When I first heard a doctor say the word ‘menopause’ I wept - even though I knew it was coming. My husband and teenage daughter hugged me as I sobbed because I couldn't have any more children (even though I didn't want any more) and I was officially old and shit.
The root cause of hot flushes during menopause is a complex interaction between hormonal changes and the body's temperature regulation system. Know the root causes, and help manage the symptoms
Picture this: I'm sitting in a crowded room, minding my own business, when suddenly I catch a whiff of something... different.
I’m now 50 years old. I won't be pigeonholed into a stereotype. Furthermore, I’m not past my prime. I’ve never felt more confident, self-aware, kinder to myself, guilt-free and outspoken.
Can adding Blue Agave to your diet help relieve your menopause symptoms?
Intermittent fasting can be a game-changer when it comes to managing menopause symptoms. It's a natural and empowering way to support your body during this transitional phase of life.
Hot flushes, mood swings, and weight gain are just a few of the symptoms that can make this transition challenging. But did you know that what you eat can have a significant impact on your hormones
The decline in hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone are key to our common symptoms. Symptoms such as hot flushes, changes in mood are most referred to, but there are some which you may not expect.
The menopause is defined as the time a woman stops having periods. In reality, the subject is a more complicated. So what is the difference with perimenopause and menopause?
If you're wondering why you're experiencing more intense menopause symptoms, take a closer look at your daily habits.
Limiting added sugars, processed carbs, alcohol, caffeine and high-sodium or spicy foods as well. These simple changes to your diet may make this important transition in your life easier.
While menopause is linked to many uncomfortable symptoms and increases your risk of certain diseases, your diet may help reduce symptoms and ease the transition.
Western society has a troubling view on ageing. We've long been obsessed with young and sexy, but we don't have to fall into the belief that being menopausal or over 50, somehow makes us 'unsexy' or unattractive.
