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As we hit our mid to late thirties hormones levels tend to decline, oestrogen and progesterone , progesterone (our calming, relaxing hormone) to a greater extent at a faster rate. This gap can cause us to experience symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, fluid retention, fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, hot flushes and more.. or less.  Our DHEA levels also decrease along with other hormones creating an overall imbalance. When one or more hormones are out of balance it can have a knock on affect on another hormone. That is why it is important that your Doctor checks levels and clinical...

Boundary-setting and creation of a balanced life is a process and there will be times when the wheels do fall off… we just have to have a strategy to keep a forward momentum.   Additionally, we have come up with a great little supplement which is a combination with GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid ), 5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) and inositol. GABA has a calming effect in the body (it attaches to the same receptors as some of the anti-anxiety medications do, but we have this in our bodies so are just topping up! ), 5-HTP converts down to our happy hormone,...

In a nut-shell… what is compounding ?Many of you may know a bit about compounding and what it’s all about. We are regular pharmacists who have been trained to formulate and make medications /supplements using the raw ingredients … mixing them up into various forms .. creams , capsules , solutions etc .. like the old fashioned mortar and pestle style of pharmacy !We as humans are unique , therefore our needs are medication-wise too.. compounding enables us to create, usually from a dr‘s prescription or over the counter, customised products to meet your needs and optimise your health outcomes. ...

So PEA is a fabulous molecule that we make into capsules or into a cream you can absorb via your skin. It is otherwise known as the BLISS molecule having cannabinoid like properties whilst not being a cannabinoid (so no need to get a dr prescription for this one.  You also find PEA in certain foods such as egg yolks and turkey.  It assists with inflammation, pain and additionally with alleviating anxiety .. by boosting those feel good vibes. So it works marvellously to help you get your zest for life back, lose a few kilos and get out and...