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There’s a lot of noise when it comes to women’s health - fad diets, quick fixes, and conflicting advice that only leaves you feeling more overwhelmed. At Melanie Lansdown Nutrition, I take a different approach.

This blog is your go-to resource for evidence-based, practical insights into women’s health, hormones, gut health, energy, and stress management. Whether you’re trying to understand your fatigue, balance your hormones naturally, or simply improve your overall well-being, you’ll find real answers, without the restrictive diet culture nonsense.

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  • Science-backed strategies to balance your hormones naturally

  • Simple, practical tips to increase energy and reduce stress

  • Gut health insights that explain bloating, digestion, and food intolerances

  • Expert advice on sleep, metabolism, and nervous system regulation

  • A no-judgment approach to nutrition that fits your life, not controls it

Iron Deficiency vs Anaemia: Why a "Normal" Blood Test Can Miss Low Iron

Iron Deficiency vs Anaemia: Why a "Normal" Blood Test Can Miss Low Iron

Iron Deficiency vs Anaemia: Why a "Normal" Blood Test Can Miss Low IronMelanie Lansdown
Published on: 08/10/2026

Iron deficiency and anaemia aren't the same thing and a 'normal' blood test can still miss low iron. Here's how they differ, how common they are, and what the new ASH ferritin guidelines mean. Week 2 of the Iron Series.

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Why Your Gut Has Gone Rogue in Midlife — and How Fibre Helps

Why Your Gut Has Gone Rogue in Midlife — and How Fibre Helps

Why Your Gut Has Gone Rogue in Midlife — and How Fibre HelpsMelanie Lansdown
Published on: 27/08/2026

Noticed your gut going haywire in perimenopause? You're not imagining it. Discover the two-way link between fibre, your gut bacteria and your hormones — why everything shifts in midlife, and the simple, gentle ways to support your gut and feel steady

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The 3pm Crash and Cravings: What Your Blood Sugar Is Trying to Tell You

The 3pm Crash and Cravings: What Your Blood Sugar Is Trying to Tell You

The 3pm Crash and Cravings: What Your Blood Sugar Is Trying to Tell YouMelanie Lansdown
Published on: 06/08/2026

That 3pm slump and the cravings you can't reason your way out of? It's not willpower — it's your blood sugar. Discover why the afternoon crash happens in midlife, and how the right balance of carbs, protein and fibre keeps your energy steady all day.

Why Am I So Bloated? The Truth About Fibre in Midlife

Why Am I So Bloated? The Truth About Fibre in Midlife

Why Am I So Bloated? The Truth About Fibre in MidlifeMelanie Lansdown
Published on: 23/07/2026

Bloated despite eating well? You're not alone and the answer usually isn't less fibre. Discover the three types of fibre, how much you actually need in midlife, why increasing it too fast backfires, and simple ways to feel comfortable again.

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Brain Fog in Women: What Functional Testing Often Reveals

Brain Fog in Women: What Functional Testing Often Reveals

Brain Fog in Women: What Functional Testing Often RevealsMelanie Lansdown
Published on: 26/02/2026

Brain fog but normal blood tests? Discover what functional testing can reveal and why many women in Canberra are missing key answers.

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Why “Healthy Gut Advice” Can Make Your Symptoms Worse (And What Stool Testing Reveals)

Why “Healthy Gut Advice” Can Make Your Symptoms Worse (And What Stool Testing Reveals)

Why “Healthy Gut Advice” Can Make Your Symptoms Worse (And What Stool Testing Reveals)Melanie Lansdown
Published on: 09/02/2026

Generic gut health advice can worsen bloating, fatigue and digestive symptoms. Learn what stool testing can reveal and when personalised support helps.

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