Posts Tagged ‘healthydiet’
Why I recommend DUTCH Test for Hormone Testing
I offer my clients one of the most advanced hormone tests, “The DUTCH Hormone Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) by Precision Analytical lab, showing an extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones and melatonin, along with their metabolites, to help identify symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Whilst you can test your hormones via blood…
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 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 MoreHealthy Oestrogen Smoothie for Vagina Dryness and Painful Sex
It’s common for post menopausal ladies to suffer with vagina dryness and atrophy, which often leads to painful sex due to low oestrogen levels, also dry skin and joint pain! As our sex hormones naturally lower, our endocrine system and the adrenal glands take over some of the production of oestrogen and other sex hormones.…
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 MoreMenopause Detox to ease symptoms and weight
Are you hostage to your Hormones? Gained weight during Lockdown? Overwhelmed by weight gain, brain fog and low energy during your 40’s and 50’s caused by the Peri and Post Menopause? Yes! Then this 10-21 day Detox Plan is going to give you the kick start to get you back on track. With REAL FOOD,…
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!)…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Plan and Prepare Meals Even When You’re a Busy Peri Menopausal Woman
As a busy Peri menopausal woman you want to eat healthier, but you’re super-busy as a Career driven woman with a partner, Kids, ageing parents (not forgetting the dog…). You eat out several times a week because that’s what you have to do. That’s what works for you and your family (when it comes to…
Read MoreManaging Menopause symptoms with Vitamin D
What role does Vitamin D play in managing the symptoms of Menopause? Vitamin D plays an important role in your overall health and well being by making sure your muscles; heart, lungs and brain work well and can fight infection. Getting enough Vitamin D can be complex, as you need to expose your skin on…
Read MoreTreat Menopause Hot Flushes with sweet potato
This month I’ve been talking all about Foods to help hot flashes and moods in peri and post menopause and today we’re talking sweet potato. Eating sweet food such as sweet potatoes can help to beat sugar cravings before your normal menstrual period, but I came across this great article on one ladies’ finding and…
Read MoreHay fever and Allergies in Menopause
Runny or blocked nose, cough, sneezing, tight chest, heightened asthma. Could it be hay fever? Am I more susceptible to allergies in the Peri and Menopause years? Yes, we have a virus going around the World, but tree pollen season is upon us. Hay fever in the UK typically starts from mid to late…
Read MoreNatural solution to coughs and colds in Menopause
It’s the time of year when many are coming down with the common cough or cold, and sore throats. It’s not surprising that after the Christmas Holidays, or the summer break, all the factors such as the back to work stress, combined with poor diet, drinking more alcohol than usual, lack of sleep and change…
Read MoreHeart Attacks signs in post menopause women
Heart attacks and coronary heart disease kills twice as many women in the UK as breast cancer every year, and is the single biggest killer of women worldwide. The risk rises post menopause, but would you spot the signs of a heart attack – carry on reading. There are more than 800,000 women in the…
Read MorePERI-MENOPAUSE & HORMONES 8 WEEK BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM
Are you serious about fixing those Peri Menopause symptoms? Sleep Weight Moods Energy Hot flashes This 8 week program is for you if: You’ve got symptoms but are not getting any answers You’re fed up with symptoms – night sweats, hot flushes, forgetfulness You’re open to making lifestyle changes You want to feel and look…
Read MoreMy top Herbal teas for Menopause
If you’re like me you’ll be well aware that the big high street coffee chains have brought out their Red cups or Christmas drink selections full of syrups, creams and naughtiness. Yes, I’m so tempted, I love my gingerbread lattes……. and that new Starbucks Marshmallow hot chocolate is just too scrummy! Not making me look…
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of Perimenopause
Let’s get real, if you’re not aware of what’s going on with your hormones and the perimenopause then it can leave you feeling like you’re going crazy and trapped inside a confused body! The Perimenopause can be a journey full of symptoms! It’s commonly known that there are up to 40 symptoms or more, just…
Read MoreWhat’s Perimenopause
Don’t freak out, it’s not a disease, it’s the mirror image of puberty, the hormonal shift that all women naturally go through on their way to full menopause. Your body is shutting down your reproductive zone! Naturally changing, but often causing a rollercoaster of emotion and body changes, every woman experiences this differently depending on…
Read MoreEmepelle skincare gets to the root cause of ageing caused by menopause
Many menopause symptoms are well-known but how it affects the skin isn’t. As oestrogen levels decline, women can experience accelerated collagen loss and skin ageing. In fact, clinical studies show that women can lose up to 30% of collagen during the first 5 years of menopause. Emepelle is the only skincare range available to actively…
Read MoreMenopause Support Group
Do you have questions about the Peri Menopause or Menopause? Your periods are all over the place, your sex drive is through the roof, or maybe your libido is no where to be seen! You’re forgetful, full of anxiety at work. You’re shouting one moment and then in tears the next. And then there’s the…
Read More9 Top Tips to help those Peri-menopause Mood Swings
In a recent survey 74% of women in their early 40s struggled with a low mood! And 71% of women aged 41-55 found their low moods were linked to the Peri-menopause. Do you start the day feeling like Mary Poppins and end the day more like Cruella de Vil? Are you screaming at your partner…
Read More5 top tips to beat Cellulite
Bikini Season is here, and a few women at the Menopause & Mocha Meet-up were talking about cellulite, and how they didn’t feel they could wear a Bikini now they were entering the Peri-menopause or post menopause phase of life. Here’s my 5 top foods to munch your way through to help target the dreaded…
Read MoreJoint aches and muscle pain in Menopause
In my recent survey a high percentage of women had new symptoms of muscle aches and joint pain. It’s quite common in Peri-menopause and menopausal women, sometimes worse in the morning and improving throughout the day. Oestrogen has an important role in maintaining joint and bone health, it’s thought that it minimise the swelling around…
Read MoreHow hormones affect your energy and weight
Are willpower and self-control the real solution to low energy and high weight? Maybe not. It might actually be your (powerful) hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism, and appetite. Things that actually control your energy and weight. Let’s go…
Read MoreEating in Menopause
Hot Flushes, sweating, insomnia, anxiety, brain fog and fatigue… No wonder us women dread the Menopause! Let’s not forget the long term consequences all linked to the menopause or reduced oestrogen levels, that can include a lack of libido, osteoporosis, heart disease, even dementia. Some women can sail through the peri-menopause with only the odd…
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