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Homeopathy for Menopause
Every woman is different and makes the transition through the menopause in their own way, either the medical route or the natural route such as Homeopathy. Some breeze through with very few symptoms and others or most struggle with hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, palpitations or other symptoms. Sadly modern medicine doesn’t allow women to listen…
Read MoreWhy 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 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 MoreChristmas Red cabbage for Menopause Relief
Red cabbage has always been part of my Christmas meal, but did you know cabbage can help your menopause symptoms and boost your health. Relieve Menopausal Symptoms Cabbage, particularly red cabbage which is easily found at this time of year. Its contains phytoestrogens which can help reduce hot flashes and aid hormone balance. Cruciferous veggies…
Read MoreAnxiety plus Peri Menopause, Welcome Christmas Stress
The festive season is upon us, pre-social distancing days parties and social gatherings would have occupied the lunches and evenings in the lead up to the big day! Just what you need on top of the Peri Menopause anxiety. For some there may be disappointment and sadness – the opportunity to catch up with old…
Read MoreDoes menopause destroy your marraige
Does Menopause slowly destroy your Marriage? Peri menopause can be a tough life phase for many women, not just on a physical level but emotional too. During the peri menopause phase, (which can last from a few months to a decade) women’s hormones are fluctuating daily, and the transition can be uncomfortable physically. Plus it’s a…
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 MoreMilton Keynes Menopause Café Meet-up
Join us for “Milton Keynes Menopause CafeMeet-ups” 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 is open to…
Read MorePerimenopause v Menopause: How do I know I’m in Menopause
How do I know I’m in Menopause? What is the difference between Perimenopause and Menopause. Watch the video to understand the 4 stages of Menopause. Click Here – To book a Discovery Call How can The Hormone Fairy help you during Menopause? Are you struggling with your Hormones, you don’t have to be a hostage…
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 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 MoreTinnitus in Perimenopause
An unusual symptom of perimenopause and menopause is tinnitus, or ringing in the ear. Tinnitus is more likely as we age, it’s important to educate ourselves about all the symptoms and seek help or support. Tinnitus is a perception of noise or ringing in the ears that affects up to 20 percent of all people. Women who…
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 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 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 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 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…
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