Health & Wellness

Menopause and Allergies

Explore the link between menopause and allergies. Uncover triggers, understand symptoms, and discover potential relief strategies.

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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. 

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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.

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Hot Flushes and Snug Knickers

Want to know the secret to being able to button up your jeans during menopause?

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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. 

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Progesterone – Do We Need It?

Progesterone helps to thin the womb’s lining; this protects us against endometrial cancer.

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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?

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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 for the Vagina

Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Vaginal Dryness…

Have you got a spare £500+ to spend on Vaginal Health? Then check this out!!  

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Vaginal Rejuvenation…

What is vaginal rejuvenation?

Vaginal rejuvenation is a broad term that covers several vaginal corrective procedures.

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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. 

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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.

 

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Menopause aches and pains

Menopause aches and pains

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