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  “What makes conflict so painful is that we are desperate to be heard but too upset to listen, desperate to be understood but too upset to be understanding, desperate to be validated but too upset to be validating. What can help you get what you need is the willingness to stoke even a small ember of empathy for your partner's experience" - Alexandra Solomon I remember my husband looking at me in horror as I was mentioning to someone about all my crazy symptoms, that I don’t know how long I’ll feel this way, or how long my menopause will last,...

Hormone Replacement Therapy (Menopause Replacement Treatment MHT) and other non-hormonal treatments.  When we hear and speak about menopause we often hear about “hot flushes”. Not everyone will experience that as a symptom but that doesn’t mean she is not going through hormonal changes. There are about 20 different symptoms that your doctor may ask you about or should ask you about. There might be symptoms that you didn’t associate with perimenopause which can be relieved with treatment.  Hot flushes (chest, neck, and face)/night sweats Feeling lightheaded Headaches Irritability Depression and Anxiety Mood changes Difficulty concentrating and making decisions Sleeplessness Unusual...

Chill and Tone: A Fresh Take on Weight Management by Katie Lyons Weight management can be a complex and challenging journey, especially as we age. Many of us find ourselves in Rachel's shoes, struggling with hormonal changes, unpredictable emotions, and stubborn pounds that seem resistant to our old weight loss methods. But what if there's a different approach that not only transforms our bodies but also empowers us to cultivate resilience, confidence, and overall well-being? In this blog, we'll explore how prioritising muscle growth can be a game-changer in our quest for effective weight management and wellness. Rachel's Story: Meet...

Oh menopause, you’re like the unwanted gift that keeps on giving! Menopause brings a slew of challenges like weight gain, bloating, hot flashes, and night sweats. However, its impact on your sex life can be particularly distressing. It's not just about missing your period; it's about what your period represents. And the same is true for your connection to your sexuality. So many women I speak to admit to feeling “less desirable and attractive” as a result of these changes. Losing confidence, particularly sexual confidence during menopause is very common. Sexual confidence is a crucial aspect of feeling young and...

A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING INSULIN What is it:                   When we eat foods containing carbohydrates, like bread, rice, or fruits, our body breaks down these carbs into glucose during digestion. Insulin is a natural hormone that is produced by the pancreas. It has the important job of controlling how our body uses and stores this glucose (or blood sugar). It is vital part of our metabolism. How Does It Work:     You can think of insulin being like a little key that allows glucose to enter cells throughout our bodies. After we have eaten, insulin is secreted into our bloodstream, it...

I’d rather be a Phoenix   Puberty, pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding, and then The Pauses (peri and meno); all of these are life-changing. Men, on the other hand, get The Drop. Full stop. They’ll never know the wonder, the incredulity, the grudging capitulation, the inescapable connectedness with the rhythms of the moon, the cycle of reproduction. Poor bastards. But at each of these stages, so many of us apologise for our femaleness. We hide our bleeding (please God, make it a more palatable blue), say sorry when milk seeps through our work jacket, declaring, “I am an animal.” Why?   In...