Happy New Year! I hope you are all well and you managed to survive Christmas, especially those who are suffering with hot flushes! Cooking the Christmas dinner is hard enough without these! If you are suffering with anxiety and depression or just the “January blues” I have a closed Facebook group and the ladies in … Continue reading “Small changes…Need a hug?”
Exercise is so important for mental health & physical health during menopause
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”
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”
Let’s talk menopause
Happy Sunday everyone, I hope you are enjoying it so far. I hope my last blog on; “Why I did not bath for over a year” didn’t frighten you too much, but I do feel so passionately about sharing what has happened to me as I do not want women to suffer as I did. … Continue reading “Let’s talk menopause”
Poor Betty Draper in Mad Men
I officially dis-own my daughter, sister and bestie for not letting me in this world of amazing fashion, sex and pure eye porn. MAD MEN!! With just 6 days to go until my operation – but more importantly 7 sleeps until I can go back on my OESTROGEN PATCHES!! I am finding that unless I … Continue reading “Poor Betty Draper in Mad Men”
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.”
Menopause – Meg Mathews talks to Red Magazine, but we need more!
At last we are hearing from celebrities about Menopause, Its great that the taboo is starting to slowly drop away. Even though us mere mortals (well me!) have been banging on for ages, people start to listen when celebs break the taboo! hurrah! However I do feel that we do have a long time to … Continue reading “Menopause – Meg Mathews talks to Red Magazine, but we need more!”
