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Have you ever experienced decision fatigue?
Do you feel like you're losing control, especially when it comes to making decisions? You're not alone. Many women going through...

Jo Leccacorvi
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Are you curious or confused about HRT?
When it comes to perimenopause, I always say it requires a multi factorial approach, where you need a number of tools in your kit to help...

Jo Leccacorvi
Apr 20, 20243 min read


The Problem with Using the Word ‘Should’
During perimenopause, the word ‘should’ can be a loaded term, laden with expectations, judgments, and often, unrealistic ideals. “I...

Jo Leccacorvi
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Why good gut health is important in perimenopause and beyond
When it comes to managing your perimenopause symptoms, it is essential to have a variety of tools in your box to so you can thrive rather...

Jo Leccacorvi
Mar 23, 20245 min read


Anger During Perimenopause
Have you ever experienced the ‘Peri Rage’? One moment you feel completely fine and in the blink of an eye you feel full of rage or maybe...

Jo Leccacorvi
Mar 16, 20244 min read


How to break free from your inner critic
One of the many symptoms you may experience during perimenopause is anxiety and depression. The chaotic fluctuations of your sex hormones...

Jo Leccacorvi
Mar 9, 20243 min read


Perimenopause challenges
The perimenopause, for some women, may be a time of lots of changes that may feel tricky to navigate. Your sex hormones levels fluctuate...

Jo Leccacorvi
Mar 2, 20242 min read


Counting calories or portion control?
In simple terms, if you want to lose weight you need to eat and drink less calories than you burn, this is known as being in a calorie...

Jo Leccacorvi
Feb 24, 20243 min read


Perimenopause and plant-based foods
Hi, I’m Jo Leccacorvi, Registered Nutritional Therapist, and I’m here to tell you to eat your vegetables. Yes, I did just tell you to eat...

Jo Leccacorvi
Feb 18, 20243 min read


The Power of Protein for Perimenopausal Women
One key nutritional element that is often overlooked during perimenopause is the importance of protein. Perimenopausal women need protein...

Jo Leccacorvi
Feb 3, 20242 min read


The five perimenopause symptoms no one ever talks about
Do you feel like your body has decided to throw a midlife party and invited symptoms you never knew existed? Here are five symptoms...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jan 13, 20242 min read


The Perimenopausal guide to new year’s resolutions
Do you want to make some new year resolutions for 2024 but are lacking inspiration? Fear not, my guide is here to inspire you so you can...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jan 6, 20242 min read


How to look after your hormones during the festive period
There are many things that I like about Christmas, and also many things that I don’t! The top three things I don’t like about Christmas...

Jo Leccacorvi
Dec 16, 20233 min read


12 ways to survive Christmas and the menopause without losing your shit.
Deck the halls with boughs of hormones! 'Tis the season for festive chaos and menopausal mayhem. Fear not, brave women in the throes of...

Jo Leccacorvi
Dec 9, 20232 min read


Do You Know the Three Different Stages of Perimenopause?
The journey through menopause can be a confusing and challenging time. It consists of three distinct stages: perimenopause, menopause,...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 30, 20234 min read


Diaries from a peri-menopausal nutritionist: Taking HRT
Hello and welcome, my name is Jo Leccacorvi and I’m a Registered Nutritional Therapist. I’m 44 (soon to be 45), I’m perimenopausal and I...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 15, 20235 min read


Diaries from a peri-menopausal nutritional therapist
Hello and welcome. My name is Jo Leccacorvi and I’m a registered nutritional therapist. I am 44 years old and turn 45 in in November this...

Jo Leccacorvi
Oct 7, 20237 min read


Will supplements help support my perimenopausal symptoms?
One of the questions I often get asked and see being asked on social media is ‘will supplements help me with my perimenopause symptoms?’....

Jo Leccacorvi
Sep 30, 20235 min read


Fat: A perimenopausal woman’s secret weapon
As you navigate the perimenopause it is important to prioritise your health and nutrition as this can have a profound effect on the...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jul 8, 20235 min read


Perimenopause and sugar cravings
Perimenopause is the period of time before you enter menopause where levels oestrogen and progesterone start to fluctuate and naturally...

Jo Leccacorvi
Jun 24, 20234 min read

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