Menopause symptoms for some women can be difficult and include, putting on weight especially around our mid section, hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep quality, lack of energy, brain fog and more. To avoid making these symptoms worse here are 6 foods to stop eating during menopause. To reduce menopausal symptoms you can adjust your…
Have you been feeling more anxious than usual? Maybe you are bone shattingly tired, or you find yourself craving sugar. Perhaps you’ve been waking in the night for no apparent reason. You could be experiencing adrenal fatigue. Read on to find adrenal fatigue diet foods, tests and supplements, what they are and how they can…
When I first started my weight loss efforts in perimenopause and on into menopause I could have done with a comprehensive list of foods I could enjoy without the worry of it finding its way directly onto my newly aquired belly. Or of foods I should avoid because they were absolutely heading for my belly…
Recently as I was researching how various breathing exercises work as a relaxation technique I repeatedly came across the term GABA. Me being me I wanted to know more, so here’s the facts: GABA is an acronym for Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid So what has GABA got to do with breathing? Bear with me, while I…
Once we enter perimenopause we know we may have to deal with some of the usual symptoms that this time of life brings such as hot flushes, night sweats and weight gain. But there are some other symptoms that many women don’t realise may become part of their lives while going through menopause. Anxiety and…
We learn more everyday how key gut health to our overall health and that it is important to improve your gut health naturally in midlife if you have been stuggling with health issues.r As we go through perimenopause and into menopause the changes in hormones can mess with our weight, mood and brain, it can…
These are my first choices for weight loss kitchen essentials for easy meal preparation. It’s important to keep things simple and convenient, especially when your are trying to change habits. One of the easiest ways to lose weight and get rid of that muffin top especially in midlife, menopause or perimenopause, is to make all…
When I first plunged into my weight loss journey over 5 years ago I didn’t have a plan. I had no idea where to start and had nightmare thoughts of all my past diets on repeat play through my head. I didn’t have a “best tips to make menopause weight loss a success” blog post…
Apple Cider Vinegar has a long list of health benefits especially for women who are going through perimenopause and menopause. For many years women have been using apple cider vinegar for hot flashes with great success. See below for dosage and other uses including making it easier to lose menopause weight. It is that delicious…
Once you hit 50 it is not as easy to lose weight as it was when you were younger. And back then the weight didn’t hang around your middle like an overly clingy child. It’s a little more difficult to get rid of now and there are a few hurdles to navigate before that child…
If you’ve spent any time browsing through my website you’ll know that I’m a massive believer in self-care. These luxurious self care gifts for women in midlife are perfect to help women make self care more enjoyable. With these beautiful things to practice self care with you won’t be able to help yourself. I truly…
What to do if you have urinary incontinence in menopause is a question asked in hushed tones or not at all. It’s time those of us comfortable with the subject help to highlight the issue that it may become a little less off-limits. In a nutshell there are several different types of urinary incontinence and…
The best supplements for energy in midlife is a little subjective and depends on what works for your particular body type but I have listed what’s worked for me as well as some that have been recommended. I take supplements but it is a bit ad hoc. I either forget them, or I have run…
I am declaring an amazing day of self-care for you. This is going to be awesome! You get to put down those 50 hats you’re wearing and put on just one, your most favorite one, the one that truly suits you, has your name on it and nothing else. Now, doesn’t that feel like your…
As women enter menopause there can be emotional symptoms experienced such as increased feelings of stress, anxiety and fear. What causes depression and anxiety during menopause and how can we deal with it naturally? These feelings can be attributed in part to physical changes such as declining levels of the hormones progesterone and estrogen. The…
One of the easiest ways to improve your health and lose fat is to cut as much sugar from your diet as you are able. Read on to learn how to quit sugar in midlife easily and the exact reasons this is the best thing for your health. You need carbohydrates but you absolutely don’t…
To boost energy naturally and avoid feeling fatigued and tired can be difficult to do, especially when your sleep-deprived our you’re going through a particularly stressful time in your life. All that important self-care and wellbeing stuff can get put to the side onto a steaming pile of “I don’t have time or I just can’t be…
In life it is important to your health and well-being to have things to look forward to every day. It might be sitting the sun, buying a new top, having family visit, that awesome new book you want to read. These are the things that are ordinary in our day but to find joy in…
Currently approximately one in five of every man, woman and child around the world are still in lockdown. There has never been a more important time for staying healthy when working from home. Are you completely over being in lockdown and starting to climb the walls if only to get away from the sound of…
It is so important to be able to reduce stress. Especially right now, in the midst of the Coronavirus and doubly so if you are going through perimenopause, menopause or have a disease such as diabetes as you may already be dealing with hormonal imbalance. Each morning when I walk I have been taking the…
How to reduce menopause symptoms naturally isn’t some secret squirrel thing that only people we read about can know. It is achievable by all women reaching this age. The number one cause of menopause symptoms is stress. But there is more to it. Read on my menopausal friend. Somewhere just after hitting 50 maybe a…
The constant battle of trying to sleep better at night naturally can add to the stress that women in midlife often need to contend with especially as thanks to fluctuating hormones sleep can sometimes be difficult. Do you have bags under your eyes that are so big you could pack them for a weekend away?…
When searching Google for the best remedies to treat hot flashes there is an awful lot of “noise” to sift through. In this post, I’ve done my best to make it as simple as possible with solutions you can implement quickly and easily to relieve and in some cases stop hot flashes. What Are Hot…
Who doesn’t love a good fritter? I grew up on sweet corn fritters made with a can of creamed corn, flour and egg. As kids we loved them. These grain-free zucchini and sweet potato fritters are a step above the corn fritters of yesteryear. As an adult who likes to eat as healthy as possible…
Doing things a little differently to healthy up your day is easy peasy. I have told my daughters, Molly and Lulu, many times, that when they’re struggling to keep on top of things in life, University, work etc. There are some essential things they need to help them through, plenty of water, plenty of sleep and…
Although energy healing has been around for thousands of years it is gaining in popularity so in many circles it is no longer considered weird or not real. Many medical practices offer it as part of the holistic approach to healing their patients. Recently I had the opportunity to partake in a Pellowah Healing workshop….
It’s Christmas time and keeping your gut health doesn’t have to be difficult, especially on Christmas day when historically it may have taken a bit of a beating. You’ve been sticking to a nice healthy diet. Your health is good, you may have even lost a bit of weight recently. Or perhaps you have sworn…
Eating a grain free and sugar free diet
Healthy living over 50 can seem like the holy grail of midlife but can be easier to achieve than you think. It’s a fact of life that we live in a society that seems obsessed with looking and acting young. With the rise and rise of the consumer culture, we are bombarded with images of…
One of the most debilitating things about midlife for women can be how menopause affects our sleep. If you are a menopausal woman odds are you have had nights when you have woken and not gone back to sleep or maybe you’ve had trouble getting off to sleep then finally succumbed in the wee small…
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