Better sleep. More energy. More like yourself again.

Evidence-informed herbal and lifestyle support for women navigating perimenopause and midlife.

If your sleep has changed, your energy has disappeared, your mood feels less predictable or you simply don’t feel quite like yourself anymore, it can be difficult to know what to tackle first.

Especially when so much perimenopause advice seems to lead back to the same answer — hormones, another supplement, another restrictive routine or another list of things you should be doing.

At Herbedies, we start by understanding what’s actually happening.

I’m Aleksandra Ostrowska-Wiwer — a biologist, herbalist, naturopath and menopause coach. I help women make sense of their symptoms, identify what deserves attention first, and choose practical herbal, nutritional and lifestyle support with a clear purpose.

Less guesswork. Clearer priorities. Support that makes sense for you.

  • PERSONALISED, NOT GENERIC

    Your symptoms don’t exist in isolation. The right starting point depends on your patterns, priorities, health history and what you’re already experiencing

  • BOTANICAL SUPPORT WITH A PURPOSE

    Herbs chosen and formulated around a clear goal — not simply because they’re marketed as “good for menopause”.

  • SLEEP, ENERGY & MIDLIFE WELLBEING

    Support focused on the changes women actually notice — from broken sleep and exhausted mornings to mood, brain fog and changing energy.

HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU

Choose the support that feels right for you

Whether you’re looking for personalised guidance, expertly formulated herbal blends or practical resources you can explore in your own time, there are different ways I can support you through perimenopause and midlife.

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PERSONALISED 1:1 SUPPORT

For when you’re tired of trying to piece everything together yourself and want someone to look at the bigger picture with you.

I’ll help you explore your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and priorities, identify what deserves attention first, and create a clearer, more personalised way forward.

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HERBAL BLENDS


Herbal support, formulated by me as a qualified herbalist, I personally create each Herbedies blend with a specific purpose in mind — carefully selecting and combining herbs based on their properties, how they work together and what the formula is actually intended to support. Thoughtfully formulated loose-leaf blends for women in perimenopause and midlife — from evening wind-down and sleep to other changing needs.

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DIGITAL RESOURCES

Practical guidance, whenever you need it


If you’d rather start independently, explore my evidence-informed guides, workbooks and courses created to help you understand what you’re experiencing, recognise patterns and make more informed decisions about what to do next.

From perimenopause sleep and energy to practical herbal education.

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Hi, I’m Aleksandra Ostrowska-Wiwer.

Biologist · Herbalist · Naturopath · Menopause Coach

I created Herbedies because women deserve better than being told that everything they’re experiencing is “just hormones” — or being sold another supplement without anyone looking at the bigger picture.

My background in biology, herbal medicine and naturopathy shapes the way I work: curious, evidence-informed and always individual.

I look at how symptoms connect, what may be contributing, what deserves attention first and where herbal, nutritional and lifestyle support may genuinely have a role.

Because botanical medicine can be incredibly valuable — but the right support starts with understanding the person, not simply choosing a herb for a symptom.

Today, through Herbedies, I combine personalised support, my own herbal formulations and practical education to help women navigate perimenopause and midlife with more clarity and confidence.

BSc (Hons) Biology · Certified Herbalist · Naturopathic Practitioner · Menopause Coach · Author
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REAL EXPERIENCES

Every woman comes with a different story, different priorities and a different starting point. Here are some of the changes women have experienced while working with me.

What women say about working with me

  • Samantha, 48, UK ★★★★★


    “My sleep has gone from around 3/10 to 8/10. I’m sleeping so much better, my anxiety has reduced and I’m having fewer hot flushes too. I finally feel like things are moving in the right direction.”

  • Ellie, 45, USA ★★★★★


    “I’m sleeping so much better now. Most nights I only wake once briefly and can get back to sleep, and I’ve noticed I feel much less anxious during the day too. It’s made such a difference to how I feel overall.”

  • Erin, 46, Canada ★★★★★


    “Nobody has ever been so thorough. For the first time I felt like someone was actually looking at the whole picture rather than just one symptom. Having a plan that was specific to me made everything feel so much less overwhelming.”

FREE PERIMENOPAUSE SLEEP GUIDE

Still waking at 2–4AM? Start here.

If you’re falling asleep exhausted only to wake a few hours later — or getting enough hours but still waking drained — the answer isn’t necessarily another sleep supplement.

In this free guide, I’ll help you identify five different sleep patterns that commonly show up in perimenopause and the clues worth paying attention to before deciding what to try next.

You’ll learn why when you wake is only part of the story, what may be disrupting your sleep, and how to track your own pattern for seven nights so you can start making sense of what’s actually happening.

Inside the guide:

  • 5 common perimenopause sleep patterns
  • why 2–4AM waking doesn’t have one universal cause
  • what wakes you vs. what keeps you awake
  • the 7-Day Sleep Detective
  • when poor sleep may deserve a wider conversation with your healthcare professional
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A few things you might be wondering

I’m not sure if what I’m experiencing is perimenopause. Can you still help me?

Yes. You don’t need to arrive with a diagnosis or already know what’s behind your symptoms.

Changes in sleep, energy, mood, concentration, periods and how you feel day to day can have more than one explanation. My approach is to look at the wider picture rather than automatically assuming that everything is hormonal.

If something you’re experiencing would be better assessed medically, I’ll be clear about that too.

I’ve already tried supplements, herbs and lifestyle changes. What would be different about working with you?

More isn’t always better — and trying several things at once can make it almost impossible to know what is actually helping.

I start by looking at your symptoms, patterns, health history, lifestyle, current medication and what you’ve already tried. From there, we identify the priorities and decide what makes sense for you, rather than adding another generic perimenopause protocol.

Herbs may be part of that. Sometimes they won’t be the first priority.

Can I work with you if I’m already using HRT or taking medication?

Yes. Many women come to me while already using HRT, medication or supplements.

I take these into account when considering what support may be appropriate, including potential herb–drug interactions and situations where botanical medicine may not be suitable.

Working with me doesn’t mean choosing between conventional medicine and herbal medicine. The aim is to use the right support in the right context.

I live outside the UK. Can I still work with you?

Yes. My 1:1 services are online, and my digital guides and resources can be accessed internationally.

So if you’re based in the USA, Canada, Europe or elsewhere, you can still access these parts of Herbedies.

My physical herbal blends are currently available for UK delivery only.

Do you ship Herbedies herbal blends outside the UK?

Not at the moment. Herbedies herbal blends are currently shipped within the UK only.

I formulate the blends myself with a specific purpose in mind, and you can explore the ingredients, intended use and important safety information on each individual product page.

If you’re outside the UK, my digital resources and online 1:1 support are still available internationally.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Start with what you need most.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. Explore the different ways I can support you and choose the next step that feels right for you.