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# Annika Nourishing New Life

Annika Thomas  Registered Nutritional Therapist.  DipION, mBANT, CNHC

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## Posts

- [How to Remove Pesticides from Your Produce](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/how-to-remove-pesticides-from-your-produce/)
- [Supporting your mood holistically ](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/supporting-your-mood-holistically/)
- [Are your menstrual products toxic? ](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/are-your-menstrual-products-toxic/) - Why are conventional menstrual products toxic? Pesticide residues: Most tampons and pads contain cotton, but unless it is organic, that cotton is often treated with pesticides and herbicides, which can leave behind toxic residues. These chemicals can be absorbed by the delicate skin of the vaginal area, potentially affecting hormonal balance. Bleaching chemicals: Many brands
- [Guide to Optimal Nutrition for Vegans](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/guide-to-optimal-nutrition-for-vegans/) - Transitioning to a vegan diet is a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable planet. Veganism offers numerous health benefits, including lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
- [How to support your Heart Health ](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/how-to-support-your-heart-health/) - How to support your Heart Health What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for a collection of conditions relating to the heart, blood vessels and circulation. These include high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, angina (when blood supply to the heart is restricted) and congestive heart failure (a condition that affects the
- [How to lose weight and keep it off](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/how-to-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off/) - How to lose weight and keep it off Faddy diets come and go, with many jumping on the bandwagon in a bid to shed weight as quickly as possible. Sustainable, healthy weight loss cannot be achieved by drinking only cabbage juice for weeks on end or popping green coffee bean tablets like they are going
- [Liver Health low-down](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/liver-health-low-down/) - Why is the liver important? The liver’s primary function is detoxification. A healthy liver deals with thousands of toxins each day
- [How Your Female Hormones Affect Your Thyroid](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/how-your-female-hormones-affect-your-thyroid/)
- [What is IVF, ICSI & IUI? ](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/what-is-ivf-icsi-iui/)
- [Male Fertility](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/male-fertility/)
- [Oxidative stress](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/oxidative-stress/) - Oxidative stress describes an imbalance in the body between free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells) and antioxidants.
- [Do you know when you are ovulating?....](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/do-you-know-when-you-are-ovulating/)
- [When to have your lab tests done?](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/when-to-have-your-lab-tests-done/) - Getting your blood drawn at the appropriate time in the day and in your cycle can be really helpful, to determine what’s really going on in your body.
- [Gut health and endometriosis](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/gut-health-and-endometriosis/) - Key reasons why keeping your gut healthy is so important?
- [So why do I recommend the DUTCH test?](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/so-why-do-i-recommend-the-dutch-test/)
- [Is Birth Control Messing with Your Nutrition?](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/is-birth-control-messing-with-your-nutrition/) - Oral contraceptives are prescribed beyond preventing pregnancy, for reasons such as To regulate menstrual cycles Provide some relief for pain during menstruation Acne Ovarian cyst prevention. PMS and PMDD relief Endometriosis management Menstrual migraine relief However, there are many drawbacks of the contraceptive pill which may be affecting your future fertility. In this blog I
- [The importance of folate and vitamin B12 whilst trying to conceive](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/the-importance-of-folate-and-vitamin-b12-whilst-trying-to-conceive/) - Getting enough vitamin B12 and folate (vitamin B9) is important at all stages of life, but when you are trying to conceive or actually pregnant you have even more reason to include these vitamins to help ensure your little one grows as healthy as possible.
- [The power of Ovulation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/the-power-of-ovulation/) - Ovarian hormones, oestrogen and progesterone are beneficial for health. This indicates natural ovulatory menstrual cycles are beneficial for health because ovulation is how women make hormones.
- [The truth about getting pregnant on cycle day 14](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/the-truth-about-getting-pregnant-on-cycle-day-14/) - Only 10% of the population of women with a 28-day cycle even ovulate on day 14, this means a 21-day progesterone blood sample is likely to be misleading for many of us.
- [Ovulation is what makes progesterone](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/ovulation-is-what-makes-progesterone/) - If you have been told you have low progesterone, you may not be ovulating, or they may be testing you at the wrong time of your cycle.
- [Maximising my fertility](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/maximising-my-fertility/) - Whether you want to get pregnant tomorrow or in a year, there are some actionable steps I can guide you with to maximize your fertility potential.
- [High Prolactin](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/high-prolactin/) - High prolactin is one of several causes of androgen excess and can be mistaken for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- [Heavy flow and endometriosis](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/heavy-flow-and-endometriosis/) - Heavy flow and endometriosis Heavy bleeding is defined as producing over 80mL of blood per cycle and may also manifest as the following:
- [Factors that suppress ovulation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/factors-that-suppress-ovulation/) - There are many habits in our daily lives that can hinder ovulation and disrupt our cycles.
- [The four types of PCOS](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/the-four-types-of-pcos/)
- [Balance your hormones naturally, give Seed Cycling a go…](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/balance-your-hormones-naturally-give-seed-cycling-a-go/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/) - Free 7 Day PCOS Meal Plan Book a free health review "I’m Annika, a nutritional therapist based in Carmarthenshire, South-West of Wales. I work with women struggling with their hormones, fertility, fatigue, and digestion. It was my own fertility journey that ignited my passion for nutrition and prompted me to become a Nutritional Therapist." My
- [PCOS](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/pcos-3/)
- [PCOS](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/pcos/) - PCOS Programme Implementing functional medicine to reduce PCOS symptoms Book a free PCOS health review OvuSense 30% Off 7 day PCOS meal plan to boost your fertility PCOS Programme Implementing functional Medicine to reduce PCOS symptoms Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health problem caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. The hormonal imbalance
- [Women's Health](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/womens-health/) - Women’s health Balancing Hormones with Nutritional Therapy Free Guide - Happy Healthy Hormones Book a free hormonal health review Balancing Hormones with Nutritional Therapy The balance of female reproductive hormones in our bodies is a very delicate one and it can become disrupted due to many reasons. For example: poor diet, exposure to environmental toxins
- [Fertility](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/female-fertility/) - Female Fertility Book a free fertility health review Are you looking to optimise your fertility? Are you struggling with your fertility, seeking support on your IVF journey, or looking for help to conceive naturally? I work with women and couples who want to get to the bottom of their fertility issues through nutrition and lifestyle
- [Shop Programmes](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/services/) - Shop Programmes All packages can be held face to face in my home office or online. We will start with a comprehensive initial consultation. This will be followed by a personalised optimisation plan which includes nutritional and lifestyle recommendations, supplement protocol, functional test recommendations, and recipes. The follow-up appointments are usually scheduled within 4 weeks
- [Contact Me](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/contact-me/) - Contact Me Call 07788 833391 Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Your Message *Write your note here. I'd love to hear more about you, your fertility journey so far, and how I might be able to help.Submit Please check your spam in case my reply goes there. Shop Programmes Women's
- [Recipes](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/recipes/) - RECIPES Spicy Cashews Sweet Potato Waffles Squash Quinoa Spinach Salad Rainbow Trout With Quinoa Rapini Peanut Butter Banana Protein Porridge Pumpkin Hummus High Protein Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chickpea Potato Curry Apple Cinnamon Scones Walnut Crusted Salmon with Asparagus Tempeh Taco Bowl Smoky Lentils Roasted Vegetables Radicchio Kale Chopped Salad Peanut Butter Banana Muffin Brownie Bites
- [Nutrition Blog](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/blog/) - Shop Programmes Women's Health Female Fertility PCOS
- [Functional Testing](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/functional-testing/) - Functional Testing In addition to your personalised plan, I may recommend functional testing, if I feel it is necessary, in order to gain a more in-depth picture of your health, and in fertility cases, enhance your success. Functional testing will incur additional charges which are variable dependant on the type of test recommended. Here are
- [About Me](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/about-me/) - Book a free health review About Me Annika Thomas Registered Nutritional Therapist. DipION, mBANT, CNHC I created ANNIKA NOURISHING NEW LIFE as a representation of myself, owing to the power of nutrition and lifestyle medicine in the transformation of my reproductive health. This led me to being passionate about empowering women to optimise their fertility
- [Hormonal Health](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/hormonal-health-2/) - Hormonal Health Balancing Hormones with Nutritional Therapy Book a free hormonal health review Balancing Hormones with Nutritional Therapy Hormone imbalance Symptoms of hormone imbalance are varied and often explained as Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) in early adulthood. Imbalanced hormones can also lead to problems with fertility and menopause later in life. Women with more severe disruption
- [Freedom Formula Specialist](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/freedom-formula-specialist/) - My fertility journey really impacted my mental health, and this makes me so passionate about supporting both women and men during their emotional journey. I truly believe that providing support and techniques to couples whilst creating their special new life, will significantly enhance their mental wellbeing. I am also passionate about owing the power of
- [Request Freedom Fertility Information](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/request-freedom-fertility-information/) - Contact me for your Freedom Fertility Information Freedom Fertility InformationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Fertility Programme ChoiceRequest Freedom Fertility Information BrochureRequest Freedom Fertility Information BrochureRequest Free 15-minute callPlease check the box of the fertility information of your choiceComment or Message *Submit
- [Consultations](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/consultations/) - Contact me for your consultation ConsultationPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Fertility Programme Choice12 weeks Confident Conception programme £40012 weeks Confident Conception programme £40012 week Bespoke VIP fertility programme £65012 week Bespoke Couples VIP fertility programme £1200Please check the box of the fertility programme of your choiceComment or Message *Submit
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## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/uncategorized/)
- [PCOS](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/pcos/)
- [Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/)
- [Hormones](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/hormones/)
- [Seed Cycling](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/seed-cycling/)
- [Ovulation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/ovulation/)
- [Fertility awareness](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/fertility-awareness/)
- [Basal Body Temperature](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/basal-body-temperature/)
- [Endometriosis](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/endometriosis/)
- [Heavy flow](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/heavy-flow/)
- [Menstruation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/menstruation/)
- [High prolactin](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/high-prolactin/)
- [progesterone](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/progesterone/)
- [Oxidative stress](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/oxidative-stress/)
- [Vitamins & Minerals](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/vitamins-minerals/)
- [Blood tests](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/blood-tests/)
- [DUTCH TEST](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/dutch-test/)
- [Tiredness](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/tiredness/)
- [Weigh Gain](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/weigh-gain/)
- [Male Fertility](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/male-fertility/)
- [Nutrition](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/category/nutrition/)

## Tags

- [Polycystic Ovary Syndrome](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/)
- [Insulin resistance](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/insulin-resistance/)
- [difficulty falling pregnant](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/difficulty-falling-pregnant/)
- [weight gain](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/weight-gain/)
- [irregular or absent periods](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/irregular-or-absent-periods/)
- [oily skin and/or acne](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/oily-skin-and-or-acne/)
- [oral contraception](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/oral-contraception/)
- [androgens](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/androgens/)
- [Adrenal PCOS](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/adrenal-pcos/)
- [seed cycling](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/seed-cycling/)
- [moon phase](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/moon-phase/)
- [flaxseed](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/flaxseed/)
- [pumpkin seed](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/pumpkin-seed/)
- [Follicular Phase](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/follicular-phase/)
- [Luteal Phase](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/luteal-phase/)
- [ovulation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/ovulation/)
- [cycle](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/cycle/)
- [fertile](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/fertile/)
- [pregnancy](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/pregnancy/)
- [calculator](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/calculator/)
- [menstrual cycles](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/menstrual-cycles/)
- [pain during menstruation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/pain-during-menstruation/)
- [Acne](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/acne/)
- [PMS and PMDD](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/pms-and-pmdd/)
- [Endometriosis](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/endometriosis/)
- [Menstrual migraine](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/menstrual-migraine/)
- [birth control](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/birth-control/)
- [exercise](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/exercise/)
- [stress](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/stress/)
- [weight management](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/weight-management/)
- [mental health](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/mental-health/)
- [hormones](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/hormones/)
- [immunity](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/immunity/)
- [heavy flow](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/heavy-flow/)
- [menstruation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/menstruation/)
- [pain](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/pain/)
- [high prolactin](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/high-prolactin/)
- [libido](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/libido/)
- [headaches](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/headaches/)
- [irregular periods](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/irregular-periods/)
- [no periods](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/no-periods/)
- [facial hair](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/facial-hair/)
- [emotional mindset](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/emotional-mindset/)
- [lab work](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/lab-work/)
- [freedom fertility](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/freedom-fertility/)
- [progesterone](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/progesterone/)
- [High glycaemic load](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/high-glycaemic-load/)
- [antioxidants](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/antioxidants/)
- [smoking](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/smoking/)
- [nutrition](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/nutrition/)
- [conception](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/conception/)
- [vitamins & minerals](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/vitamins-minerals/)
- [folate](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/folate/)
- [B12](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/b12/)
- [amenorrhea](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/amenorrhea/)
- [blood tests](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/blood-tests/)
- [DUTCH test](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/dutch-test/)
- [urine test](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/urine-test/)
- [oestrogen](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/oestrogen/)
- [Oestrogen Dominance](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/oestrogen-dominance/)
- [Constipation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/constipation/)
- [Thyroxine](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/thyroxine/)
- [Thyroid](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/thyroid/)
- [Functional Testing](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/functional-testing/)
- [IVF](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/ivf/)
- [ICSI](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/icsi/)
- [IUI](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/iui/)
- [male fertility](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/male-fertility/)
- [diet](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/diet/)
- [reproductive health](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/reproductive-health/)
- [Semen Analysis](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/semen-analysis/)
- [Sperm DNA Fragmentation](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/sperm-dna-fragmentation/)
- [Liver Health](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/liver-health/)
- [Weight Loss](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/weight-loss/)
- [Heart Health](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/heart-health/)
- [Mood](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/mood/)
- [Depression](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/depression/)
- [pesticides](https://annikanourishingnewlife.co.uk/tag/pesticides/)