HEALTH AND 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.
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.
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 and when levels drop this can bring about skin changes and dry itchy skin. Sometimes these changes can...
Why you should be using a Retinol
Because we all want beautiful skin don't we...Retinol facts Retinol, also known as vitamin A₁-alcohol, is a vitamin in the vitamin A family found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is ingested to treat and prevent vitamin A deficiency,...
Vaginal Rejuvenation (Yes or No)?
What is vaginal rejuvenation? Vaginal rejuvenation is a broad term that covers several vaginal corrective procedures. These procedures are meant to correct problems that can occur after giving birth or during the ageing process. Conditions can include: Laxity (lack of...
Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for the Vagina
Have you got a spare £500+ to spend on Vaginal Health? Then check this out!! New and revolutionary vaginal rejuvenation treatment called Desirial (first hyaluronic acid specifically formulated for intimate feminine problems and benefits from the CE safety mark) and...
Testosterone during the Menopause
Testosterone deficiency symptoms Levels of testosterone in your body gradually reduce as you become older. Your ovaries produce the majority of testosterone in your body but it is also produced by the adrenal glands. When you are in menopause even if you take Hormone...
How to get a better night sleep, even during the menopause!
Women in particular struggle with sleep deprivation. From caring for a newborn to hot sweats during the menopause. Or struggling with unseen illnesses such as underactive thyroids, where you can sleep all afternoon but as soon as your head hits the pillow they are...
Dry skin during the menopause
Dry skin during the menopause, and beyond If you are anything like the rest of us you may have taken your skin for granted for the best part of your life. Think sunbeds, large amounts of wine and the odd sleepless night. You may have even been proud of your cleanse,...
Menopause Vitamins – 5 of the best
5 of the best vitamins to take during the Menopause Here we are giving a rundown of the top 5 vitamins required during the menopause. Many can be found by eating a healthy diet, however, on the odd occasion, it may be necessary to add supplements to your diet....
Do we need a midlife overhaul?
The other week I posted a question on our closed group. This was how do you feel about being referred to as a Meno, and do you feel that it is right to be labelled as being in Mid Life? Now I would say that the general consensus to this is a 50/50 split. And of...
Sex during the Menopause
During the menopause, the female body starts to reduce the amount of oestrogen and testosterone it produces. Along with all of the other effects this can have, it can also lead to the loss or reduction of sex drive.Many women may begin to notice that they are not...
Exercise and the Menopause
Now, you have either clicked on this post because it was an accident, or because you want to learn about something that will benefit you. Whichever one it is I am with you!I would like to take you back to my school days when the word exercise used to fill me with...
What alternatives are there to HRT?
According to the NHS Bioidentical hormones are hormone preparations made from plant sources that are promoted as being similar or identical to human hormones.Practitioners claim that these hormones are a "natural", safer and alternative to standard HRT medicines.So...
Alcohol and Menopause – Should we consume less?
Let me ask you a question. Why is it unacceptable in today's society to not drink alcohol when socialising yet opening a bottle of wine at 12pm is?When it comes to alcohol and the menopause there are various different area's that are affected. But before we begin, I...
Friendships and Menopause
Friendship Here's to the moments that turned into memories, with friends that have turned into family. I am glad to have a friend like you by my side. If we take a step back and view our lives as though we are looking through a window, how many friends would you see...
What are Peri-Menopause and Menopause?
Perimenopause V Menopause how do I know the difference? Menopause officially marks the end of female reproduction. Although this life stage is well known there are actually different stages within the menopause that are important to recognize and understand....
Menopause and Mindset
Does menopause affect our mindset? According to Wikipedia A Mindset is a set of assumptions, methods, or notions held by one or more people or groups of people. A mindset can also be seen as arising out of a person's world view or philosophy of life. A mindset may be...
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. You know the scenario after a not so good nights sleep due to constantly tossing and turning, or throwing the bedclothes off and on the...
How to cope when you feel trapped!
First of all, when I say trapped, I don't mean trapped in a bad marriage, relationship, job, I mean trapped in the house! If you're anything like me the thought of being stuck in the house for uncertain periods of time can be very scary. In fact, it can send your...
Confidence and Self Efficacy – How to find it again
Self-Efficacy and why believing in yourself matters. When you face a challenge, do you rise and accomplish your goal or do you give up and feel defeated? Do you push the on switch and rocket forward, or do you doubt your abilities to be able to overcome...
Do neurological tracts in women affect how we deal with the menopause?
Introduction Welcome by Sarah and introduction of Aidan Smith - MA Fitness, Personal Trainer with a vast knowledge of menopause. How to manage symptoms, diet and nutrition and understanding why women suffer different symptoms. During your studies have you found any...