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  • I now understand and can control the flushes! And on top of this I have shifted 16lbs and feel better than ever.

  • I couldn’t believe how Sandra resolved my vaginal dryness so quickly and easily.

  • Menopausal symptoms can be resolved, there are many roads. I am eternally grateful as now I know how to take care of my health.

  • I have lost 2 stone, and haven’t had a migraine for 11 weeks! That has not happened since I was 15.

  • Sandra provided a detailed health review, testing and a healthy eating guide. I found it inspiring to work with her, I felt better almost within a week and 4 weeks later all my symptoms almost gone!

  • I’d recommend it to any woman – not as a diet, but as a way of rethinking how your body works, and how to fuel it properly.

  • Within just a week I was feeling much healthier, clearer headed, and energised.

  • I was amazed at how quickly my weight started dropping and soon my migraines all but disappeared.

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Re-think your Peri/Menopausal Biology

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Women need a sophisticated understanding of the root cause of symptoms and health risks – otherwise they will forever be stuck with an oversimplified model that blames low oestrogen for everything.

—Dr Nanette Santoro, lead investigator SWAN Study

If you’ve been told HRT is your only option, or you’re on hormones and still feel awful, there is another way. Your symptoms are driven by metabolic shifts, nervous system load, and inflammation. My practice is built to target these exact cellular roots.

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From my Substack

I write regularly about menopause, symptoms, biology, and the wider story women are so often not told. Some of the articles will be part of my book. If you want to go deeper into the thinking behind my work, you can start here.

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  • Understand why you have your symptom pattern
  • Get a clear picture of what testing and treatment could look like
  • Ask any questions — no commitment, no pressure
  • Leave with actionable next-steps blueprint
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Sandra Ishkanes  Natural Menopause Specialist based in Brighton, serving clients worldwide via Online Consultations   
BSc Molecular Biology (King’s College London) | DipION | Functional Medicine Practitioner
Registered member, Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) – the UK professional body for accredited naturopathic and functional medicine practitioners. ANP members hold accredited qualifications, carry professional indemnity insurance, and follow a strict code of ethics.

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