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  1. Sep 22

    What is peri-menopausal rage

    The Rage Nobody Warned You About — Perimenopausal Rage Snapping over things that never used to touch the sides? Shaking with anger in traffic, then sitting with the guilt an hour later? You're not losing it — and you're not alone. In this episode, registered medical herbalist Marie Mulcahy unpacks perimenopausal rage: the hormonal swings behind it, why it's one of the most common (and least talked about) symptoms she sees in clinic, and what actually helps — from nervous system support to blood sugar and sleep. If this episode resonates, Marie offers in-person consultations in Clitheroe and Darwen, plus online consultations UK-wide. [Book a consultation →] 🎧 Nature Keeps You Well | New episodes on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

  2. Sep 16

    Endometriosis and managing during travel

    Why does travel set off endometriosis flares? In this episode, medical herbalist Marie Mulcahy breaks down exactly what happens in the body on a travel day — and the practical, plannable steps that actually help, before you leave and while you're in transit. 🔗 Free download: The Endo Flare Map — https://mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/endo-flare-map  🔗 The Reclaim Method — mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/reclaimmethod https://mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/post/traveling-with-endometriosis-flare-proofing-checklistBlog   This episode is educational and isn't a substitute for individual medical advice. If your symptoms are severe or worsening, please speak with your GP.

  3. Sep 8

    Battening down using herbs to prepare your body for winter

    Episode title: Battening Down: Using Herbs to Prepare Your Body for Winter Description: The clocks have gone back, the light's disappeared, and your body has started to slow down — and that's not a flaw, it's ancient seasonal wisdom. In this episode, medical herbalist Marie Mulcahy walks through the herbs traditionally used to prepare for winter: adaptogens for flagging energy, elderberry and astragalus for your defences, warming ginger and cinnamon for circulation and blood sugar, and gentle nervines for the winter blues. Plus why the ritual of a warm cup matters as much as what's in it, and one winter focus each for perimenopause, PCOS, endometriosis and PMDD. Educational only, not a substitute for individual advice — herbs are powerful and interact with medications, so check with a herbalist or GP before starting anything new. Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: [/wheredoistart]Links:https://mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/wheredoistart Read the companion blog on autumn & hormones:https://mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/post/autumn-hormones-perimenopause-pcos-pmdd-endometriosis Keywords/tags: herbs for winter, winter wellness, adaptogens, elderberry, women's hormones, perimenopause, PCOS, endometriosis, PMDD, medical herbalist, seasonal health, natural immune support

  4. Aug 28

    My approach to PMOS/PCOS in my clinic

    As a Medical herbalist how I manage PCOS/PMOS in my patients

  5. Jul 5

    PCOS Has Been Renamed PMOS… But Why Does It Matter?

    PCOS Has Been Renamed PMOS… But Why Does It Matter? A chat about PCOS/PMOShttps://mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/post/pcos-renamed-pmos

  6. Jun 29

    When PMS Becomes PMDD: The Severe Cycle Switch You Need to Know

    Reema Kahi, a NIMH-registered medical herbalist, explains what PMDD is, how it differs from PMS, and why its cyclical, severe mood symptoms deserve serious attention. She outlines the diagnostic features and the typical pattern of symptoms that lift quickly with the start of the period. The episode also describes the underlying mechanism—brain sensitivity to normal hormonal changes, especially the GABA/allopregnanolone pathway—and highlights treatment approaches including pharmaceutical, herbal, nutritional strategies and deeper cycle awareness.

  7. Jun 29

    Nourish to Calm: Practical Nutritional Steps to Reduce PMDD by 30–40%

    This episode outlines practical nutritional and lifestyle foundations that can significantly reduce PMDD symptoms: nightly magnesium (300–400 mg, glycinate or bisglycinate), vitamin B6 as part of a B‑complex (~50 mg), 2 g combined EPA/DHA omega‑3s, and stabilizing blood sugar by eating protein with every meal and avoiding refined carbs in the luteal phase. Additional recommendations include trialing a luteal‑phase alcohol pause, prioritizing consistent sleep and morning light exposure, reducing evening blue light, and tracking your cycle and symptoms to gain agency and plan around predictable symptom windows. Together these measures often reduce symptoms by about 30–40% and make other treatments more effective.

  8. Jun 29

    PMDD: When to Seek Help — You Don’t Have to Suffer Alone

    If you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts in your luteal phase, please tell your GP or a trusted healthcare professional — PMDD-related suicidal ideation is recognized and treatable and you do not have to white-knuckle through it. If you’ve been struggling for more than three cycles with significant impairment to daily life, relationships, or work, seek support from your GP, a gynaecologist, or a PMDD specialist; in the UK ask your GP about referral options and resources such as IAPMD (IAPMD.org). PMDD is a real, neurologically based sensitivity to hormone fluctuations — not a character flaw — and it can be addressed. Herbal and conventional medicines are often used together: herbs like vitex, St John’s wort, valerian and ashwagandha alongside foundational nutrition, supplements and lifestyle work can be effective when tailored by a qualified practitioner. If you’d like one-to-one help, consultations are available in clinic in Lancashire and online across the UK; visit mariemalcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk for details and a free hormone quiz. If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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    2025 - 2026
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