Hormone Health, Nutrition & Wellbeing

Are Headaches Taking Over Your Life?

Headaches and migraines in perimenopause are something I’m seeing more and more often in clinic. If this is something you’re struggling with, you’re definitely not alone. As a nutritionist specialising in women’s hormone health, I always take a root-cause approach. And as a solopreneur, it’s incredi

Embracing Menopause: A new chapter, Not an ending

Oct is a time to celebrate World Menopause Awareness Month. Yes I did say ‘celebrate’! That’s because, despite millions of women across the world experiencing this powerful life transition, menopause is still wrapped up in fear, stigma, or misunderstanding. But in clinic, I try to see menopause very

Why the Pill Can Make PCOS Worse

September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month, so let’s shine a light on this often misunderstood condition. 🤝You are not alone.Did you know that around 1 in 30 women of reproductive age in the UK are recorded as having PCOS? That’s roughly 3.5% and experts believe the true number i

Tired. Moody, Gaining Weight - Your oral health might be to blame…

The Oral Microbiome: A Hidden Key to Hormonal Health Did you know your mouth has its own microbiome and that it can impact your hormones? This month, we’ve teamed up with Kana Group (a collection of five outstanding dental practices, including mine!) to raise awareness of the vital link between oral

What’s been happening in the clinic so far in 2025!

I don’t know about you but it feels like this year is flying by… but then when I reflect back I can see that lots of exciting things have been happening at Lucy Childerley Clinic, so far in 2025… which is probably why time feels like it’s moving so fast! In January we launched

Endometriosis Awareness Month – Heal Naturally from Within

How to reduce your risk of osteoporosis as you age

• Did you know? We can lose up to 10% of our bone density during the first 5 years of menopause? • Did you know? 1 in 3 Women over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture, usually in the hip, ankle or wrist and 50% will be unable to live independently thereafter. Even worse, 20%

10 Signs Your Hormones Might Be Imbalanced

Hormones play a vital role in regulating various bodily functions, from metabolism to mood. When they’re in balance, we feel great, but when they’re imbalanced, it can lead to a myriad of symptoms that affect our physical and mental well-being. 1. Mood Swings: Sudden mood swings, from happiness to i

The Importance of Testosterone Through The Peri and Meno Years

This weeks blog was inspired by a friend who was thinking about going on to testosterone- thank you. When we go to the GP in our peri and meno years, we may be offered our 2 other sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, in the form of HRT- hopefully body identical. But, rarely does testosterone ge

Why autoimmunity risk can increase in menopause.

Sadly as a 50+ year old woman, we are at an increased risk of getting an autoimmune condition. Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system starts to attack and damage our own body. There many different types and the risk of getting more than one is common. This is thought to be because, regar

Is perimenopause starting to impact your work-life?

Have you entered your 40’s, climbing up or at the top of the ladder and all of a sudden, you’re starting to notice things are feeling increasingly harder? You justify it in your head that it’s your age, being a mum, juggling too much, but it could also be perimenopause! And, if it is, you

Why it pays to support your lymphatic systems during the peri years and beyond.

While most people are familiar with the hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause, the impact on other systems, like the lymphatic system, often goes unnoticed. The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system, comprising of lymph nodes, vessels, and lymph fluid. Its primary function

Migraines in Peri and Menopause

The menopausal journey is often described as a rollercoaster of hormonal changes, hot flashes, and mood swings. However, for some women, it comes with the added challenge of migraines. Migraines in the menopause can create a unique set of physical and emotional hurdles to overcome. Menopause and mig

Summer Holiday Survival Guide

Did You Know There Are Four Different Types Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is a complex condition that can present itself in different ways, depending on the individual. There are four types of PCOS, and each type has its own set of symptoms and treatment options.1. The first

5 Reasons We Need Optimal Oestrogen

When it comes to oestrogen, it’s all about the balance. Oestrogen balances out with progesterone but during certain times, such as during perimenopause, progesterone drops quicker than oestrogen and so we can have a situation of oestrogen dominance (high/ unopposed oestrogen). Once we go through men

Sleep for peri and menopause symptom relief

Why sleep is so important We all get busy and think that cutting corners on sleep is the best way to catch up on our to-do list. Many experts agree, we all need approximately 50 hours of sleep per week, meaning a minimum of 7 good quality hours per night. There is controversy on the

Ten ways to prioritise your self care…

What does your self care look like? Anyone who knows me knows that I practice everything I preach BUT my weakness is self care. I think, historically I used to think that I didn’t need it and therefore it was a waste of time. But as I approach 50 and I work long days and

Why Vitamin D is So Important, Especially in Winter

The Facts- The symptoms of a deficiency: How to raise your levels naturally: The benefits of Vitamin D: Reference range UK Status Blood level Deficient 75 nmol

8 Things You Might Not Know About The Contraceptive Pill

When used correctly and for what it was made to do , i.e. prevent a pregnancy, the pill has many advantages. Sadly, too often it is being used as a plaster for PMS, PCOS, acne, endometriosis or irregular periods. But like any plaster, one day we have to pull it off, and when we do,

Are you getting your daily NEAT in?

What is NEAT? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis and is simply the energy we use to carry out any daily activity that isn't formal exercise such as running or resistance training. Research has shown that NEAT is an important way to boost our metabolism via our BMR (basal metabolic r

Foods to feed the Brain!

?Nourish your brain and it will serve you well. ? The brain is made up of about 60% fat and about half of that is omega 3 which cannot be made in the body. This is why this fat is called essential. Its found in oily fish, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil, is essential.

HRT- is it for me and is it safe?

Through the work of Davina McCall, there has never been a better time to discuss hormone replacement therapy. In this blog we discuss the different types and how safe they are. Before we start, I need to express that I am not a doctor and therefore cannot prescribe HRT, but I do work with women

Seed Cycling Pesto

If you are experiencing symptoms of oestrogen dominance (can be menopausal women, too), Seed Cycling recipes can be your go to as they can boost oestrogen levels in the first part of your cycle (the follicular phase) and progesterone levels in the second part (the luteal phase). Depending on where y

5 Common Nutrition Myths

The world of nutrition can be so confusing and it can often feel like a minefield. One day you should be eating loads of the latest ‘superfood’, the next you’re being told the exact opposite! I often get clients sending my newspaper articles, some are very informative and some have sensationalising

What is progesterone and why is it so important?

What is progesterone and why is it so important? Progesterone’s amazing benefits often get lost in the shadow of its sister, oestrogen. Especially as we enter menopause and all focus seems to switch to oestrogen. Progesterone is a female sex hormone. It's produced mainly in the ovaries following ovu

What causes bloating and what can you do to relieve it.

Almost every client I see in clinic has some degree of bloating. Many accept it as part of their every day life but it doesn’t have to be this way. Bloating is your body’s way of telling you that your gut is not happy, so I like to work on finding out what could be the

8 Ways To Reduce Your Sugar Intake

When did high sugar diets begin? During the 1960’s the low fat diet began to be touted but it was in the 80’s when it really took off. Fat tastes good, so to make food taste good, manufacturers laced food with sugar instead. This has led to generations of sugar addicts, with few people realising

Have you tried syncing your cycle with your lifestyle?

Cycle syncing is a non evidence based system that many women swear by to sync their lifestyle with the different stages of their body's hormonal cycle. By adapting our lifestyle, diet and exercise throughout our cycle, we may find that we feel more energised, happier and better able to cope better.

Is your beauty ritual making you fat?

I have sensitive skin so have always felt limited with the products I can use. I'm also someone who has never really thought beyond that point when it comes to skincare and make-up. This was until I started studying nutrition and reading research papers about the impact of endocrine disrupting chemi

Gaining weight, tired all the time (TATT), low energy, moody? Could you be PERIMENOPAUSAL?

As a women we can take on a lot. In our 20's and 30's we can feel invincible. We are confident, happy, energised, unstoppable! For some this continues throughout life, but for others , the 40's and 50's can paint a very different picture. By the time we reach our 40's we may be balancing

My Story

Hi I'm Lucy Childerley BSc, Dip NT, Dip PT, mNNA, mFNTP, mCIMSPA. There have been a few significant events that brought me to where I am today, a nutritionist, personal trainer and hormone specialist. At 15 I lost my last grandparent, she was only 64 and this got me thinking why all of my grandparen

Your Guide to Boosting Your Immunity Through Lockdown

In the last year, with Covid-19, there's probably never been a more important time to invest in your health. With this in mind, I've put together a mini guide to help you keep yourself and your loved ones safe, not just through Covid but for general wellbeing. Despite advances in medicine and scienc