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09.01.2022 Incorporating test V. Not testing.. This is why the quote is test don’t guess... I encourage all my clients to undertake further testing of some description for nearly all that includes blood testing, sometimes hormone or stool testing. ... Here’s the analogy testing is the equivalent of being given the right map to get to a new destination. If testing is missing you’re either missing part or all of the map. This leads to wasted time, effort and money on supplements or strategies that are unnecessary. Another benefit of testing is that we can use it to measure your progress objectively alongside subjective markers of progress like symptom resolution. If you’re struggling with your hormones, energy levels, moods or gut health, then I’d love to hop on a complimentary call with you. To chat to you about your health goals, current struggles and explore how I can help as a nutritionist. Head to solainedouglas.com and click on appointments to book a complimentary consultation. See more

09.01.2022 What to do for heavy periods - find out the cause, start there. If you have heavy periods, it’s likely you don’t ovulate because progesterone (made mostly after ovulation) thins the uterine lining and lightens periods. ... Common causes of heavy periods: - PCOS - Thyroid conditions - Perimenopause - Endometriosis - Adenomyosis Nutrition tips to support heavy bleeding: - Ensure your diet is iron replete, aim for 4 serves of red meat each week. Quality is key. Slow cooked meats are often easier on digestion. Consider supplementing with iron. Iron is lost in menstrual blood making you feel tired and fatigued. You also need iron to metabolise oestrogen in the liver (so it’s a vicious cycle if you have high oestrogen and low iron). Aim for iron bisglycinate <50mg a day, doses over that often cause digestive upset, constipation and reduced absorption - more is not better with iron. - Turmeric has been shown to reduce bleeding. You can add this to curries, eggs, salad dressing or even as a tea . - Consider trying dairy free for 1-3 months. Note that butter, goats or sheep dairy are typically a non-issue. It’s key that you find out WHY you’re having such heavy cycles, so that you can work on the cause and boost your progesterone. Reach out if you have any questions See more

04.01.2022 Did you know there are different types of PMS? PMS (A) - Anxiety You might feel like: anxious, irritable, snappy and like you are out of control of your emotions. ... PMS (C) - Cravings You might feel like: you want to eat everything in sight, carbs, sweets cookies, everything! You might also feel tired, moody and light-headed. PMS (D) - Depression You might feel like: you could cry watching [MKR] like anything might ‘tip you over the edge’. PMS (H) - Hyper-hydration You might feel like: your body is puffy, swollen and like there is a lot of fluid on board. PMS (P) - Pain You might feel like: your boobs are sore, your body is achy, your lower pelvic region is on fire and there is a constant dragging feeling in the lead up to menstruation. If you experience PMS you likely experience a collection of the above symptoms and perhaps you resonate with more than just one type. What if I told you it was possible to experience symptom-free periods? No pain, no irrational emotions, no cravings, no anxiety - it is possible. Which type are you? If you’re ready to wrangle the beast that is PMS I’d love to help. You can book a complimentary call over on my website or send me a DM. See more

04.01.2022 Do you get cyclical breast pain? You might notice tenderness, aches, swelling, lumpiness and general sensitivity. Typically you will notice these changes in between ovulation and the lead up to your period, e.g. days 14-28 (if we are referring to a 28-day cycle, which is a generalisation). In most cases, you will notice these feelings fade as your menstrual bleed ceases. In most cases, high prolactin is the cause of cyclical breast pain. And, what caus...es high prolactin you ask? * High oestrogen * Obesity * Some medications like SSRI's * Acute stress * Under-active thyroid conditions * Prolactinoma What do you do to get rid of cyclical breast pain? Work out why your prolactin is high... Depending on how much your prolactin is elevated If it’s in the 1,000s then you need to ask your GP to investigate prolactinoma as a cause, this is usually done with an MRI and can be managed. Your next move may be to rule out any underlying thyroid conditions which include asking for a full thyroid panel (TSH, T3, T4, RT3, TPO, Tg Ab). Note: It is possible to have an underlying auto-immune thyroid condition up to 10 years prior to any symptoms developing. Then consider other possible factors; medication, elevated oestrogen, obesity, stress. Commonly high dose iodine is prescribed for breast pain and cysts this will work for some women, but not for all It is appropriate for women with low T4:T3 (thyroid hormone) ratio But is not recommended for women with underlying autoimmune thyroid conditions, because it increases the destruction of the thyroid tissue, making thyroid disease worse. Hence why testing is important! If you’re not testing there is a certain degree of guessing... If you have any questions, as always my inbox is always open for you Pssst you can find the recipe for this delish nachos at solainedouglas.com search nachos under the recipe tab.

03.01.2022 Can we please talk about alcohol and hormones? When you drink alcohol it needs to be processed in the liver. The same enzymes that process alcohol also process oestrogen, these are called CYP enzymes (ps these are iron dependant). Aside from the impact alcohol has on oestrogen it also directly affects blood sugar levels, since your liver plays a primary role in the regulation of glucose in the body.... The more alcohol you consume and the more iron deficient you are, the more likely it is that you will experience menstrual irregularities. If you’re a woman struggling with significant symptoms of oestrogen dominance [moody, heavy cycles, longer cycles, blood clots, tender breasts] then you want to take note of this. In women with PCOS, LH and testosterone abnormalities can play a significant role in irregular cycles, failure to ovulate, infertility, hair loss and acne. If you’re struggling with symptoms of PCOS, then now is a good time to evaluate your relationship with alcohol. Does Alcohol Cause Irregular Cycles? In short - the research doesn’t state that alcohol is THE cause but it does contribute to the issue. Binge drinking can cause amenorrhea (cessation of a cycle). I explain to many of my clients that they need to imagine their tolerance to alcohol and other stressors as a bucket -- when it gets too full, then symptoms arise [hello PMS]. This doesn't mean you have to stop drinking altogether (although you do you)- but I want you to know that if you have PMS, irregular cycles, PCOS and symptoms of oestrogen excess - let's have a think about decreasing the booze and supporting your beautiful liver! See more

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