Nature keeps you well

About Nature keeps you well

All things on Natural health brought to you by a Medical Herbalist. My website is https://mariemulcahyhormonehealthspecialist.co.uk/

Publisher

urbanbasedherbalist

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Mar 2025

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   What is peri-menopausal rage

   The Rage Nobody Warned You About — Perimenopausal RageSnapping 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. 

   16 Sept 2026

   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. 

   8 Sept 2026

   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. 

   28 Aug 2026

   My approach to PMOS/PCOS in my clinic

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

5. 

   5 Jul 2026

   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. 

   29 Jun 2026

   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. 

   29 Jun 2026

   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. 

   29 Jun 2026

   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.

9. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Why PMDD Can Feel Like Withdrawal: The Hormone Mechanics

   This episode breaks down how the menstrual cycle’s follicular and luteal phases interact with progesterone and its metabolite allopregnanolone, and why some women with PMDD experience a paradoxical nervous-system destabilization instead of calm.It also explains how the late-luteal drop in estrogen impairs serotonin, why SSRIs are the current first-line treatment (and used at low, luteal-phase doses), and presents a herbal-medicine approach focused on supporting progesterone metabolism, modulating GABA, boosting serotonin pathways, reducing inflammation, and addressing HPA-axis dysregulation to build nervous-system resilience.

10. 

    5 Jan 2026

    Blood Sugar Balance: The Hidden Reason You're Tired, Snappy, and Foggy

    This episode explains how blood sugar balance quietly impacts your energy, mood, hormones, sleep, focus and cravings—often mistaken for laziness or stress.You'll get simple, practical steps: eat before you’re ravenous, build balanced meals, pair carbs with protein and fats, avoid running on caffeine alone, and aim for consistency over perfection.Notice patterns, be curious not critical, and support your body so you experience fewer crashes, calmer moods, and more stable energy.

11. 

    19 Nov 2025

    The Hidden Threads — How Chronic Health, Mindset, and Past Lives Intertwine

    If you’ve been living with chronic health challenges and feel like you’ve tried everything, this episode is for you. Because sometimes, true healing doesn’t start with the body — it begins within the mind and the spirit. show notes:  Free guide to boosting your energy naturally

12. 

    17 Jul 2025

    Marie's Musings week one

    A space for calm and reflection each week.

13. 

    11 Jun 2025

    A bit about me

14. 

    6 Jun 2025

    Final episode of the pre-diabetes seriet

    Way forward for those with pre-diabetes.

15. 

    8 May 2025

    Episode 4 in the pre-diabetes series

    Movement, stress, sleep - The three underated Blood sugar bosses

16. 

    26 Apr 2025

    Episode 3 Pre-diabetic reset

    All about food and Diabetes

17. 

    4 Apr 2025

    Episode 2 of Re-set Diabetes

    I am a medical herbalist and I have created a series of 5 episodes on the subject of pre-diabetes. This is episode I. The trailer is still available to listen to.

18. 

    28 Mar 2025

    Intro to new podcast Nature keeps you well

    This intro is to let you know about my podcast, Nature keeps you Well. I am a Medical Herbalist. My first 5 episodes are all about how to manage Pre-diabetes. Follow and be ready for the forthcoming episodes. My podcast is all about keeping well naturally.

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