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Why You Feel Exhausted But You’re Doing Everything ‘Right’.
So many women I speak to say the same thing: I’m eating well. I’m exercising. I’m sleeping. But I’m still exhausted. Exhaustion isn’t always about effort. It’s about total load . Mental load. Hormonal load. Emotional load. And a nervous system that never truly switches off. When this happens, tiredness doesn’t look like yawning. It looks like being wired but flat. Craving sugar at night. Feeling emotionally fragile before your period. Digestive symptoms flaring when life gets
Cara Shaw
Jan 131 min read


Toxic Detox, Without the Drama
Let’s be honest: the word “toxins” gets thrown around a lot — and often paired with advice that feels extreme or unrealistic (no one...
Cara Shaw
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Why the Viral “Retinol Salad” Isn’t Actually Giving You Retinol and What to Do Instead
If you’ve seen the “retinol salad” trending all over TikTok and Instagram, you might think you’ve found the secret to glowing and...
Cara Shaw
Jun 12, 20252 min read


PCOS is more than just a gynaecological disorder
September is PCOS awareness month, so let's explore one of the most prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorders that impact women of...
Cara Shaw
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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