Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’
Menopause Aquasource Moon Balance Supplements
So many women are confused when it comes to taking nutritional supplements and food boosters during the menopause years, one of the products I love is Moon Balance for the menopause phase. I get messages daily from women in their 40’s and 50’s sending me photos of all the supplements they are taking. Approximately 85%…
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 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 More73% Of Women Don’t Treat Their Menopause Symptoms, according to Forbes Survey
According to an article in Forbes magazine, 73% Of Women Don’t Treat Their Menopause Symptoms, New Survey Shows Article by Deb Gordon – Full article below, and Link here https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/2021/07/13/73-of-women-dont-treat-their-menopause-symptoms-new-survey-shows/amp/ Though virtually all women experience menopause, it has remained taboo for many women. Hormonal changes during menopause typically bring unpleasant symptoms and indignities: hot flashes, sleep disruption, thinning…
Read MoreDavina McCall & Dr Max Pembeton speak out about HRT and Menopause in the Daily Mail.
Davina McCall & Dr Max Pembeton speak out about HRT and Menopause in the Daily Mail, ahead of her documentary “Davina McCall Sex, Myths and the Menopause” on Channel 4. The article says “Since the 1940s, women of a certain age have had the option of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms…
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 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 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 MoreMenopause: Craving too much Chocolate this Easter?
Menopause and craving Chocolate? It’s common to crave chocolate prior to your Period in Peri Menopause. But what if you’ve over indulged this Easter and feel sick! I need to be honest, I have ! With my sons and my own birthday, sunny weather, alcohol and chocolate I’ve had to reach out for my Homeopathy…
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 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 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 MoreBMJ Editorial: HRT Menopause and breast cancer risk:
At The Hormone Fairy we focus on Natural Menopause Support, with Nutrition, Homeopathic Remedies, Flower Essences, Lifestyle advice and other complementary therapies to help women get through the Menopause naturally. However some of our Clients take Medication including HRT alongside their natural support, every woman is individual and must choose the option that is right…
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 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…
Read MoreWhat is Menopause?
It’s one day! It’s the day when your menstrual periods have completed stopped for a total of 12 months. Really! Yes, I was surprised to find that out too. We learn so much about puberty, sex and pregnancy from our School education onwards, but when it comes to Menopause it’s still a bit of a…
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