Have you ever wondered why your perimenopause symptoms seem worse despite eating well, exercising regularly and doing everything you're supposed to do?

There's a piece of this puzzle that doesn't get enough attention. It's called xenoestrogens. And once you understand what they are and where they come from, a lot of things start to make sense.

This post explains what xenoestrogens are, how they affect hormones in perimenopause specifically, where we're most commonly exposed to them and what you can practically do to reduce your exposure without overhauling your entire life.

If there is one time of year that derails even the most committed healthy habits it is the summer holidays.

The routine that kept everything in place disappears overnight. The kids are home. The days are unpredictable. You are eating at different times, sleeping differently, saying yes to ice cream at 11am because frankly it is hot and nobody has the energy to argue.

And then September arrives and you feel like you are starting from scratch.

It does not have to be that way. You do not need a perfect routine to maintain your health over summer. You just need a handful of anchors that work even when everything else is chaotic.

Here are five that actually make a difference.