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HypnoJab® hypnotherapy weight loss consultant for Menopause
PROFILING THE BEST: HypnoJab® Consultant In Training, Cat Robinson Armor aka The Hormone Fairy. I’m Cat Robinson Armor, also known as The Hormone Fairy. I am a Certified Menopause Health Coach and Hypnotherapist, specialising in natural medicine and nutrition. With a wealth of experience spanning 14 years, my passion lies in assisting women who face…
Read MoreBlue Monday Moods and Menopause
It’s Blue Monday, the name given to the so-called most depressing day of the year, the 3rd Monday in January, here’s some natural solutions to get your through on top of the peri menopause sadness! The 3rd Monday of the year was found to be the most depressing day of the year by Dr Cliff Arnall,…
Read MoreHas Weight Loss stopped working now you’re in your 40s + Peri Menopause
Why your Weight Loss routine has stopped working now you’re in your 40s + Peri Menopausal It appears from no where! You feel normal and then all of a sudden, you wake up and notice your body shape has changed. Inches has added to your waistline. No you’re not imagining it, it’s due to age…
Read MoreBedford Menopause Café Meet-ups
Join us for “Mochas & Menopause” or “Mocktails & Menopause” to talk The M Word, breaking the taboo, increasing awareness, our Meet-ups are a safe place to share your experiences, feel heard and understood, be supported and make new friends. It’s time to talk about the “M” word! Yep, let’s break the Taboo. Our event…
Read MoreWorking from your Bed, why Menopause in the workplace is needed.
It’s a Low Progesterone “working from bed” kind of day for me! I’m fortunate that I understand and check my hormone levels regularly. And even more blessed that I’m self-employed and can work from anywhere, including my Bed, around my bleed. This is why we need more support and education around “Menopause in the Workplace”.…
Read MoreMilton Keynes women united to talk Menopause
Milton Keynes women came together in Milton Keynes for Let’s Talk Menopause in conjuction with HealthWatch Milton Keynes and The Hormone Fairy Women often tell us they’ve felt their menopausal symptoms or related health concerns have been dismissed by their GP. Women frequently experience unnecessary battles when trying to get the right care during the…
Read MoreHaving a ‘menopause champion’ in every workplace would be beyond patronising
Having a ‘menopause champion’ in every workplace would be beyond patronising It’s estimated that 14 million working days a year are lost to the menopause Dr Heather Currie claims every workplace should have a ‘menopause champion’ Janet Street-Porter questions what ‘champions’ can offer apart from sympathy Article by Janet Street-Porter for the Daily Mail – PUBLISHED: 22:30,…
Read More9 foods for Anxiety and Depression in Menopause
Struggling with your mood swings, anxiety or depression, it’s common in women with Hormonal Imbalance, Peri Menopause and Post Menopause. A poor functioning gut can lead to unwanted hormonal symptoms. During a client consultation I look for signs of inflammation and often recommend nutrition plans or detox to help fix the microbiome first (the bacteria…
Read MorePumpkins for Halloween are great for Menopause women too!
Did you know that eating Pumpkin, Pumpkin seeds and pumpkin oil could help ease those Menopause symptoms. Pumpkin seed are a great source of phytoestrogen (compounds found in plants that are comparable to human oestrogen, capable of producing oestrogenic effects in our body) which may help in reducing migraines, blood pressure, hot flashes, joint pain.…
Read MoreWhat’s the aim of World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October, led by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing. The IMS encourages professionals and women to participate in this global awareness raising campaign by printing and sharing these…
Read MoreMilton Keynes girls guide to Perimenopause & Menopause
Let’s Talk the P Word – A Girls Guide to understanding Perimenopause, Menopause & Beyond – Online training and Live Milton Keynes Workshop, get your Questions answered! Menopause can feel like a dirty word, a word whispered in hushed tones! But that’s not how it should be. Plus many women, don’t understand it, or bury…
Read MoreDo we really need special workplace accommodation for Menopause? The Washington Post
Women in the UK have found their voices and are asking for accommodation and support in Menopause in the workplace. In The Hormone Fairy survey 73% of women were struggling with brain fog/concentration issues and 56% with anxiety. Many said it had affected their work, and clients of The Hormone Fairy’s have left high profile…
Read MoreWhat hormone test is best in Peri Menopause
The Doctors told you “You’re too young to be in Peri Menopause and for hormone tests” or that “Your Blood test results are NORMAL”, but you’re feeling like crap and are fed up with being fobbed off. Your hormones are responsibly for every activity occurring in your both, from growth to metabolism, reproduction and even…
Read MoreBreakfast Granola for Peri Menopause
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, especially during the Peri Menopause when balancing your blood sugar is key. I love Homemade granola as it’s lower in sugar and additives, compared to those found on the supermarket shelf and great for your hormones. Plus it’s so easy to make. I serve…
Read MoreBoost your Libido during Peri Menopause
Has your libido changed since you entered your 40’s or the peri menopause years? As you hit the peri-menopausal phase you might notice your sex drive going through the roof, whilst some of you may find your sex drive has got up and gone! During these years your testosterone and oestrogen levels decrease, making…
Read MoreREGULAR SEX REDUCES EARLY MENOPAUSE
Those who had sex regularly once a week or more were 28 per cent less likely to start the menopause early and reduce the risk. I came across this article in the press, and thought this was interesting. During my peri-menopause I’m fortunate to have a healthy libido and sex life, but I know of…
Read MorePeri Menopause Itchy Dry Skin
Itchy skin is a less common symptom of the peri menopause but can be embarrassing and cause an issue for some women. The good news is that it should be temporary and there are natural ways to combat the scratch. The itching is caused as your skin becomes irritated, at this time of life it’s…
Read MoreAntidepressants or Natural Solutions for Low Mood, Anxiety, Mental Health
My client told me this…. She was feeling Low with anxiety but didn’t have mental-health issues. She was post Menopausal. Her GP wrote a prescription, when she asked what it was for she was told “Antidepressants, we’re giving these instead of HRT due to a shortage”. This is NOT acceptable! Under the NICE guidelines (National…
Read MoreMenopause Festival
How would it feel to get rid of mood swings and sadness, release excess weight and feel like the old you again? Imagine finding your Mojo, losing weight and learning how to control those irrational thoughts, anxiety and moods. Explore and understand your Hormones and the Peri Menopause. Plus learn simple lifestyle changes for a…
Read MoreMenopause and Stroke Risk
It’s World Stroke Awareness Day, and Menopause is associated with an increase in multiple stroke risk factors. Some aspects of women’s lives can increase our risk of a stroke, like the contraceptive pill, HRT, pregnancy and having migraines. But for most women, taking care of your health and managing your risk factors will help you…
Read MoreBalancing Blood sugar during Menopause
Oestrogen and progesterone affect how your cells respond to insulin and during the peri and post menopause, changes in your hormone levels can trigger fluctuations in your blood sugar level. Some women find that their blood sugar level changes more than before, and goes up and down like you’re on a blood sugar rollercoaster! What…
Read MoreI cried when I read my Dutch Hormone Test results!
I get emails and messages from women every day telling me they’re feeling sad, depressed, anxious, lacking in confidence, struggling with weight. They’ve been to the Doctors and if they are lucky the Doctor agreed to a blood test where the results were normal, or told they’re too young for a Blood test as it’s…
Read MoreCrying and emotional in Menopause
I don’t know why I’m crying! I hear this all the time from my Clients and women and my menopause meet-ups. AND I TOTALLY GET IT!! This was me! Age 40, crying for absolutely no reason. Life was good. I have nothing to worry or complain about. So why was I sad and in tears…
Read MoreOver eating & Weight Gain in Peri Menopause
Terri* was 43 when she came to see me, her main issues were Hormone Imbalance and over eating! She had gained weight, her skin was dull, her hair limp and her joints were achey. She worked in the city looking after children, where the house was full of chocolate, crisps and cake! (My worst nightmare!)…
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