Posts Tagged ‘womenshealth’
Would you be able to spot the signs of the Menopause?
Would you be able to spot the signs of menopause? The following article is from the BBC News, there’s also a video availabe to watch – You can click here to see the full report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-wales-57838624 Hot flushes, night sweats and low mood are common symptoms of “the change”, which happens to women in the…
Read MoreGet Back to You – Peri Menopause Masterclass
Have your mood swings and energy gotten so out of control that you don’t even recognize yourself anymore? Do you often wish you could just feel like “you” again? If so, I want to invite you to be my guest at a Masterclass I’m teaching to my Members club . During this masterclass You’ll learn:…
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 MoreEssential oils for Libido during Peri Menopause years!
Struggling with your libido during your 40’s and 50’s? Have you tried essential oils to heighten your libido and sex drive! Women either find their sex drive goes through the roof and they enjoy sex and orgasm more, or their sex life vanishes. You can read more in this blog Boost your Libido during Peri…
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 MorePeri Menopause Podcast with Sally Garozzo Mind Mentor
Have you ever felt like you could do with a fairy god mother of peri menopause to come along and make all your wishes come true? I joined Sally Garozzo the Mind Mentor to share more on her podcast. For many women, that is what they crave… a one stop shop where they can go…
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 MoreWomen’s Menopause Health Survey
Girls I need You! Can you spare me 3 minutes to answer this short survey on your Peri Menopause symptoms – this will enable me to provide you girls with more valuable content and to answer all your questions. Click here to complete https://bit.ly/2XRZzvH Lots of Love and Thank You <3 Cat xx The Hormone…
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 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 MoreDenise van Outen: Golf has helped with perimenopausal anxiety
Denise van Outen says taking up golf has helped her deal with perimenopausal anxiety, and has “calmed” her and given her a confidence boost. Denise van Outen says golf has “really helped” her deal with perimenopausal anxiety. The 45-year-old actress believes the sport can be a great activity to help how women of a certain…
Read MoreEvening Primrose Oil for Hot Flash in Menopause
Evening primrose oil is made from the seeds of the flowers, and have been known to help women’s hormones and peri menopause symptoms, particularly Hot Flashes! The plants contain to gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) It’s believed that the healing properties come from these GLAs, they’re an omega-6 fatty acid found in plant oils. Skin It can…
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 MoreCan I still have a baby if I’m in Peri Menopause?
The thought of having another baby in your peri menopause years, how does that make you feel? My client called me up the other day in tears, she was mid 40’s and her period was late, she was wracking her brains trying to figure out if she could possibly be pregnant, the last thing she…
Read MoreGPs WRONGLY give antidepressants to menopausal women
Have you been offered antidepressants by your GP for your Menopausal symptoms? An article in the Daily Express Newspaper states – “Hundreds of thousands of menopausal women are being prescribed antidepressants because poorly trained GPs are misdiagnosing their symptoms, campaigners warn. Women often suffer anxiety and mood swings as they reach the menopause but doctors…
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