Expert Advice Blog

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, this month he shares some expert advice and understanding of the importance of diet, exercise, and mental health, during menopause. Diet A high-fat, low-fiber […]

This month we talk to Maryon Stewart, a world-renowned healthcare expert who is referred to as the Pioneer of the Natural Menopause Movement. With falling levels of oestrogen, peri-menopause and menopause can be one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. The side effects of menopause can be uncomfortable, but the good news is

This month we talk to Dinah Siman – Pilates, yoga and meditation teacher. From her extensive studies and 20+ years teaching experience, Dinah is a strong advocate in helping women who are experiencing menopause. Menopause Pilates is a bespoke approach for perimenopausal and menopausal women. My fun, yet highly effective methodology fills the void that

Thriving together at midlife This month we chat to Katie Day, a Director of RDP International Ltd (www.rdp-int.com) and runs workshops for women on the menopause. What is midlife and when does it occur? The ‘Second Spring’ (as it is known in Asia) and ‘The age of renewal’ (as it has just been officially named

This month we talk to Samantha Marcus, menopause professional, personal trainer and nutritional coach.  For most women heading into their ‘middle years’ can be a challenging time physically and emotionally. Hormones start to fluctuate, joints become stiff and achy plus there are obvious signs of weight gain around our abdomen called visceral fat. Generally we tend to

This month we talk to Breeda Bermingham. A coach and menopause researcher since 2017 who also previously worked as midwife and public health nurse. 2017 was the year hot flushes and many other perimenopausal symptoms, fluid retention, weight gain, body odour, rage and anger arrived on my radar. Having worked as a midwife and public

This month we chat to Menodelight, an online shop that offers a range of natural menopause wellness products. Among their product lines is obviously Promensil.  The hand-selected products they have truly help to alleviate menopausal symptoms.  Products range from organic skincare to help with dry skin, to plant based menopausal supplements, and even products that

This month we talk to nutritionist Kirsten Chick who over the years has developed a way of applying the science of nutrition and health that encompasses the psychology of eating and how to approach nutrition in a stress-free way.  A self-care plan for menopause might include nutrition, exercise, meditation, herbal support, talking with friends and

This month we talk to Menopause Nutritionist Shirly, who helps women struggling with menopause anxiety, low moods, depression, brain fog and disturbed sleep. I was around 48 years old when I went to see my GP about my low moods and depression, as I thought I was developing mental health problems. My GP only offered

This month we talk with Nicki Williams, an award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker and founder of Happy Hormones for Life. Promensil proudly sponsors the Happy Hormones podcast. Listen Here. After failing to find any medical help for her health issues herself in her early 40’s, Nicki discovered that she could turn things around using diet, lifestyle