When we hit menopause, we are at a higher risk of heart disease. This is due to the decrease in oestrogen which affects the arteries in the heart, making them less elastic and pliable. When we are young, the arteries that surround and feed our heart with lovely oxygen rich blood are very pliable, so … Continue reading “Menopause and heart disease.”
Wide leg squats for pelvic floor function?
Those of you who follow me on any kind of social media, you will know that I love it! I have met so many wonderful people and love connecting with them at every opportunity and last week I was invited into a conversation on Twitter “are wide leg squats contraindicated for pelvic floor function or … Continue reading “Wide leg squats for pelvic floor function?”
Hollywood Arms and Discount Code
Before I tell you about the amazing Meg Mathews Menopause Conference and your discount code, I would like to talk arms. The sun is finally out and I don’t know about you, but I am not ready. My summer wardrobe (well summer case) is still in the loft and I am rather reluctant to get … Continue reading “Hollywood Arms and Discount Code”
Menopause & low mood
This is a tough one ladies, I know from experience that low mood is a symptom of menopause and when it takes hold, can be hard to shake. Those of you who know me, know that my experience of menopause was a tough one which is why I launched Meno & Me. www.menoandme.com I also … Continue reading “Menopause & low mood”
Menopause & Feeling low? Walking Netball could help!
Exercise to become breathless during menopause is really important. Hello all, I hope this Friday finds you well. Exercise during menopause is really important. I know that exercise helps with symptoms such as anxiety, sleep, hot flushes, weight management, heart health, mental health and general well-being. To back this up next month Women in Sport … Continue reading “Menopause & Feeling low? Walking Netball could help!”
Want better skin and a stronger bladder?
Some of my lovely Instagram followers have been very complimentary about my skin and wanted me to share some of my secrets. https://www.instagram.com/menoandme/?hl=en Nettle tea is something I introduced into my eating routine back in November 2017. I started drinking it after I attended a retreat, one of the therapist said because of years of … Continue reading “Want better skin and a stronger bladder?”
Menopause badge?
What do you think of Andrea McLean’s idea of menopause badges? Before going on HRT I was offered a seat on the tube; I was totally shocked and really upset that a young women and a young man on different occasions thought that I looked as if I needed a seat! I did actually try … Continue reading “Menopause badge?”
International Women’s Day
Hello all, how are you? I hope you are all well and that you have survived the snow and then the thaw! I have had no water in my flat since Saturday night because of burst pipes! However, I am warm, I have food and have a comfy bed so I am blessed, there are … Continue reading “International Women’s Day”
Why I feared my bed!
Awake at 3am in a wet cold PJ’s!?…You are not alone! My hot flushes at night and waking up at 3 am was a really unsettling time for me, It felt lonely and thought that this was going to be permanent. I have always loved my bed and when my alarm went off dreamed about … Continue reading “Why I feared my bed!”
Hormonal balancing yoga retreat
If you are a 40 something woman struggling to manage your hormones, would like to experience total sanctuary and nurturing with the focus on just you, then I have found you the place. .Kaliyoga is set in the beautiful Andalucía hills in Spain; they have been there for some years and have launched a pioneering … Continue reading “Hormonal balancing yoga retreat”
