Health & Wellness
Menopause and Allergies
Explore the link between menopause and allergies. Uncover triggers, understand symptoms, and discover potential relief strategies.
What if I can’t use HRT?
Explore alternative solutions to HRT for managing menopause symptoms in our latest blog post. Understand the roles of antidepressants, Tibolone, Clonidine, and complementary medications, and learn why individual choice is paramount in your menopause journey.
Lessons in Embracing Your Authentic Self during Menopause
Discover empowering lessons from Tina Turner’s life and learn how to embrace your authentic self during menopause. Gain inspiration and find joy in this transformative phase.
Hot Flushes and Snug Knickers
Want to know the secret to being able to button up your jeans during menopause?
Magnesium & Dreams
Discover the fascinating connection between magnesium supplements and vivid dreams during menopause, as well as the potential sleep benefits for menopausal women. Join the Technicolor dream adventure in this humorous and informative blog post.
Progesterone – Do We Need It?
Progesterone helps to thin the womb’s lining; this protects us against endometrial cancer.
What’s going on with my weight?
Weight gain is a common problem for women during menopause. Is there a reason for it, and can we do anything?
Brain Fog or Memory Loss?
Would you know the difference between brain fog and memory loss? What are the classic symptoms of menopause v ageing?
Joint Pain and Digestive Issues during Menopause
What causes joint pain and digestive issues during menopause, and is there anything that we can do to support our wellbeing thus eleviating these problems.
Menopause & Weight Gain
One of the most common complaints from peri and menopausal women is weight gain, particularly around the belly area.
Is this just another gift from the menopause fairy, or is there any real explanation for this?
Vagina or Vulva – Would you know the difference?
Taking care of all area’s of our body is vital. Particularly during menopause, so nows the time to get the discussions going and become more empowered as we do.
Friend or Foe – When is it time to let go?
Whether its a school friend, a work friend, a past relationsip friend sometimes we have to let go. And that grieving process can be real and tough.
Why you should ditch the scales
Let’s face it, we all have a love hate relationship with the bathroom scales. Here we are given a little bit of friendly advice as to why we should ditch them.
Private Menopause Healthcare
Is private medical healthcare the only option when you don’t feel as though you’re getting the correct care? And if you decide to take this route how much will it actually cost?
The Sunshine Vitamin
Walk into any health food shop; vitamins and supplements available are at an all-time high. The choices can be overwhelming, as the industry bombard you with information about what you should be taking and when. If you invested in them all, it might break the bank, and you could spend half of your life popping pills.
Written by: Nikki Blackwell
Menopause and the Brain.
Have you ever wondered why we all react differently to our menopause? Not just hormonally. What about those chemicals in our brains. How do they affect us as well?
We have unpacked this with the help of Aidan Smith. You will also find a very insightful video as part of this post.
Wootton Park
Your speed dial retreat
A Hop Skip and jump for the hustle and bustle of city living, and you are surrounded by the beautiful countryside, quaint coffee shops and alpacas for company. And that’s before you even begin to really relax!
Exercises that make you smile
Does the thought of exercising fill you with dread. Would entering a gym be the last thing on your agenda? Then read on for a little bit of inspiration to put the fun back into exercising.
Can menopause cause hair loss…
For many women, our hair is something we control. We cut it, style it and choose how to wear it. It is an expression of ourselves, our personality and our image.
Acne and Rosacea in menopause…
As many of us know when we start our menopause journey this is the start of a natural decline in our reproductive hormones. Oestrogen is a powerhouse hormone continued…
Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Vaginal Dryness…
Have you got a spare £500+ to spend on Vaginal Health? Then check this out!!
Vaginal Rejuvenation…
What is vaginal rejuvenation?
Vaginal rejuvenation is a broad term that covers several vaginal corrective procedures.
Menopause aches and pains
Let’s face it the sudden onset of aches and pains can make anyone feel down. But what about when there is nothing physically wrong.
Sleep issues during the menopause…
Sleep is so underrated in today’s society. We live in a culture that tells us that our days should never end. That we can squeeze in that extra hour on that project that is killing our joy.
Testosterone or not…
Testosterone is one of the sex hormones that women produce. Many people think of it as the “male hormone”, but women need to have testosterone too. In fact, women produce three times as much testosterone than oestrogen before the menopause.
More Posts
Navigating Allergies During Menopause
Understanding the Connection Among the Menopause Community Group, questions like, "Why has my skin suddenly started itching?" are frequent. Many don't realise there's a direct link between menopause and allergies. Unfolding the Symptoms Women usually experience...
Progesterone – How important is it?
Progesterone - How Important Is It?I recently visited my GP and asked if she would whip out my Mirena coil as it had overstayed its welcome period of five years. And I figured it was doubtful (although not unheard of) that I would get pregnant. Her answer surprised...
What’s going on with my weight?
Does this photograph ring any bells? From the moment we became aware of our bodies, we became aware of our weight. Unfortunately, on many occasions, we allow it to determine the value we give ourselves. And with the rise of social media, fitness trainers, slimming...
Brain Fog or Memory Loss
We can all probably relate to these statements - doing something that seems ridiculous to our usual rational self. Can it purely be down to hormones? At what point do we need to be concerned that something is seriously wrong?Hormonal brain fog? In the early...
Vagina or Vulva – Do you know the difference?
Vagina or Vulva Would you know the difference?Let’s face it; we are only just becoming comfortable with using the word Vagina. I am sure we all gave ours a unique name at some time or another. I am sure you get the picture of terms such as twinkle, nunu, fluffy buffy,...
Friend or Foe – When is it time to let go?
“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never bought to mind Should old acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne.” These are the lyrics from the strangely melancholy New Year song, usually sung with gusto when the clock strikes midnight. ‘Days of auld...
Why you should ditch the scales
Hi, my name is Joanne, and I would like to share my recent experience with all women going through Menopause. I hope it may help some of you who feel discouraged about what the scales are saying! Whilst having a lovely week in Padstow with my family, I visited a...
Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical Hormones is a term that I have heard on numerous occasions but quite often dismissed because of NICE guidelines. So for that reason, they couldn’t be any good, could they? After spending the evening asking various questions, I am now a little more swayed...
Wootton Park – Your speed dial retreat
Wootton Park Your speed dial retreat Open any magazine or newspaper these days, and you will be told that your wellness is a priority. Priority is the ultimate word. And I am sure if you are anything like me, priority and wellness can take a back seat. Even...
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D - The Sunshine Vitamin Walk into any health food shop; vitamins and supplements available are at an all-time high. The choices can be overwhelming, as the industry bombard you with information about what you should be taking and when. If you invested...
Menopause and our Brain
Have you ever wondered why we all react differently to one another during perimenopause and menopause? Is it all just down to our hormones? What difference do our mindset and our brain function have? Our founder Sarah Cale had the opportunity to explore some of these...
Pregnancy and Menopause
Have you ever pondered the question, “Can you get pregnant during menopause?” I know I initially did when I started my menopause journey. Okay, let’s consider the facts; If you are post-menopause, in other words, haven’t had a period for over a...