Midlife Blood Tests
When it comes to improving our health, I'm a firm believer that the first step is understanding where our health is today. Knowing what to measure and how to intervene through lifestyle, is key. Some of the earliest warning signs appear in blood work. Even if your blood work has been perfect your whole life and your diet and exercise routine hasn't changed, you'll want to watch for these common menopausal changes.
The fog of menopause
Many of us don’t make the connection between forgetfulness and perimenopause, instead blaming it on the stress of juggling work/life/family. Your brain is home to lots of oestrogen receptors so when hormone levels dip during perimenopause, your memory, concentration and ability to think clearly can be affected.
Muscle is your super power in midlife.
Muscle is very easy to lose, especially once you hit the menopause transition. Many women only become aware of this in their 40s, as they start to feel that they no longer recognize their bodies, describing them as softer, rounder, and less responsive to exercise.
Is Intermittent Fasting Beneficial for Women?
Sure, intermittent fasting may be popular. And maybe your brother or your boyfriend or your husband or even your dad has found it works really well for them. But women are different than men, and our bodies have different needs. The most important thing to do when considering a new diet is to ask yourself, is this diet right for you as an individual – particularly as a woman.
Here’s how to pack on abdominal fat in just two weeks: sleep for 4 hours a night!
When it comes to weight loss, it’s usually diet and exercise that we think of first to achieve a healthy weight. But what if the solution was as simple as getting an extra hour of sleep a night?
Could your weight gain be caused by stress?
Weight gain is one of the most common complaints of perimenopause but it doesn’t need to be. There are a few things to consider… thyroid health, insulin resistance, poor sleep causing high cortisol… and stress!
Everything you need to know about soy and phytoestrogens.
Your guide to harnessing the powers of plant hormones for menopause and the answer to the controversial question of whether it’s safe to eat soy.
Your menopause, your way.
For sure, menopause is a time of change, and making it a positive time of change is not down to luck. It’s about preparing with good nutrition and lifestyle habits that starts in your early forties. Yes forties!