Expert Advice Blog

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

This month we talk to Karen Finn, a menopause wellness & weight loss coach who’s passionate about helping women get their old selves back – the ones who felt vibrant, fun, sexy and had a zest for life – by using simple intermittent fasting and self-care strategies. Tina Turner’s recent passing got me thinking about

This month we share a piece from Heather Jackson. Having founded organisations such as An Inspirational Journey, The Women’s Business Forum and the Balanced Business Forum, Heather has spent decades helping organisations to draw out the best from their talent and enable them to reach their full potential, regardless of gender. Now as co-founder of

This month we talk to Pause & Unite, the menopause experts bringing you the information and tools to help guide you through every stage of your pausal journey. As we enter peri-menopause our oestrogen, progesterone and other hormone levels begin to drop and fluctuate which can cause symptoms ranging from tiredness, heavier periods, hot flushes

This month we talk to Pamela Spence, a medical herbalist, writer, educator and established industry expert on herbal medicine. She also teaches menopausal groups as a guest speaker for The Prince’s Trust. Pamela runs her own private health clinic where she empowers patients to improve their health through the safe use of natural medicine. She

This month we speak to Andrew Petrou, a practising Osteopath and registered Dietary Counsellor based in London. Andrew has over 10 years of experience working in the health and fitness industry. Women enter menopause after going 12 months without getting their period. The years leading up to menopause are called perimenopause where many start to