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Estrogen and Histamine: Why This Connection Can Matter More Than You Think

Nikki Sumner — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:01:59 +0000

If you’ve ever noticed that symptoms like headaches, poor sleep, anxiety, bloating, skin flare-ups or feeling “wired but tired” seem to worsen around certain times in your cycle, there may be more than hormones alone at play. One area that deserves more attention is the relationship between estrogen and histamine. These two are closely interconnected. […]

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Perimenopause: When Your Hormones Start Changing (Before You Realise What’s Happening)

Nikki Sumner — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:46:57 +0000

Perimenopause has a bit of a branding problem. Most women think it starts with hot flushes and missed periods somewhere in their late 40s or 50s. In reality, perimenopause often begins much earlier – and far more quietly. For many women, the first signs show up in their late 30s or early 40s, often disguised […]

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Perimenopause: An Overview Of The Sneaky Hormonal Plot Twist

EnvyDesign2 — Sun, 25 May 2025 21:45:35 +0000

Just when you thought you had your hormones all figured out, along comes perimenopause — the often underestimated warm-up act to menopause.

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Menopause: An Overview As The New Chapter Begins

EnvyDesign2 — Sun, 25 May 2025 20:46:13 +0000

After 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle, you’re officially in menopause. Let’s unpack what’s going on, and how you can support your health.

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Why Progesterone Matters

Nikki Sumner — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:43:00 +0000

Progesterone is a wonderful hormone that helps women to feel calm and relaxed, it reduces inflammation, promotes sleep and is great for your hair and skin. You can image the implications when the body isn’t producing enough!

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What The Hormone!? The reproductive cycle and hormonal imbalance.

Nikki Sumner — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:53:00 +0000

The reproductive cycle is a complex system of biofeedback and hormonal production. The monthly cycle should pass by with little interruption to your day to day life, but unfortunately for many women, this is not the case.

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