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Why I’m so excited we’re stocking Artah supplements for women's health at femme

by Sarah Barnes in The Journal

I’ve always believed your supplement shelf should do more than just look pretty next to your matcha. It should do something. You know, like actually help you feel less bloated after eating three bites of sourdough, or stop your hormones from throwing a full-scale tantrum in the middle of a meeting.

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That’s why, when the team and I at femme discovered Artah's supplement range for women's health, I felt the sort of excitement I usually reserve for finding out Mercury isn’t in retrograde. This isn’t just another wellness brand wrapped in neutral packaging and sprinkled with buzzwords. Artah is clever, it’s clinical, it’s genuinely effective and most importantly, it helps women understand their bodies in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming.

Let’s Talk About Artah supplements for women's health (and Why It’s Not Like the Others)

Artah was founded by Rhian Stephenson, a clinical nutritionist and former CEO of Psycle, who got tired of watching women suffer through bloating, fatigue, mood swings and mystery symptoms while being told “it’s probably just stress.”


Spoiler alert: it’s rarely just stress.


What I love about Rhian’s approach is that she doesn’t deal in quick fixes. Artah's formulas look at the body as one big, beautiful, interconnected system, not a bunch of isolated symptoms.

So instead of just gulping a digestive supplement for your bloating, Metabolic Fix (one of my personal faves) supports the entire digestive process, from gut lining to inflammation to microbiome. It’s like a spa retreat for your insides.


And if you, like me, are on a journey to know your flow and understand how your cycle affects everything from your cravings to your sleep, to whether or not you cry at any given moment. Artah has you covered. Their whole range is designed with the realities of being a woman in mind. You’re not just supported, you’re understood.

So why am I personally obsessed with Artah?

I’ll be honest, I’m a sucker for a British, female-founded brand that actually knows its science. And after dealing with Adenomyosis (a joy, as you can imagine) and navigating post-treatment weight fluctuations, I’ve been feeling completely out of sync with my body. Cravings? Low Energy? Lack of motivation? I have them all!


Enter Artah's Metabolic Fix. I’ve got my eye on this one, and not just because the packaging would look lovely next to my skincare. I’m genuinely intrigued to see how it supports my blood sugar, energy, and (hopefully) my ability to walk past the biscuit tin without hearing it whisper my name.


I’ll report back once I’ve properly tried it, but for now consider me the human guinea pig you didn’t ask for.

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Why Artah fits perfectly into the femme world

At femme, we’re all about helping you understand your cycle, not just survive it. We believe your body is trying to tell you something, even when it’s speaking in the vague dialect of hormonal chaos. So when we find a brand like Artah, one that combines clinical expertise, holistic intention and actual results, we know it’s something special.


Here’s why I think you’ll love Artah too:

  1. Real Science, Not Wellness Fluff
    Artah’s products are formulated with clinical-grade ingredients, not the sort of trendy herbs that sound nice but do very little. These are blends developed by experts, with doses that actually do something, whether you’re bloated, burnt out, or just wondering why your brain fog feels like it has its own postcode.

  2. It Sits Well With Our Mission
    As femme is backed by Una Health, we care deeply about science. But we’re also big believers in the power of holistic support, and Artah sits right at that intersection. It’s functional medicine meets daily ritual, in a way that feels intentional and empowering.

  3. Sustainable, Chic Packaging (Because We’re Not Immune to Aesthetics)
    Yes, Artah's packaging is gorgeous. Yes, it’s sustainable. And yes, it makes me want to reorganise my entire wellness cupboard. It’s not about vanity, it’s about creating rituals that actually bring joy. And if that joy comes in a frosted glass jar? Even better.

  4. For Real Women, Living Real Lives
    We’re all juggling things, jobs, hormones, WhatsApp groups, emotional baggage, the occasional existential crisis and Artah gets that. Their products are designed for the real you, not some elusive version of wellness perfection that only exists on Instagram.

  5. Loved By Editors, Trusted By Women
    You’ve probably seen Artah pop up in Vogue, SheerLuxe, or whispered about in the corners of Pilates studios. That’s because they’ve built a loyal following of women who’ve tried the products, felt the difference, and now won’t shut up about them. Myself included, clearly.

Final thoughts (and a few hormonal ones too)

I’m proud that femme is now stocking Artah. Not just because we’re supporting another brilliant woman-led British brand (though, obviously that too), but because I truly believe these products can make a difference, whether you’re tracking your cycle, managing perimenopause, or just wondering why your skin suddenly hates you.


So, if you're ready to stop guessing what your body needs and start knowing your flow, Artah might just be your new best friend.


And if not your best friend, then at least the friend who doesn’t judge you when you buy supplements based on the colour of the label. We’ve all been there.

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