Expert Advice Blog

Let’s talk honestly about menopause, ladies – it’s time we address the 48 symptoms that can change everything. Yes, 48. You’ve probably heard of the infamous hot flushes, but they can often just be the beginning. What’s even more important is the other 47 symptoms that go unnoticed or aren’t talked about enough. While navigating […]

This month we are talking to Caroline Farrell (www.carolinefarrell.com), a registered nutritionist with a special interest in menopause. In this blog post, she shares her top nutrition tips to support a healthy transition through menopause. Menopause, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, brings significant hormonal changes, most notably a decline in oestrogen.

This month we talk to Maryon Stewart, a world-renowned healthcare expert who is referred to as the Pioneer of the Natural Menopause Movement. I have been helping women worldwide manage their menopause symptoms naturally for almost thirty years. My science-based programme is very successful, and research shows that over 90% of women who follow the recommendations

As we enter our midlife, movement is important for our general wellbeing and is a key element in your menopause management toolbox.  Yoga delivers on many levels, the physical movement, the breathwork and the meditation, options of yin yoga and yoga nidra, the choice is vast, and enjoyable.  Yoga will work for you whatever your

In the broadest terms, how does/can menopause affect my health? In the lead-up to menopause (referred to as the perimenopause) levels of oestrogen gradually begin to decline. Lower levels of oestrogen and progesterone raise your risk for certain health problems after menopause. Common symptoms can be broadly classified as public and private. For example, public

Menopause has gained a lot of publicity over the last couple of years and no doubt you may immediately envisage debilitating symptoms such as unpredictable and intense Hot Flushes and Forgetfulness or Brain Fog whenever the word is mentioned – but did you know that these are only two from a long list of possible

What does ‘joint pain or stiffness’ mean to you? It’s a recognised symptom of Menopause, yet many of my clients have just assumed it’s wear, and tear and ‘age’. However, conditions such as Frozen shoulder and Achilles Tendonitis are recognised Menopause symptoms which can develop during the hormonal roller coaster. Inflammatory pain can also flare

Embracing the natural changes that come with menopause is crucial for every midlife woman. However, the belly fat that stubbornly clings on during this phase can be frustrating. With the right mindset and a few lifestyle tweaks, you can conquer the menopause belly fat and feel confident in your skin again. Here are some top

There is something that happens to women entering their late 40s and early 50s that they can’t see or feel and may not even know about: Their cardiovascular disease risks are rising. Why does the Risk Multiply During Menopause? Menopausal women produce less oestrogen. As oestrogen levels drop, the cardiovascular system faces multiple challenges. They