by Kristina Von Oertzen | Apr 30, 2026 | Fitness, Menopause
What if I told you that your yoga pants contain enough oil to run a car engine for 15 minutes?! My husband loves saying “but it’s an endocrine disruptor“ in a high-pitched voice, mainly to make fun of me, because I’m so obsessed with the subject. But what can you do...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Jan 28, 2026 | Food, Gut Health, Menopause
Protein water, sometimes called clear or “invisible” whey, is suddenly everywhere. Clear, colourful bottles promising 20–30 grams of protein with barely any calories. No heaviness. No thickness. Just protein, apparently doing its job quietly in the background. On...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Dec 3, 2025 | Food, Menopause
A Practical Evidence-Led December Survival Guide Hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause change how your body handles blood sugar, stress, appetite and sleep. A perfect recipe for sugar cravings. Add December’s parade of mulled wine, mince pies and social...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Jan 13, 2025 | Food, Lifestyle, Menopause, Mindset
Let’s be real – midlife isn’t exactly handing out gold stars for effort. You’re juggling work, family, hormones that seem to have a mind on their own, and the sneaking suspicion that you’ve lost your reading glasses again. So, when people talk about self-care as...
by Kristina Von Oertzen | Dec 17, 2024 | Food, Gut Health
A Quick Lentil Recipe to Nourish, Detox, and Warm You From the Inside Out Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared a lot about gut health – how it affects your energy, your mood, and even your hormones. If you’re wondering how to take all that knowledge and actually...
