your natural systems, leaving you sluggish, struggling with brain fog, and drained.

The good news? You do not need another cleanse or a box of tea. What you need is to support the detox machinery you already have.

* Cruciferous vegetables and bitter greens to feed your liver.
* Hydration to keep things moving.
* Daily movement and deep rest to let your body catch up.

Your body is already brilliant. It just needs the right inputs.

What will you try to today?

12/09/2025

Fun Fact Friday

When you think about the most important choices for your health, you probably picture what you eat, or how much you exercise. But did you know that when you eat could be just as important?

A new 20-year study has found something striking: in older adults, having breakfast later in the day was linked with higher risks of fatigue, depression, and even earlier death.

It is not that skipping or delaying breakfast directly causes those things, but it can be a red flag. Often, changes in when we eat reflect deeper shifts in mood, sleep, and energy. Our bodies thrive on rhythm, and when that rhythm slips, it can be a sign our hormones and health are out of balance.

That old saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” might be truer than we realised. A consistent morning mealtime is one of the simplest markers of resilience and vitality.

The takeaway? Start your day with nourishment even something small. You are not just feeding your body; you are setting your internal clock, steadying your hormones, and signalling safety to your nervous system.

What time do you usually have breakfast? Be honest… coffee counts too.

If you want more of these surprising science-backed insights with practical tips too, sign up for Self-Care Saturday!

11/09/2025

One of the biggest myths of ageing is that our bodies simply “wear out.” In truth, they adapt and sometimes those adaptations reveal what we need to thrive.

Researchers have found that as we age, many of us naturally start eating meals later. Dinner drifts into the evening, breakfast gets delayed, and before long, the window in which we eat each day becomes narrower.

On the surface, it seems harmless. But later mealtimes are consistently linked with fatigue, mood changes, and poorer health outcomes, particularly when breakfast gets pushed back.

So what can we do?

We do not need rigid diets or strict fasting protocols. Instead, we can lean into simple rhythms:
🌙 Aim to finish dinner a little earlier.
☀️ Have breakfast within a couple of hours of waking.
⚡ Keep your eating window steady, around 10–12 hours.

These small tweaks send powerful signals to your body. They stabilise blood sugar, ease the load on your adrenals, and create hormone harmony at every stage of life.

Your body loves routine. And you can give it the rhythm it is craving at any age.

Have you noticed a difference in your energy when you eat at regular times?

I’m putting together a free guide for women on how to eat for your hormones, comment ‘guide’ below if you’d like me to send it your way.

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