Some chemicals affect the endocrine system by mimicking, blocking or interfering with natural hormones. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC's) are found in everyday products such as plastics, cosmetics, food packaging, cleaning products, pesticides, and female sanitary products.

The path to recovery has made me happier & healthier than I imagined possible. Every small change you make, whether it's swapping your chocolate habit for Cacao or spending 20 minutes batch-cooking, is a monumental win for your future self.

A crucial step: Gaining Control of Your Mind and Your Boundaries. When my body just gave up, having kept going for four years, I had no choice but to stop. I found my mind full of noise, distraction was my coping mechanism, and the hardest part was communicating my needs to the people who depended on me.

I initially attributed my exhaustion to menopause, pandemic stress, and juggling reduced teams with complex furlough regulations. By 2024, I was signed off work for burnout, experiencing extreme fatigue, brain fog, constant headaches, and a sense of disconnection from life.