As women enter perimenopause or face the early stages of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), changes in brain function can feel frustrating and worrying. Thankfully, there are practical steps to support brain health, and diet plays a powerful role. What you eat can influence memory, focus, mood, and overall cognitive function. This post explores how simple dietary choices can help nourish your mind and help to reduce the symptoms seen with brain changes. A bowl of br

Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease could be prevented or reduced with lifestyle management from midlife or preferably earlier. Rates of cognitive decline, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease continue to rise, with Alzheimer's Disease now overtaking heart disease as Australia's biggest killer. This has prompted deeper investigation into the causes behind these diseases. Drugs targeting Beta-Amyloid plagues to treat Alzheimer's patients, have shown relative small effects, as they ar

The burnt out ADHD mum, flops into bed, tired but thoughts still spinning. Motherhood is mentally and emotionally demanding for any woman. But for mothers with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), the invisible mental load can feel relentless, overwhelming, and deeply isolating. From chronic overstimulation and emotional exhaustion to guilt, shame, and burnout—many ADHD mothers are silently struggling. As a naturopath, I see this daily: intelligent, capable women

As a naturopath, I often see how brain health is greatly affected by what is occurring within the body, not just within the brain. The gut, the liver, the nervous system and our diet, specifically with blood sugar balance, greatly affects how the brain performs. Many people are surprised to learn that unstable blood glucose can significantly impact mood, focus, memory, and long-term cognitive health. In clinical practice, I frequently see blood sugar dysregulation sitting qui

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Perimenopause, and Alzheimer's disease may seem unrelated at first glance. Yet, emerging research suggests a complex link between these conditions, especially involving the brain’s response to hormonal changes and nutrient deficiencies. Understanding this connection can help women better manage cognitive health during midlife and beyond. How Oestrogen Loss Affects the Brain Perimenopause marks the transition of a women moving i

The Overwhelmed ADHD Woman Many women with ADHD notice their symptoms change as they approach perimenopause. And many women discover they have ADHD during perimenopause! This transitional phase brings hormonal shifts that can worsen traits like forgetfulness, difficulty focusing, and mood swings. Gaining an understanding of how these changes affect the ADHD brain, can provide help for women to manage their symptoms better. How Perimenopause Influences ADHD Traits Perimenopaus