Pōwehi - Roberta Farrugia

03/02/2026

Your genes may set the stage; but your lifestyle and hormones decide how the story plays out.

Understanding your body, your hormones, and your habits is the first step toward real, lasting change.

03/02/2026

Women juggle work, family, life… and their energy tanks slowly drop. Coffee feels like a quick fix; until the crash, jitters, or mid-day slump hits again. ☕😩

Body Machine Energy from Aniseed ... your daily energy support without caffeine, stimulants, or that wired feeling.

💚 What it really does:

1. Boosts cellular energy production: it helps your body make usable energy at a metabolic level, not just a “wake up” signal for your brain.

2. Supports hypoadrenal states: meaning better resilience when adrenals are taxed.

3. Helps in early imbalances of blood sugar regulation.

4. Supports thyroid-related energy pathways.

And all this happens smoothly: no caffeine, no jittery spikes.

Instead of another espresso, this tincture:

✨ Encourages your natural metabolic processes

✨ Nourishes steroid hormone synthesis pathways (adrenals & thyroid)

✨ Gently supports energy without overstimulating your nervous system

(Think: clear mind, better focus, calm energy; not caffeine buzz.)

👉 Who it’s perfect for:

🔥 Women juggling hormones
🔥 Mid-afternoon fatigue that coffee can’t solve
🔥 Days when your body feels slow, not energized
🔥 Anyone who hates the jitter + crash combo

📌 As always; energy isn’t just about caffeine. It’s about supporting your metabolic engine from the inside out. ❤️

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03/02/2026

A 2024 case-control study reported a positive association between whey supplement use and acne risk.

Young people and athletes willing to gain muscle mass and strength are likely to consume whey protein supplements. The effect of milk as a dietary source of whey protein on acne is still controversial. At the same time, a few studies have suggested ...

03/02/2026

Let’s talk about why insulin is at the centre of so many health conversations today, and why it matters more than ever.

We are not “suddenly obsessed” with insulin. We are responding to a reality; modern lifestyles are chronically pushing this hormone out of balance.

Insulin is not just a “blood sugar hormone.” It is a master regulator that influences fat storage, inflammation, ovarian function, thyroid activity, cortisol, and even how your body responds to stress. When insulin is constantly elevated, due to frequent snacking, ultra-processed foods, and high sugar intake, your body becomes resistant to it. This is the foundation of many hormonal issues... irregular cycles, PCOS, stubborn weight gain, fatigue, and brain fog.

Why are so many women struggling with hormone imbalance today?

Because we are living in a perfect storm:

• Highly processed foods that spike blood sugar
• Environmental toxins that disrupt hormones
• Medications that alter metabolism and gut health
• Chronic stress that keeps cortisol high and blood sugar unstable
• Sleep deprivation that worsens insulin resistance

And then there’s nutrition, or rather, the lack of real nutrition.

Our food supply has shifted from whole, nutrient-dense foods to engineered products designed for profit, not health. We are overfed and undernourished. Many women are deficient in key minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron, and selenium, all critical for hormone balance and insulin sensitivity.

People will grab a “high protein bar” instead of a banana with almonds because marketing has convinced them that packaged is better than natural.

Real food is not complicated. It grows, it spoils, and it nourishes. Ultra-processed food lasts forever and slowly harms your metabolism.

If you want balanced hormones, stable energy, and sustainable weight management, your focus must shift back to:

• Whole foods
• Blood sugar stability
• Stress management
• Gut health
• Nutrient repletion

This is the foundation of everything I do in my practice.

If you want personalised support with your hormones and metabolism, you can reach me via WhatsApp: +356 77064668.

02/02/2026

Dear Women in Every Season of Life…

Even with optimal nutrition and smart movement (which remain absolutely essential for hormone balance), many women still need targeted botanical support to truly feel calm, clear, energized, and in control of their bodies again.

That’s why I trust and recommend the Women’s Health Herbal Tincture by Aniseed; an organic, handcrafted, high-potency botanical formula designed specifically for women navigating hormonal shifts. ✨

This is not a mass-produced supplement. It is slow-crafted from fresh medicinal herbs, carefully macerated to extract the full spectrum of active plant compounds; no additives, no artificial stabilizers, no harsh chemicals. Just pure, intelligent plant medicine working in harmony with your body. 🌱

This tincture supports:

• Hormonal balance during perimenopause & menopause
• Nervous system stability and emotional resilience
• Female reproductive wellness
• Adaptation to stress and hormonal fluctuations
• Overall vitality, clarity, and inner calm

I see every day in my practice how powerful the combination of corrected nutrition + appropriate movement + this targeted herbal support can be for women who want to feel like themselves again; not overwhelmed by their hormones.

If you already know this tincture, you know its quality.
If you don’t; this is your invitation to experience real, plant-based hormonal support.

PM for more information 💪

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

If you’re in perimenopause and feel heavier, puffier, or more bloated around your midsection, this is a well-documented hormonal shift.

During perimenopause, estrogen becomes unpredictable before it eventually declines. This matters because estrogen is a key regulator of metabolism, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and where your body stores fat. When estrogen fluctuates, your body often responds by favouring abdominal fat storage rather than fat in the hips and thighs; a pattern repeatedly shown in research on midlife women.

Large population studies, including work from the SWAN (Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation), consistently show that women experience a redistribution of body fat toward the abdomen during the menopausal transition, even when overall calorie intake and activity remain stable. This tells us that weight gain in perimenopause is often hormonal, not behavioural.

At the same time, declining estrogen reduces metabolic rate and muscle preservation. Research in endocrinology has demonstrated that midlife women tend to lose lean muscle and gain fat simultaneously; a phenomenon known as “sarcopenic fat gain.” Less muscle means lower resting energy expenditure, which can make your body feel slower and your weight feel more stubborn.

Bloating is also extremely common. Estrogen fluctuations influence gut motility, fluid balance, and inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that women in perimenopause are more prone to gastrointestinal discomfort, water retention, and abdominal distension, even without dietary changes. What feels like “fat” is often a combination of hormonal fluid shifts, gut sensitivity, and visceral fat changes rather than simple overeating.

Your body is adapting to a new hormonal environment. This is a biological transition that requires a hormone-aware, metabolism-supportive approach rather than restriction or punishment.

If you are confused about food, supplements, training, or your changing body in perimenopause, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

📩 For personalised consultations and bookings, feel free to message me here or on WhatsApp: +356 77064668.

01/02/2026

Bok choy is one of my favorite greens for hormone balance and weight management.

It’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, folate, and calcium; nutrients that support healthy digestion, liver detoxification, and estrogen metabolism. These processes are essential for balanced hormones and sustainable fat loss.

Low in calories yet deeply nourishing, bok choy helps reduce inflammation, supports metabolism, and keeps you feeling full without blood sugar spikes.

Simple, light, and incredibly effective; proof that healing nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated.

✨ Eat clean. Support your hormones. Nourish your body.

31/01/2026

Most women focus on protein grams. But the body doesn’t use protein as a number; it uses individual amino acids, each with a specific biological role.

When those amino acids are imbalanced, hormones and metabolism don’t respond properly.

Here’s what each amino acid actually does:

Leucine, isoleucine & valine (BCAAs)
Support muscle protein synthesis and metabolic signaling, but cannot build tissue alone.

Lysine & methionine
Essential for hormone production, tissue repair, immune health, and methylation.

Threonine
Supports gut lining integrity and nutrient absorption.

Phenylalanine & tyrosine
Required for dopamine, norepinephrine, and thyroid hormone signalling.

Tryptophan
Precursor to serotonin and melatonin, dependent on proper balance and cofactors, not excess.

Histidine
Plays a role in hemoglobin production, inflammation control, and nervous system function.

Cystine
Critical for glutathione production, antioxidant defense, and liver detoxification.

If even one essential amino acid is insufficient, the body cannot complete protein synthesis efficiently. This is called the limiting amino acid principle. Excess of one amino acid cannot compensate for deficiency of another.

More protein does not fix this. Better distribution does.

When amino acids are imbalanced, women may experience:

• fatigue
• poor workout recovery
• slow metabolism
• fat-loss resistance
• sugar cravings
• mood instability
• hormonal dysregulation

Even with “adequate” protein intake.

The goal is complete, well-distributed amino acids that allow the endocrine and metabolic systems to function optimally.

31/01/2026

At some point, many women stop trying to change how they feel. Not because they don’t care... but because they’ve been told for years that it’s normal now.

Normal to gain weight more easily. Normal to feel tired all the time. Normal for hormones to be “all over the place.” Normal to accept deficiencies, symptoms, and frustration as part of aging.

So they adapt. They manage. They cope. And slowly, they start believing their body is the problem.

But what I see every day isn’t women who are beyond repair. I see women who are afraid to change what has become familiar. When something feels uncertain, we cling to what we know; even when it isn’t working, because familiarity feels safer than change.

But safe doesn’t mean better. Your body doesn’t suddenly stop responding because of age. It responds differently, and needs different support.

When deficiencies are corrected, when hormones are supported instead of ignored, when nutrition works, things begin to shift again.

Often, what holds women back isn’t their body; it’s the belief that nothing can change.

And that belief can be rewritten.

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