Navigating Menopause Naturally: Tips and Tricks with Nutritionist Karen Newby
Menopause can be a wild ride, but with the right tools, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are some down-to-earth tips on managing menopause symptoms naturally through diet and lifestyle tweaks.
Navigating Menopause - with Dr Anne Henderson
Menopause is a big change in a woman's life, bringing a range of symptoms and health shifts. There are around 37 symptoms linked to menopause, affecting almost every part of the body due to oestrogen receptors. Here's a straightforward look at what to expect and how to manage it.
Understanding Bladder Health During Menopause with Dr Surya Gupta-Wright
Menopause brings a variety of changes to a woman's body, and bladder health is a significant concern for many.
Surviving the Summer: with hot flushes & night sweats
Menopause is a big change in a woman's life, often bringing along various symptoms that can affect daily living. Understanding and managing these symptoms is key to feeling your best. This article shares expert advice on handling menopause, especially focusing on hot flushes and night sweats, and explores different treatment options and lifestyle tweaks.
Oral Health During Menopause with Dr Shabnam Zai
Menopause brings a myriad of changes, and oral health is no exception. Dr. Shabham Zai, a London-based aesthetic dental expert with 20 years of experience, sheds light on how menopause impacts dental health and offers practical advice for maintaining a healthy mouth during this stage of life.
The Feel-Good Power of Exercise and Holistic Health with Lavina Mehta MBE
Navigating through menopause and perimenopause can be quite the rollercoaster, with its fair share of ups and downs. It's a time when many women might feel like they're losing a bit of themselves, but fear not—there's a whole lot we can do to feel more like our vibrant selves again. Lavina Mehta MBE, award winning personal trainer and wellness coach, sheds light on how staying active and adopting a holistic approach to wellness can be game-changers during this phase.
Understanding POI: A Closer Look
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is a condition where the ovaries stop working as they should before a woman hits 40. It's a bit like an early onset menopause, but it can start as early as the teenage years, bringing a mix of symptoms that are usually associated with menopause.
Vulval & Vaginal Care during Menopause with Dr Juliet Balfour
Menopause brings a lot of changes, and one of the less talked-about but common issues is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). This condition, affecting the vaginal and urinary areas, can make life uncomfortable but there are effective ways to manage it.
How to Keep your Crowning Glory In-tact! With Dr Archana Rao
Menopause can bring about a lot of changes, and one that often goes under the radar is hair loss. It's more than just a cosmetic issue; it's about feeling like yourself. When your hair starts to thin, it can really knock your confidence.
The Sleep Struggle is Real… with Kathryn Pinkham
Let's talk about something that many of us are going through but don't always chat about openly: menopause and how it messes with our sleep. It's not just about the hot flashes and mood swings; it's also about those nights when we're staring at the ceiling at 3 AM. So, what can we do about it?
Is Testosterone useful in Menopause? With Dr Sam Brown
When we talk about menopause, we often focus on oestrogen, but there's another hormone that deserves our attention: testosterone. Yes, women produce it too, and it's not just about sex drive. Testosterone helps with our energy, mood, and even muscle strength.
Navigating Relationships Through Menopause with Dr Angela Sharma
Menopause isn't just hot flushes and mood swings; it's a time of deep personal change that can shake up relationships. Whether it's with your partner, kids, or colleagues, the shift in your hormones can stir up emotions and reactions that feel like they're out of your control.
Navigating Menopause Fatigue: with Dr. Fionnuala Barton
Menopause can be a real energy-zapper. Hormone levels drop, and suddenly you're feeling tired all the time. Dr. Fionnuala Barton, a GP specialising in women's health, shares some straightforward advice on how to tackle this fatigue head-on.
Embracing Fitness and Movement for a Vibrant Midlife
As we age, our bodies undergo a myriad of changes, and for women, one of the most significant transitions is menopause. This period can bring about challenges, but it also presents an opportunity to embrace a healthier lifestyle that can lead to a more vibrant and fulfilling midlife. Let's explore how fitness and movement play a crucial role in this journey.
Navigating Menopause: A Guide to Nutritional Well-being
With the right nutritional approach, women can alleviate some of these symptoms and maintain their well-being during this phase. Here's a guide to help you navigate menopause with the power of nutrition.
Get your eye pressure checked
Now… eyes, in relation to menopause, are rarely discussed. In fact, it is almost the last thing you’d think of, if you’re struggling with your eye health.
But, it’s actually quite surprising how many women suffer from poor eye health.
62% of women experience dry eye, in relation to their menopause, and interestingly, the survey showed that only 16% are aware that it is a part of the menopause.
“Look at the bigger picture”
Now, if you’re not sure where to start with your menopause journey, make sure that you've optimised fitness and nutrition. It’s easy to say and hard to do, especially if you're feeling run down with menopausal symptoms; but you must start somewhere and getting nutrition back on track is key. Dr Henderson says to try out things like intermittent fasting, or the Zoe Programme which looks at your gut probiotic health. Also look at increasing protein intake, these are three really key things.
Think of the YOU in 10 years!
As we age, things happen to us anyway, so we have two things going on. We have the loss of our oestrogen and progesterone and the reduction in testosterone, and then we have us just getting older. Both of those together impact upon things which can happen to us in the future.
“What’s your gut go to do with it?”
Our gut is really at the centre of our metabolism. It's responsible for how we digest and absorb every nutrient that comes into our bodies. Now, those nutrients can't reach our organs or enter our bloodstream until they've been through the gut. The gut is playing this really important role in providing us with our nutrition and the fuel that we need to live every day. It's also one of our first, layers of defence for immunity.
“We shouldn’t be scared of hormones.”
Such a hot topic for this month! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and with so much controversy and contradicting information surrounding HRT and breast cancer this talk was seriously popular!
Dr Macbeth says “HRT is literally just trying to kind of smooth out those significant swings that you get in the menopause.” Dr Alison Macbeth is a British Menopause Society accredited GP with a passion for women’s health.
The session cleverly dealt with the elephant in the room first, and got straight to the point.
Does HRT cause breast cancer? This is such an important question. Because this is the myth of all the myths that has truly STUCK!