About Me! Hello, I’m Jane Dowling. After over 30 years working in fitness and health, I know first-hand the challenges women face during midlife and menopause. Following my own journey through a horrific menopauses; I started 15 years ago, I am now 58. Many operations, and various illnesses. I understand what it is like to … Continue reading “Hello & Welcome!”
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Wearing lighter-weight clothing, sleeping in a cooler room and reducing stress (e.g. For example through mindfulness, breathing exercises or yoga) may reduce the number of hot flushes. Some women find that things such as spicy foods, caffeine (in tea, coffee, cola, chocolate, etc), smoking, and alcohol may trigger hot flushes. They certainly did for me. Avoiding these is defiantly worth considering.
Weight-bearing exercise (e.g. running, strength-training, dance, tennis) is of particular importance to maintain bone health. Eating a healthy, balanced Mediterranean-style diet is beneficial for overall good health, heart health and mental well-being.
How to adapt and overcome at work during menopause
Menopausal women are similar to marines! Adapt and overcome; it can be done! Ok, some of you may not feel like this now; If you are struggling, then hang in there. I was totally broken, so I completely understand how you are feeling. Some of you may have already overcome, if not then this is … Continue reading “How to adapt and overcome at work during menopause”
Beating the Belly Fat During Menopause
Ok, let’s talk straight here: yes, it’s harder keep the belly fat at bay during menopause and accelerating through the years—however, Meno’s, it CAN be done. Those of you who follow me on social media, especially on Insta stories, know that I am no saint in the food department! I do not exercise as much, … Continue reading “Beating the Belly Fat During Menopause”
Pressing reset during menopause
Pressing the reset button during menopause. How often do we actually do this? As I am wafting between kaftan and yoga pants – (tongue in cheek) feeling extremely blessed on my holiday this week, I have been pondering my life and my menopause journey. I am having the most amazing week away at Kaliyoga menopause … Continue reading “Pressing reset during menopause”
Weight loss during menopause
Firstly 2 apologies! 1. For a 2nd newsletter this week; but had to share with you a programme that is going to be aired later “The secrets of slim people” 8.30pm on Channel 4. 2. To say sorry; this platform I use for my blogs is ancient I am changing over soon to a new … Continue reading “Weight loss during menopause”
Mocktails & Menopause
Before Christmas, on one of my Instagram posts I asked if I could have any present it would be the gift of time. Taking part in dry January has given me exactly what I asked for. Ok, I do need to be totally honest, I did become slightly damp on 2 occasions; but only slightly … Continue reading “Mocktails & Menopause”
Lets not be blue tomorrow.
Apparently tomorrow it is Blue Monday; so, I thought I would check in with you to make sure you do something wonderful to make you smile and to feel good. Yes, of course, I am going to encourage you to go out and become breathless; a 20-minute walk outside will leave you feeling energised which … Continue reading “Lets not be blue tomorrow.”
How to cope with menopause and Christmas!
How can we keep our menopausal body and minds safe during this crazy season? Hello all! I have been chatting with my meno clients and friends and thought it would be good to look at how we can stay fabulous and sane during this festive season! On Tuesday night I had my first Christmas dinner; … Continue reading “How to cope with menopause and Christmas!”
Is your heart as strong as your guns?
As we catapult toward the festive season surrounded with temptation of festive food and drink, let’s stop and think about what’s going on inside; let’s give our heart muscle some attention. Don’t overlook this important muscle while you’re worrying about fitting into your your LBD. This time of year at my studio, as we have … Continue reading “Is your heart as strong as your guns?”
Eating for your hormones
Menopuase and nutrition – Anna-Karin Aksberg DipCNM Hi, My name is Anna-Karin Aksberg. I’m a registered nutritional therapist; I run a clinic in London Bridge where I see clients either face-2-face or via Skype. I’m also 52 years old and peri-menopausal, busy with my business and family… an 11-year old daughter, a husband and a … Continue reading “Eating for your hormones”