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A healthy diet is an excellent foundation, but eating well doesn't necessarily tell you what's happening inside your body.

This is one of the reasons I'm such an advocate for testing rather than guessing.

Two people can eat similarly and still have different fatty acid profiles. The BalanceTest gives you personalised information about your essential fatty acid balance, including your Omega-6:3 ratio, so the conversation shifts from "I think I'm doing enough" to "What do my results actually show?"

And this philosophy extends beyond omega-3.

How much fibre are you really getting? Are you thinking about your gut microbiome? Has your skin changed? Are your nutritional priorities different now than they were ten years ago?

Feeling well is important. Understanding more gives you another piece of the picture.

Because omega-3 isn't relevant to just one part of life.

EPA and DHA are important fatty acids with established nutritional roles throughout the body. DHA contributes to normal brain function, while maternal DHA intake contributes to normal brain and eye development of the fetus during pregnancy.

That's why omega-3 enters so many of the conversations we have at Lisa Ma Wellness, from preconception and pregnancy nutrition to brain health and children's development.

But I don't believe the answer is simply, "Everyone should take some fish oil."

I'm much more interested in the question:

What is your fatty acid balance?

That's why The Balance Program combines nutritional support with testing. It allows you to start with information about your own body rather than simply following a general recommendation.

And importantly, omega-3 isn't a fertility treatment, a hormone treatment or a cure for symptoms. It's an important nutritional foundation within a much bigger picture of health.

Perimenopause can be the point when many women suddenly realise that what worked for them at 30 doesn't necessarily feel the same at 40 or 50.

Weight and body composition may change. Skin can change. Sleep, energy, mood and concentration can feel different. And it can prompt much bigger questions about bone, brain, heart and long-term health.

There is no single supplement that can "balance your hormones" or solve perimenopause, and I'm wary of wellness marketing that suggests otherwise.

What we can do is pay closer attention to the foundations our bodies rely on: quality nutrition, essential fatty acids, fibre and gut health, protein, movement and strength, sleep, stress management and appropriate medical care.

That's how I view the Lisa Ma Wellness programs.

Not as a fix for perimenopause, but as tools that may support some of the nutritional foundations that become increasingly important as our bodies change.

And if symptoms are affecting your quality of life, that's also a conversation worth having with your GP or women's health professional. Wellness and medical care don't need to compete with one another.

Food comes first.

A varied, nutrient-rich diet should form the foundation of good nutrition, and no supplement can compensate for an otherwise poor lifestyle.

But I also think there's a more useful question than simply asking whether supplements are "good" or "bad":

Is there a clear reason for taking this particular product?

That's the standard I use at Lisa Ma Wellness.

The Balance Program includes testing so you can understand your fatty acid profile. Gut Foundations provides targeted dietary fibres to complement your everyday diet. Collagen Renewal provides specific collagen peptides and supporting nutrients. Little Foundations takes a considered approach to nutritional areas that parents may want to explore for their children.

I'm not interested in creating the biggest supplement routine possible.

Purpose before products.

Understand why you're taking something, make sure it's appropriate for you and let it complement the healthy foundations you're already building.

You don't need to solve everything at once.

That's probably one of the most important messages behind Lisa Ma Wellness.

Our bodies don't exist in neat categories. Someone thinking about fertility may also be interested in gut health. A woman navigating perimenopause may be noticing changes in her weight, skin, sleep and concentration at the same time. A parent may start thinking about their child's nutrition and suddenly question their own.

Start with the thing that matters most to you right now.

Learn about it. Understand your options. Test where personalised information can be useful. Then decide whether there is something practical you want to change.

If you're pregnant, preparing for pregnancy, undergoing fertility treatment, taking medication, managing a health condition or considering nutritional products for your child, individual professional advice becomes particularly important.

Lisa works closely with Margie Dangerfield, Registered Nurse and Midwife, who provides clinical insight to support our health education and approach. We also have access to healthcare professionals and practitioners experienced with these health protocols and programs.

And if you're simply unsure where you fit, that's exactly what the complimentary 15-minute Discovery Call is for.

You don't need to arrive knowing the answer. Sometimes the best place to start is with a better question.