Category: Menopause
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Game-Changer for Menopause Symptoms
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms driving you crazy? Then keep reading. There is a new (and potentially very effective) kid on the block when it comes to menopause symptom management. Say hello to vagus nerve stimulation. Not menopausal? Don’t go anywhere, as supporting this one nerve in the body positively impacts overall health and well being…
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No Mayo Broccoli Slaw Recipe
If I do say so myself, this recipe is an absolute winner….if you are a fan of coleslaw and broccoli anyway. I am – but I’m not a lover of the vast amounts of mayo that coleslaw usual involves…..’any actual vegetables with the dressing madam?’ But this recipe? Not a jar of mayo in sight…
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Hormone Harmony Smoothie Edition
Welcome lovely people to my latest recipe blog dedicated to deliciously different hormone supporting smoothies. I understand that sometimes in a morning you just need something quick and easy for breakfast, or maybe you’re like me and you just like a lighter brekkie mid morning so a smoothie is perfect to bring with me to…
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Clearing the Fog: Managing Menopausal Brain Fog
Hands-up if you frequently walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or get halfway through a sentence before your train of thought leaves the station? Welcome to menopausal ‘brain fog’ where mental cloudiness and confusion become the norm and your ability to focus, process information, and remember basic things (like where you left…
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The Magic of Magnesium for Menopause
If you ask me what my favourite nutrient is (I’m a Nutritional Therapist ok – don’t judge), I would have to say magnesium. It is a mineral that is essential to so many bodily functions and therefore getting adequate levels through diet and/or supplementation can be a total game changer for people. It’s basically just…
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Fighting the Midlife Odds to PERFORM at Your Best
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the rate of suicide in women aged 45-54 years old has increased by around 6% in the last 20 years. Furthermore, in women, the age-specific category with the highest rate of suicide is 50-54 years old. This is slightly older than the most common age category for…
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Ten Important Nutrients for Menopause
One of the most common questions I get asked is what supplements I recommend for menopause. Answer? Totally depends…where in the menopause transition are you? What are your symptoms? But first – let’s talk about your current diet and lifestyle. The truth is, there is no magic bullet for menopause. No supplement or HRT prescription…
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Menopause: The second ‘4th trimester’
Guest blog. Hi, I’m Lisa a Feminine Mindset and Empowerment coach at lisakercek.com. I am a deep feeler and believer who supports women tuning back into themselves and shining their light as bright as they can. I’ve been unconsciously having coaching conversations in different areas of my life for the last 20 years. And now…
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How Important is Protein in Midlife Women?
Protein has been big nutrition news for a number of years now. It may even feel like old news. But before you move on – listen up. Protein in midlife women is vital for well- being. And it is estimated that over 40% of females are not even reaching the minimum recommended levels to prevent…
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Inflammaging at Menopause: What it is & How to Beat it
‘Inflammaging’ is the meshing together of two words – inflammation and ageing. Alas- it just became a lot less sexy than KimYe. As you age recurrent damage to tissues and cells and subsequent inflammatory responses start to outweigh the body’s repair mechanisms. In healthy individuals, this tipping point is around 50 years of age, right…