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12/03/2026

Most women think perimenopause is just about hormones.
 But the brain is actually at the centre of it.
Perimenopause isn’t just a hormonal transition — it’s a neuroendocrine transition involving the brain, nervous system and ovaries.

Oestrogen is a master regulator of brain function, helping control systems that regulate:
• body temperature (hello hot flushes) • sleep and circadian rhythms • mood and emotional regulation • memory and cognition • sensory processing and brain energy metabolism

During perimenopause, communication between oestrogen receptors and the brain’s energy systems begins to shift.

For many women this can create a temporary “low-energy” state in the brain, which may help explain symptoms like:
🌱brain fog 🌱sleep disruption 🌱anxiety 🌱mood changes 🌱hot flushes
🌱migraines

This is why perimenopause is not just about hormones — it’s a whole-brain transition.

The encouraging part? This stage of life may also represent a window of opportunity to support long-term brain health.

Understanding what’s happening helps women realise:
✨ these symptoms are real ✨ they are biologically driven ✨ and they deserve proper support

Perimenopause deserves to be understood — not dismissed.

If you’re navigating symptoms like sleep disruption, mood shifts, migraines, or cycle changes in your late 30s or 40s, it may be worth exploring whether perimenopause is part of the picture.

If you’d like personalised support, you can book a consultation via the link in my bio.

hormonehealth

21/02/2026

B Vitamins in Perimenopause — More Important Than Most Women Realise
In clinic, one of the most common things I see in women 38–48 is this:
“I just don’t cope with stress like I used to.”
They feel:
– Wired but exhausted
– More anxious or reactive
– Foggy
– Flat in the second half of their cycle
– Less resilient overall
Yes, hormones are shifting.
But underneath that… very often… is depleted B vitamin status.
Perimenopause increases demand on the nervous system, liver and adrenals.
And all three rely heavily on B vitamins.
Here’s why they matter:
• B6 – required for progesterone production and helps reduce PMS, irritability and anxiety
• B12 + Folate – essential for methylation (hormone clearance, histamine regulation, neurotransmitter production)
• B1 + B2 – support mitochondrial energy and adrenal function
• B5 – key nutrient for stress buffering and cortisol regulation
Add in:
– A history of the pill
– Pregnancies and breastfeeding
– Chronic stress
– Low iron
– Gut dysfunction
– Thyroid conditions
And the demand increases even more.
Common signs I see in perimenopause when B vitamins are low:
• Afternoon crashes
• Poor stress tolerance
• Palpitations
• Headaches
• Heavy cycles
• Anxiety spikes
• Brain fog
This is why I don’t look at hormones in isolation.
You can’t build progesterone properly.
You can’t detox oestrogen efficiently.
You can’t stabilise mood.
Without adequate B vitamins.
Food matters:
Grass-fed red meat, eggs, sardines, leafy greens, quality protein daily.
But in many women, therapeutic dosing (and the right forms) makes a significant difference.
If you’re in your 40s and feel like your resilience has changed — it’s worth looking deeper.
Perimenopause is not just about declining hormones.
It’s about increased nutrient demand.
And your nervous system will always tell you first.
— Aimee 🤍

03/11/2025

I’m so grateful to have collaborated with the beautiful team at and for this year’s 21-Day Spring Sādhanā — a program designed to support renewal through consistency, daily practice, and nourishment. 🌿

I created the cleanse guidance for the Śodhana phase — helping participants choose from three gentle pathways (water, juice, or kitchari+ soups) to reset digestion, calm the nervous system, and reconnect to their body’s rhythm.

Cleansing isn’t about restriction — it’s about devotion, space, and vitality returning. 💧

Feeling honoured to support this community and excited to share a few favourite rituals and recipes in the coming weeks.

✨ Aimee Woods, Naturopath
aimeewoods.com.au |

28/10/2025

One of my favourite parts of being a naturopath — creating custom herbal blends for each client.
It’s hands-on, intuitive, and so grounding.
Each blend carries the scent of the earth and the energy of healing — crafted with purpose and intuition. 🌿

12/08/2025

🍌✨ Gluten-Free Banana Bread (or Muffins!)
Moist, naturally sweet, and perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Bake as a loaf → 180°C for 50–55 mins
Bake as muffins → 180°C for 20–25 mins

✔ Gluten-free
✔ Dairy-free option
✔ Kid-approved

Recipe
Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 large eggs

1/3 cup olive oil, melted coconut oil, or butter (avoid butter if you need this to be dairy-free )

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 ½ cups of Almond flour (or GF plain flour + 2 tsp baking powder)

Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, dark choc chips, or blueberries

Method:

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a loaf tin or prepare muffin tin with cases.

In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in eggs, oil, sweetener, and vanilla.

Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined (don’t overmix).

Fold in any extras if using.

Pour into loaf tin or spoon into muffin cases.

Bake until golden and cooked through (loaf: 50–55 mins, muffins: 20–25 mins).

Cool before slicing. Enjoy!

🍌 Who’s baking this weekend? Tag me if you try it! 💛

08/08/2025

Stopped the pill… and your period hasn’t come back? 😫💊
Here’s what you need to know about when to time your blood tests for the most accurate results.

If you have no period at all — you can run these tests on any day of your cycle.

If you are spotting or are getting your period:

Day 3 of your cycle is best for most of these tests:

FSH, LH, Oestradiol, Prolactin, Testosterone, SHBG + FAI, TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Fasting Insulin, DHEA, Vitamin D, Iron studies, B12, Folate.

Day 21 (or 7 days before your next expected period) is ideal for:

Oestradiol and Progesterone — to check for ovulation and luteal phase hormone levels.

Why timing matters:
Testing on the right day gives you the clearest picture of your hormone balance and can pinpoint whether ovulation is occurring — a key step in getting your cycle back.

💗 Your body is unique, and your testing plan should be too.
Comprehensive testing is the first step to understanding and supporting your hormone recovery.

31/07/2025

Ever stopped the pill and your period vanished… or acne exploded? 😫💊

You’re not alone. The pill works by suppressing your natural hormones — and once you come off, your body has to ‘reboot’.
And that reboot? It doesn’t always happen quickly.

✨ Hormones like LH, FSH, oestrogen, and progesterone can take time to bounce back.
✨ Meanwhile, androgens (like testosterone) may surge — leading to acne, hair loss, irregular cycles, and more.

You’re not meant to suffer in silence.
Working with me can help uncover what your body needs to gently rebalance and restore your hormones, naturally 💗

👇
Follow for more on how to get your hormones back on track, naturally.

24/06/2025

🌸 Early Client Win! 🌸
I received this beautiful message after just her third appointment — and my heart is full 💌

This incredible woman is now 8.5 weeks pregnant, and we had only just begun working together on her hormones.

It’s a reminder that sometimes the body just needs a little nudge in the right direction. With the right support, clarity, and a personalised approach — powerful shifts can happen sooner than you think.

If you’re thinking about hormone or fertility support, this is your sign.

02/06/2025

You don’t need a plate of steak to hit your protein goals 🥩🚫
This gorgeous salad packs over 35g of protein—without a big chunk of meat in sight. 🙌
🥗 What’s inside: • Wild-caught tuna (29g) • Goat’s cheese (5g) • H**p seeds (5g) • Cos lettuce, capsicum, cucumber, tomato, artichoke, olives, sauerkraut and a homemade pesto dressing = a fibre-rich, microbiome-loving base 🌱✨
Protein + plants are key to blood sugar balance, satiety, and better hormone metabolism.
Swipe for inspo ➡️ Here are 5 other ways to hit 30–40g protein in a meal:
1. Eggs & Edamame Power Bowl – 3 boiled eggs + ½ cup edamame + quinoa + tahini dressing
2. Greek Yoghurt Parfait – 200g Greek yoghurt + h**p seeds + berries + chia + protein granola
3. Protein Smoothie – 1 scoop plant-based protein + almond butter + oats + soy milk + spinach
4. Lentil & Tofu Stir-Fry – 150g tofu + 1 cup lentils + mixed veg + tamari + sesame oil
5. Chicken & Chickpea Wrap – 100g shredded chicken + ½ cup chickpeas + hummus + rocket in a high-protein wrap
Protein doesn’t have to be boring, or meat-heavy. Think diversity. Think nourishment. Think plants 💚

17/01/2025

Haven’t made this in a while, but with sick kids and feeling like winter outside currently- there is nothing better then Chicken soup and home made bread. The paleo buns were a first for me, using a cookadoo recipe and it worked out perfectly.. yum

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