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The importance of rest
Rest, does it really matter? Throughout August I’ve been posting on social media about the importance of rest, with ideas of how to build it in every day. The summer holidays are often long-awaited, but the reality can sometimes be difficult. The juggle of supporting children and working often means that it’s downtime that gets…
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The genitourinary syndrome of the menopause, what you need to know
What is it? The genitourinary syndrome of the menopause is common, and often not discussed, but once recognised there are lots of options for helping symptoms including local oestrogen, vulval care, moisturisers and lubricants. Oestrogen lubricates the vulvovaginal tissues and helps the vaginal microbiome. It also improves bladder function and reduces urinary infections. Oestrogen and…
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Movement at menopause
I’ve always loved to move, and I’m so thankful I love it. I know how hard it is to build it in regularly if you don’t feel the same, and if it’s tied up with what you should do to look a certain way or control things about your body. I exercise because when I…
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HRT
With all the different types of HRT available, how do I pick what may suit someone best? HRT for everyone? So full disclosure. I’m a big fan of HRT, I’ve seen it transform lives. People have repeatedly told me how it’s helped them feel like them again, how it’s saved their marriage, their job, even…
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Nutrition
What’s the best diet to follow at perimenopause? I’m often asked about the best diet to follow at menopause. Nutrition has such an impact on how we feel day to day, aswell as on our long-term health and wellbeing. In this blog, I’ll explore what to consider when you’re thinking about your nutrition at menopause.…
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Migraine, the impact of menopause
Migraines affect 1 in 5 women, with three times as many women being affected as men. The symptoms can be really debilitating and include much more than headaches. Triggers There is often a history of migraine in the family, suggesting a genetic susceptibility. It can be helpful to look at whether there are triggers for…
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Sleep
Sleep has such an impact on how we feel day to day, aswell as on our long-term health and wellbeing. In this blog, I’ll explore how hormones influence our sleep, and measures we can try to improve our sleep pattern. The impact of hormones Our sleep is affected by our hormones. It varies with our…
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Fezolinetant (Veoza®), what you need to know about the new non-hormonal treatment for hot flushes.
The new non-hormonal drug for hot flushes and night sweats, Fezolinetant, is part of an entirely new class of drug, the NK3 antagonists. Fezolinetant has now been approved for use in the UK, having been approved for use in the USA since May 2023. Currently the non-hormonal options available for hot flushes and night sweats…
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Osteoporosis, the impact of menopause, and holistic strategies for optimising your bone health
In my experience, bone health is not something many people are that concerned by, unless they have seen first hand how significantly osteoporosis has affected a family member. However, the implications of falls and fractures, especially for postmenopausal women, underscore the importance of proactive bone care. In the UK, 50% of postmenopausal women will break…
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Menopause Yoga
Yoga has been around for thousands of years, originating in ancient India. There are lots of definitions, most helpful to me is to do with the idea of union – of the body, mind and breath. We tend to think of it as making shapes on a mat, to improve our flexibility and build strength,…