Working out can become your best friend during menopause. It can work wonders on your mood and mental well-being as well as the way you look. The good news is that you don’t need to do anything drastic. Simply lifestyle can have a very positive impact on the changes occurring in your body. However, to see positive changes in your health and physical appearance, you need to be consistent. Going to the gym for one hour every two weeks and then staying on the couch or behind the computer for the rest of the time clearly won’t work.  Most healthy women should aim for 150 min of moderate or 7 ..read more

Men know surprisingly little about menopause. Wouldn’t it be great for women if they were a bit more informed? The whole process isn’t very easy, so a little empathy would help a great deal. If you have a man in your life who needs a bit of education, feel free to share this post with them! We want more help to realise that the woman in their life isn’t going crazy, she’s just undergoing changes she has little control over. Here are some things women (and men) can expect: 1. Be prepared for a long process  Menopause doesn’t just happen overnight. In fact, it begins with perimenopause, wh ..read more

The quality of your sleep is one of the factors that impact the quality of your life the most. Arguably more than poor diet or not exercising enough. You know how you feel after a single night of under-sleeping. Grumpy, lethargic, easily irritable, and struggling to focus. Even if your other menopausal symptoms are under control, the lack of sleep can make your life a total nightmare! Therefore, it’s important to put a conscious effort into getting a healthy dose of sleep, 7-8 h, or 5-6 h at the very least, by tackling the habits that ruin your sleep. 1. You sleep in on weekends to catch up o ..read more

The menopause tends to happen between the ages of 45 and 55. We talk about early menopause (or premature menopause) when you complete your menopause before the age of 45. There is nothing scary about this, but many women see it as the end of their youth. It is something that can happen as a side effect of certain medical treatments, health conditions or because of genetics. If there is no medical or surgical cause for premature menopause, it’s called primary ovarian insufficiency. If you are younger than 45, it’s recommended that you speak with your GP about your concerns. Symptoms of early m ..read more

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a pattern of eating where you alternate between periods of voluntary fasting and eating over a given period. It’s a popular method for controlling one’s appetite, and it leads to health benefits such as weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity. IF methods include daily time-restricted feeding, alternate-day fasting and periodic fasting. Fasting and menopause Several studies outline the underestimated benefits this ancient practice has on menopausal and perimenopausal women’s health as cells cleansing, improved mental health, metabolic health and insulin sensit ..read more

It’s not uncommon to lose your sex drive during menopause. It might be quite upsetting for some, especially if you’ve spent many years enjoying great sex. Suddenly, you can’t be bothered to buy sexy lingerie, act seductive towards your partner and “endure” any acts of passion. This could feel like losing parts of yourself. But what causes the decrease in libido and how do you get it back if you have lost it?  There are two main reasons – physiological and psychological. Physiological reasons 1. Hormones The drop in your oestrogen and testosterone levels is the main reason why your sex dr ..read more

The key to good skin is acting before it’s too late. The decline in oestrogen starts during perimenopause (4-10 years before the end of your menopause). It’s a gradual process during which your skin might undergo unexpected changes. It might suddenly become very dry while surprising you with breakouts that pop out unexpectedly. Eventually, the lower levels of oestrogen, combined with the decreased collagen, are likely to lead to sagging and wrinkling. The good news is that there is a lot you can do about it. Especially, if you start caring for your skin more before menopause has fully occurre ..read more

Sweating is a completely natural physiological process responsible for your body’s thermoregulation. Disorders that occur in this process lead to excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). The term hyperhidrosis is used when excessive sweating is abnormal and interferes with one’s daily life. It can cause anxiety, discomfort, and compromised focus at work. It can affect all aspects of your life: from career development, and relationships, to emotional state and self-esteem. Excessive sweating during menopause is often the result of a hormonal disbalance. It usually begins to develop in women around ..read more

On average, a woman’s heart beats between 60 and 100 times a minute. However, there could be some abnormalities including a skipped heartbeat, faster heart rates or changes in the heart’s rhythm. If you too have experienced changes in your heart rate, try not to panic and immediately assume you’re developing heart disease. Quite often, arrhythmia is just another symptom triggered by the menopause, specifically but the drop in oestrogen which can lead to heart palpations or an increased heart rate. What is Arrhythmia? Arrhythmia is defined as “a medical condition in which the heart does not be ..read more

Do you wake up one feeling completely drained and depleted of your energy? Has your life become too exhausting and joyless? If you’re often feeling tired and grumpy, with no motivation or ability to focus, don’t blame yourself. As you know, menopause and perimenopause are very natural processes and the hormonal fluctuations you’re experiencing are contributing to all sorts of symptoms, including anxiety and fatigue. What are the causes of menopause fatigue? Here are several factors that are likely contributing to your low energy levels – a mixture of other menopausal and non-me ..read more