Tag: menopause
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Exercise in Menopause and Beyond: Finding What Works for You
Exercise during menopause and beyond offers powerful benefits, from supporting bone health to improving mood and energy. Discover the unique advantages of strength training, cardio, flexibility, balance work, and NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) for maintaining health and vitality in midlife. This blog breaks down each type of exercise, explaining how it helps with hormone balance,…
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From Breakfast to Dinner: 7 Simple and Delicious Tofu Recipes Everyone will Love
Curious about tofu? This blog reveals 7 simple and tasty ways to incorporate tofu into your diet and explains why it’s a powerhouse for midlife women. With benefits like hormone support, bone strength, and energy boosts, tofu is perfect for women navigating perimenopause or menopause. Discover easy, delicious recipes and the specific nutrients in tofu…
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Menopause Supplements: Should You Take them?
Are menopause supplements really helping, or are they causing “Very Expensive Pee Syndrome” (VEPS)? In this blog, we explore why supplements shouldn’t be your first step in managing menopause symptoms. Learn how to build a strong foundation with nutrition and lifestyle before adding thoughtful, targeted supplements. Discover the importance of personalisation, avoiding unnecessary products, and…
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5 Menopause Foods to Eat Every Day
Menopause can feel like an unpredictable rollercoaster, but what you eat daily can make a huge difference in how you feel. In this blog, I share five scientifically-backed foods that help manage perimenopause symptoms while boosting overall health. From flax seeds and soy to leafy greens and probiotics, these foods have helped my clients (and…
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Why Hormone Replacement Therapy is not a Magic Bullet for Menopause Symptoms
This is not an anti-HRT blog. I am pro-HRT. I am pro anything that supports women’s health, particularly as we age. But I am pro-HRT with a caveat. That it is not used in isolation as a cure-all for menopause symptoms. As if whatever combination of hormones has been prescribed to you is going to…
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Managing Menopause Symptoms at Christmas: 5 Simple Steps
Or ‘how to have a merry Christmas without turning into an anxious, exhausted, hot mess’. I’m going to keep this brief. You’re probably already managing menopause symptoms. And Christmas is round the corner. So, I’m guessing your time is precious and your patience thin. I’ve probably only got a few hundred words before you start…
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Saffron and Pistachio Biscuits
Full disclaimer from the off – this recipe involves sugar. So if that’s not your bag then scroll on past this one. However, it also contains some delicious and nutrient dense spices and pistachios, so as ‘eat in moderation’ sweet treats go I’m onboard. These biscuits also offer nourishment of a different kind. The flavours…
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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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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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Thai Style Quinoa Bowl Recipe
The world has gone crazy for ‘bowls’ whether it’s bhudda or quinoa – we love them. Why? They’re super easy to make, filled to the brim with veggies and are usually lathered in a delicious dressing. What’s not to love. It’s like the ultimate easy meal. So, today, I want to introduce you to my…