Did you know osteoporosis is often called the silent disease? And for good reason as it is not on most women’s radar until after they have had a minor fall and broken a bone. Yet, at least 1 in 3 women in the UK will suffer from an osteoporotic fracture with women...
Menopause has been mentioned in the media a lot recently and there has been a great deal of talk about declining oestrogen levels, however, I am surprised that no one is talking about progesterone. And whilst the focus of progesterone at this time is on the...
Did you know oestrogen is cardioprotective? Oestrogen contributes to the elasticity of our blood vessels – and is particularly important for the smaller blood vessels in and around the heart. Women have a higher risk for heart disease than men and declining...
Have you ever wondered what your symptoms are trying to tell you? Excess oestrogen? Low progesterone? Peri-menopause? It is possible that it's a case of all of the above. Oestrogen dominance occurs when oestrogen levels are in excess relative to progesterone. ...
Brain fog can be an indicator of a hormonal imbalance. And certainly, brain fog in the menopause is very a commonly talked about symptom. Brain fog looks different for everyone - it could be a lack of focus or concentration, slow recall or memory problems. Within...
How to avoid weight gain in the menopause is a conversation I have on a daily basis. I am constantly surprised when I hear women say “it’s just one of those things” or “I just have to put up with it". I am pleased to say that neither of these are true. With a little...