Do you love a good salad that’s hormone-friendly? Of course you do! Well, you’re in the right place. Our recipes follow PPFF guidelines for women in pre-, peri- and post-menopause. To clarify, this stands for Protein, Phytoestrogens, (Healthy) Fat and Fibre. In addition, they’re anti-inflammatory and guided by the Mediterranean Diet. Why do we follow […]
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Strength training. You’ve probably heard lots of advice about the benefits for women in midlife and it’s for good reason. Prevention is always better than cure, particularly in peri- and post-menopause. This exercise – aka resistance training – can make a big difference to your body size, bone health and balance. Of course, exercise also
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Let’s talk about menopause and alcohol for a few minutes. One of the things we hear often from women who want help with perimenopause / menopause symptoms is: “I can’t live without my wine.” We get it! A glass or two of your favourite tipple after a tough day at work or when the kids
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We’ve collaborated with Scullys for Easter! Scullys offer beautiful bath, body and home products made almost exclusively with New Zealand ingredients. And at the heart of Scullys are principles of integrity and a responsibility to nature and the environment. As a result, Scullys uses recyclable packaging and their products aren’t tested on animals. How it
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Are you wondering where your sex drive has gone? Has your libido left the building? According to a study by the Journal of Women’s Health, this is completely normal during menopause. Especially if you struggle with body image, vaginal dryness, fatigue and night sweats. It’s not surprising that the thought of sexual discomfort doesn’t appeal.
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One of the not-so-often talked about side effects of menopause is hair thinning or hair loss. Is your hair thinning? Photo by Niklas Hamann @unsplash Have you looked at your hairbrush lately and noticed it seems full of hair? Even though you de-haired it not long ago? Or perhaps you habitually wear a ponytail and
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Real Stories of Menopause In our Women Like Us – Real Stories Of Menopause series, we caught up with Jackie Adam to talk about what menopause feels like for her. Thanks for taking part in Women Like Us – Real Stories Of Menopause Jackie. Can you tell us where you’re based? Yes, of course. I
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This is the time when menstruation is well and truly over, the ovaries have stopped producing high levels of sex hormones and for many ladies, perimenopause symptoms subside.
Estrogen has protective qualities and the diminished levels mean organs such as your brain, heart and bones become more vulnerable. It’s also a key lubricant so your lips may become drier, your joints less supple and your vagina might be drier. In addition, your thyroid, digestion, insulin, cortisol and weight may alter.
At this juncture, a woman might experience an increase in the signs of reduced estrogen but she should have a decrease of perimenopause symptoms. That said, some women will experience symptoms like hot flushes for years or even the rest of their lives.
Peri = ‘near’
Most females begin to experience the symptoms of perimenopause in their mid-forties. Your progesterone levels decline from your mid-30s but it’s generally from around 40 that the rest of your sex hormones begin to follow suit.
Perimenopause is a different experience for every woman and some women may barely notice it. The first indicators are usually changes to the monthly cycle. This means that for some ladies, this can be accompanied by things like sore breasts, mood swings, weight gain around the belly, and fatigue as time goes on.
For those with symptoms it can be a challenging time physically, mentally and emotionally.
Importantly, perimenopause lasts – on average – four to 10 years. The transition is usually a gradual process and many women enter perimenopause without realising.
