Nutrition for Women's Health

We provide 1-1 nutrition support for women with hormonal imbalances.

All our nutrition consultations are done via our telehealth online platform and app. Wherever you are, you can speak to our expert dietitian's & nutritionists.

Our process is simple

1. You book an initial consultation

2. You activate your practice better account (our online software)

3. We send you the pre-assessment forms

4. You will receive an email with your zoom link

5. You meet your dietitian.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome [PCOS]

PCOS is a very common condition and many of women world wide. There are three features which lead to a woman being diagnosed with PCOS:

A number of fluid-filled sacs (follicles) surround the eggs in the ovaries (despite the name ‘polycystic ovaries’, they are not cysts).
Eggs are not regularly released from the ovaries.
Higher or more active levels of a group of hormones known as androgens are present in the body.

Two of these features need to be present to diagnose PCOS.

PCOS can present itself in a variety of ways including

irregular or absent periods
excessive hair particularly on the face, chest or stomach
thinning of scalp hair or male-pattern baldness
acne
difficulty in maintaining a healthy body weight
fertility problems (difficulty getting pregnant)

There are many long term health concerns associated with PCOS and include high levels of fats in the blood, high blood pressure and abdominal fat.

The symptoms of PCOS can be controlled using a combination of lifestyle changes, cosmetic measures and medication. The most important adjustment is lifestyle.

Many women with PCOS struggle with weight management and infertility. They may be frustrated and confused with conflicting nutrition advice provided on the internet and the lack of available resources.

If you have PCOS and are struggling to control your weight, are trying to conceive, or just want to understand the best way to eat when you have PCOS to live a healthy lifestyle our Nutrition experts can help you

Lose weight and keep it off
Improve your fertility
Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and other diseases
Overcome binge eating
Improve your body image
Increase your energy
Overcome resistance to exercise

Support a healthy pregnancy
Decrease your risk for gestational diabetes
Improve your insulin and blood sugar levels
Decrease your cholesterol and triglycerides
Understand insulin resistance and PCOS
Develop individualised meal plans
Learn how to read food labels
Provide cooking, meal planning, and shopping advice

Menopause and Nutrition

The menopause is the time when periods stop. It is defined as occurring 12 months after the last menstrual period and usually happens between the ages of 45-55.

The time before menopause when symptoms are at the worse is called perimenopause. During this phase oestrogen levels fall, your periods may become irregular and/or heavy and you may lose your fertility. You may notice other physical changes including higher blood pressure, changes in cholesterol levels (increasing risk of heart disease), and losing calcium from your bones (raising the risk of osteoporosis). Other symptoms of the perimenopause can include weight gain, hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, poor concentration, more frequent headaches, and joint pains.

During the normal process of menopause, the body creates less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Having less of these hormones may cause:

hot flashes
sweating
fatigue
vaginal dryness
changes in sleep
changes in mood
irritability

Working with our nutrition experts can help you achieve ;

Lose weight and keep it off
Improved energy
Symptom control
Balanced meals
Intuitive eating
Control bloating and gut issues
Control blood sugar levels
Shopping advice
Meal planning

Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism and Nutrition

There are two types of thyroid problems;

1. Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid)

feeling tired
gaining weight
feeling depressed
being more sensitive to the cold
having dry skin and hair
experiencing muscle aches

2. Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid).

feeling nervous, anxious or irritable
difficulty sleeping
feeling tired and weak
being more sensitive to heat
experiencing an irregular or fast heartbeat
losing weight

Poor nutritional status is one of the primary root causes for thyroid dysfunction because the thyroid gland is highly nutrient dependent. Many people eating a diet low in nutrient-dense, plant-based whole foods and loaded with refined flours, processed sugars, and poor quality fats and oils may become deficient in key nutrients that drive thyroid hormone production.

If you’re living with a thyroid problem, being aware of what you’re eating and how it affects your health is key.

Ways in which our team of nutrition experts can support you

Weight management
Preventing nutrient deficiencies
Correcting nutrient deficiencies
Optimal energy
Balancing meals
Supplementation advice

What to expect

You will complete the pre assessment questionnaire and activate your online account.

Initial consultations are 60 minutes in duration, you will meet your dedicated dietitian and discuss your goals, analyse your lifestyle and symptoms. After your initial consultation, you will have a clear plan of what is expected going forward. If you require blood tests a letter will be written to your GP after your initial consultation for those tests to be done before our follow up.

Your dietitian may also help you plan the best foods to buy and prepare for yourself or your family.

Follow up sessions will be booked in advanced. Depending on what your dietitian feels is best suites, you will have 3+ follow ups sessions or recommend our LifeSculpt Nutrition Program.

Book now

Click here to book an initial consultation at a time that suites you

An email will be sent to activate your telehealth portal. You can also download the ‘better by practice better’ app , and log in with your details

Complete the pre-assessment form and terms and conditions

Join the 1-1 consultation via the zoom link provided on the telehealth platform. Here you will meet your dietitian.