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...
We've all been there - when you have that perfect outfit planned and then the bloat. What's a girl to do? It can range from a mild pot belly to looking like you are seriously pregnant with gas and discomfort too. It may be down to something you ate, or it just may...
Losing hair every day is normal as new hair growth replaces older hairs. However, waking and finding a lot of hair on your pillow or washing and finding clumps of hair in the bottom of the sink is not normal. Excessive hair loss can be due to a number of factors and...
Brain fog can be an indicator of a hormonal imbalance. And certainly, brain fog in the menopause is a common symptom. Brain fog looks different for everyone - it could be a lack of focus or concentration, slow recall or memory problems. With memory problems, it...
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...
Of all the symptoms of menopause, hot flushes are one of the most known and talked about. Studies suggest 75% of menopausal women struggle with hot flushes and they can be anything from a mild inconvenience to a debilitating symptom. One of the most googled questions...