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POV: you thought magnesium glycinate was going to support your calm… but it sent you sprinting instead 🏃‍♀️💩Not all magn...
11/06/2026

POV: you thought magnesium glycinate was going to support your calm… but it sent you sprinting instead 🏃‍♀️💩

Not all magnesium is created equal.

Some supplements say “magnesium glycinate” on the front, but may also include magnesium oxide through a process known as buffering.

And magnesium oxide? sythetic, less absorbable and may be the reason your “relaxing bedtime supplement” turned into a 2am bathroom appointment you did NOT book 💩

10/06/2026

Have you ever been told your iron is “normal”... but you still don’t feel like yourself? 💜

The problem is that iron status is about much more than a single number.

Ferritin.
Haemoglobin.
Serum iron.
Transferrin.
Transferrin saturation.
MCV.
CRP.
etc.

Each marker tells a different part of the story, and understanding them together can give a much clearer picture of what's happening beneath the surface.

One of the biggest misconceptions? That "normal" always means "optimal." That's why it's so important to understand your results and have informed conversations with your healthcare professional.

Because information is empowerment and when it comes to iron, the full picture MATTERS.

👉 Save this for your next blood test and share it with someone who's been told everything looks "fine."

Iron deficiency support isn’t just about taking iron, it’s about how you take it 💡A few simple routine tweaks may help s...
09/06/2026

Iron deficiency support isn’t just about taking iron, it’s about how you take it 💡

A few simple routine tweaks may help support better iron intake:
🍊 Pair iron with vitamin C
☕ Avoid tea or coffee close to your iron
🥛 Keep calcium-rich foods away from your iron dose
🥩 Include haem iron sources where suitable
🍳 Try cast iron cookware
🌾 Soak seeds and grains
🔍 And most importantly, look into the root cause of low iron

This is general information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised medical advice. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or concerned about iron deficiency, speak with your healthcare professional before starting or changing supplements.

Save this for your iron routine 💜

27/05/2026

Iron deficiency is SO common in women… but most advice stops at “just take iron.” 🥲

The truth?
Absorption matters just as much as intake. And small changes to how you support your iron levels can make a huge difference over time. 💜

From pairing iron with vitamin C, to avoiding calcium at the same time, to understanding the difference between ferritin vs full iron studies - these are the kinds of nuances more women deserve to know.

A few important reminders:
🌿 Iron deficiency can have many causes
🌿 Not every form of iron is equally absorbed
🌿 Gut symptoms like constipation can sometimes be related to the type of iron used
🌿 Always work with your healthcare practitioner when investigating low iron

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, dizziness, hair shedding, weakness or feeling constantly depleted… this one’s for you.

👉 Save this for later and send it to someone who’s always “low in iron.” 💜

25 weeks second trimester update:Nausea: mostly gone 😍Glow: still waiting 😆Baby: movements + 🥹 Bladder: temperamental Fe...
03/03/2026

25 weeks second trimester update:
Nausea: mostly gone 😍
Glow: still waiting 😆
Baby: movements + 🥹
Bladder: temperamental
Ferritin: in the bin 🚮

P.S If anyone is pregnant and clenches / grinds their teeth would highly recommend seeing an osteo as the jaw and pelvic floor are closely related.

Growing a baby, while growing a business feels like holding two worlds at once.One I’ve built from scratch.One I’m build...
24/02/2026

Growing a baby, while growing a business feels like holding two worlds at once.

One I’ve built from scratch.
One I’m building inside me.

I’ve spent years learning how to lead, plan, prioritise and create structure.

And I’ve spent years hoping, longing to become a mother.

Motherhood feels beautifully unstructured.
There’s excitement.
There’s gratitude.
& there’s a quiet uncertainty I don’t talk about enough.

I don’t want to lose the drive that helped me grow my business.

But I also don’t want to miss the moments that will matter most.

If I’m being completely honest…
I’m scared of not being as present as I want to be.

If you’ve navigated business and early motherhood, what helped you most?

Growing a baby, while growing a business feels like holding two worlds at once.One I’ve built from scratch.One I’m build...
24/02/2026

Growing a baby, while growing a business feels like holding two worlds at once.

One I’ve built from scratch.
One I’m building inside me.

I’ve spent years learning how to lead, plan, prioritise and create structure.
And I’ve spent years hoping, longing to become a mother.

Motherhood feels beautifully unstructured.
There’s excitement.
There’s gratitude.
& there’s a quiet uncertainty I don’t talk about enough.

I don’t want to lose the drive and resilience that helped me build my business to where it is.
But I also don’t want to miss the moments that will matter most.

If I’m being completely honest…
I’m scared of not being as present as I want to be.

If you’ve navigated business and early motherhood, what helped you most?

Not all vitamins are created equal.& what’s written on the front of the label doesn’t always tell the full story.The for...
19/02/2026

Not all vitamins are created equal.

& what’s written on the front of the label doesn’t always tell the full story.

The form matters.
Absorption matters.
Bioavailability matters.

This cheat sheet is designed to help you understand what to actually look for and what’s commonly used but less ideal.

Save this for later 📌

12/02/2026

First trimester mums... explain this logic 😅

Why does ice water hit differently?

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