I would like to share a secret with you from both my personal and clinical experience. Cardiovascular and weight bearing exercise will not only help your body but also your mind. When you hit menopause not only do you have the physical changes to deal with, but also the psychological changes. These symptoms vary from … Continue reading “Exercise is so important for mental health & physical health during menopause”
Exercise
Exercise during menopause is more important than ever before. I want to make it easy for you to know what type of exercise you should be doing. Exercise will help with your menopause symptoms.
If you exercise it will release feel good receptors in your brain, during and after you will feel good and it will lift your mood. Fatiguing the body through simple heart raising activity such as a brisk walk for just 10 minutes each day will help with sleep. The old saying ‘a strong body equals a strong mind’ is so true, so it will help with anxiety and depression.
Is it enough?
Is it enough? Hi everyone! How are you? I hope you have had a great autumn so far. This last part of the year is just flying by, it has been just over 2 months since my shoulder operation and I am happy to say I am starting to feel normal again, it has been … Continue reading “Is it enough?”
World menopause day 5News Live
Today has been a bit of a funny day to be honest. Last night I was on Chanel 5 Live News presented by Sian Williams. It covered the menopause, on the show was the amazing Dr Louise Newson, women who are going through the change along with suffering husbands, including my husband, Greg. When I … Continue reading “World menopause day 5News Live”
What is the right exercise for your bones?
I have lots of women contact me on how to get started and what exactly they should be doing. So here is the first in a series of blogs on what exactly you should be doing that is safe, effective but more importantly, to keep you fabulous! Please, before you undertake any new exercise programme … Continue reading “What is the right exercise for your bones?”
Don’t take having a bath for granted!
Ok; now you know I love fluffy bunnies, pink preferably and when people are talking about something uncomfortable I smile and pretend that I am in my happy place. You also know that I don’t get embarrassed easily, you have seen my Instagram right? I suppose I am softening you up for the blow of … Continue reading “Don’t take having a bath for granted!”
Hot flushes and staying cool during soaring temperatures.
Hello all! I hope you are all well and coping in this heat! I thought I would drop you a quick line as I have been thinking of you, especially those of you who are suffering with hot flushes and night sweats. On my social media there have been lots of chat from women about … Continue reading “Hot flushes and staying cool during soaring temperatures.”
An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
An apple a day keeps the Doctor away! So why are apples so good for you? There are many reasons, which I will cover here; the best thing to do is to first find out what apples you actually like! My favourite are Pink Lady apples! Not because of the name as I do love … Continue reading “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!”
How to manage change…
Change Changing jobs, changing vacuum cleaners, changing cars, changing laptops, changing clothes, changing hormones… Let’s face it, change can feel stressful. It’s the unfamiliarity of the new. But what exactly is the problem with change? It seems that humans just naturally don’t really like it! Which is funny because no matter where we are in … Continue reading “How to manage change…”
How to manage painful and stiff knees
Hi All! I do hope you all had a great Easter and those of you that are still on holiday…Go girl, enjoy! Exercise during menopause is really important, although today I would like to concentrate on painful and stiff knees and what stretches you can do to help with these symptoms. The reason for painful … Continue reading “How to manage painful and stiff knees”
Exercise during Menopause – Its simple!
Menopause and Exercise – it’s simple! Let’s make it easy shall we? Time and again I am asked “What should I be doing for exercise during Menopause?” Bone loading and cardio…. it is simple! Of course if you want to to the above then it will just take time! However if you just want to … Continue reading “Exercise during Menopause – Its simple!”