menopause
Helping our brain
Vitamin B12 I read by the time we reach 50 the chances are we’re 40% lacking in vitamin B12. Eating poultry, shellfish and dairy products helps. If you’re low signs…
Memory loss, low mood, brain fog
Mental health is a hot topic and an important one. Family and friends were and are effected during menopause also after child birth. In my opinion I believe my mum…
Wake-sleep cycle
I’m a good sleeper 7 to 8 hours suits me. However when I was peri menopausal my sleep was disrupted for a while. I found doing things to work with…
Revisiting perimenopause
We are individual and unique but stronger together Changes are subtle and easily dismissed. Migraines, a little moody, a little anxious, a little weight gain, a little tired, a little…
Strongevity – part 2 by Annegrete Guest Post
When not “on the bike” Generally I am trying to live an active and healthy life. Fortunately I have the possibility and time do some kind of exercise 4-5 times…
Strongevity – part 1 by Annegrete Guest Post
Sandra asked me to do a contribution to her “menopause-and-more” blog from “ahead”. Far past the age of getting menopausal. Looking back I can only say that I am persuaded…
Your body, your choice
Make the best choices for yourself and feel fab Since studying I can’t believe how I enjoy research, reports and data. Funny how things ‘change’, (pardon the pun) probably my…
Hormones through the years
Skagen sunset – bright horizons Menopause is a funny thing, it doesn’t matter our race or ethnicity we will or are experiencing this change. Whether we have symptoms or not…
Hair again
Along with everything else going through perimenopause and menopause I’ve noticed a change in my hair and scalp. Both drier than usual making my scalp itchy sometimes. I include flaxseeds…
No beating around the bush
what a big bush It’s not a biology lesson I just want to be clear on what’s what. Vagina is the tube inside. Vulva is everything outside you can see,…
The t hormone
as free as a bird flying high I mentioned brain fog and lack of concentration in my fogged up post. Sometimes I feel I’m not quite as sharp and ‘on…
Feeling tired?
feel energised I’m iron deficient. Since childhood I suffered terribly with nose bleeds, leading to many days and nights in hospital, plus an 8 weeks stint with complications and a…