Spotlight on winter Rosacea during the Menopause
Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that affects many people, often becoming more noticeable during the colder months.
The Menopause Files: Exploring the Unexpected Connections
Who would have thought? The surprising link between menopause and sinus problems. This month, we’re exploring one of those surprising connections: how menopause can affect your sinuses. Because yes, those stuffy, stubborn sinus issues might not just be seasonal… they could be hormonal.
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis Through a Menopausal Lens
If you’ve ever stepped out of bed and felt that sharp heel pain first thing in the morning, you’ll know how debilitating plantar fasciitis can be. It’s one of the most common causes of foot pain, and interestingly, it often shows up more during midlife.
Menopause Hair Loss & Thinning : Natural Ways to Nourish What You Have
I want to acknowledge something many women don’t talk about enough: noticing your hair is thinning. Maybe your parting is wider, more strands in the brush, a little less bounce. It can feel worrying, a reminder that your body is changing. But it doesn’t have to feel like loss. With awareness, kindness, and care, you can support your hair, celebrate your roots, and reclaim your confidence.
Mood Swings and Irritability: Regaining Your Balance in Menopause
During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating oestrogen and progesterone levels can affect serotonin, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical. The result? Mood swings, irritability, and even moments where you hardly recognise yourself.
Menopause and Digestion: What’s Going On in Your Gut?
If you’ve noticed more bloating, constipation, or unpredictable digestion since starting menopause, you’re definitely not alone. While it’s not talked about as often as hot flushes or mood swings, digestive issues are a common and very real part of this hormonal transition.
Loss of Libido and Menopause: Understanding the Shift and Reframing Intimacy
For many of us, the menopause journey is full of unexpected changes, both physical and emotional. One that isn’t always openly discussed, but is more common than you might think, is the loss of libido. If your sex drive has taken a dip during this time, you’re not alone, and more importantly, there’s nothing wrong with you.
Urinary Problems and Menopause: What’s Really Going On?
Bladder issues aren’t always the first thing we associate with menopause, but for many women, they become an all-too-familiar part of the journey.
Menopause and Insomnia: Finding Your Way Back to Restful Nights
Sleepless nights can be one of the most frustrating and exhausting parts of the menopause journey.
Vertigo: When the World Feels Off Balance
We often hear about hot flushes, mood swings, and sleep issues when it comes to menopause. But one symptom that doesn’t get talked about enough is vertigo.