The Best Remedies For Hot Flushes – Holistic Menopause Support

Understanding Anxiety and Mood Swings in Perimenopause: the Progesterone Connection. Navigating the menopausal transition can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. For many women, heightened anxiety, irritability, and mood swings emerge unexpectedly in their 40s. These shifts aren’t merely stress-related; they often stem from hormonal changes, particularly fluctuations in progesterone levels. 1.The Hormonal Rollercoaster: Oestrogen and […]

Understanding Anxiety and Mood Swings During Menopause: The Progesterone Connection

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Understanding Anxiety and Mood Swings in Perimenopause: the Progesterone Connection. Navigating the menopausal transition can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. For many women, heightened anxiety, irritability, and mood swings emerge unexpectedly in their 40s. These shifts aren’t merely stress-related; they often stem from hormonal changes, particularly fluctuations in progesterone levels. 1.The Hormonal Rollercoaster: Oestrogen and […]

Sleep Disturbances? Welcome to the 2 AM Club.

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Sleep Disturbances? Welcome to the 2 AM Club. Waking up in the early hours for no apparent reason? If you’re a woman in your 40s or early 50s finding yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, welcome to what I call the 2 AM Club  – an unofficial (and unwanted) sisterhood […]

Belly Fat? – It’s Not You, it’s Oestrogen

Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause. Belly fat.

Belly Fat – It’s Not You, it’s Oestregon If you’ve noticed your body changing during your 40s and beyond – particularly around your midsection – you’re not imagining things. One of the most common complaints during perimenopause is the stubborn arrival of belly fat that seems to appear overnight and refuses to budge, no matter […]

The 4 Telltale Signs You Might Be in Perimenopause…

Perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster, but often its symptoms are disregarded as they appear common when they appear in isolation. Perimenopause is not something to be afraid of – but something that, if you’re prepared and know the symptoms, you’re less likely to have a hard time, as you can better manage the experience. […]

Do Your Gut Microbiome Influence What You Eat?

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THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION Curious about how your gut microbiome affects your health? This tiny but powerful ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms—mostly living in your gut—plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and even mental wellbeing. Research continues to show that a balanced gut microbiome supports better overall health, while imbalances are linked to issues […]

Nurturing Your Gut: How to Look After Your Bacteria So They Look After You

When we think about health, we often focus on the obvious—exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep. But there’s a hidden world inside us that’s just as crucial to our well-being: our gut bacteria. These tiny organisms play a massive role in our overall health, and looking after them is key to ensuring they look after […]

The Marvelous Functions of Fiber: How It Keeps You Healthy

When it comes to nutrition, we’ve always known that a diet rich in fiber is good for our digestion. But recent scientific discoveries have shown that fiber actually does much more for our bodies than just keeping us regular. It’s time to take a closer look at the different types of fiber and how they […]

The Influence of Our Microbiome on Illnesses

Hello everyone! I want to delve into a fascinating topic that has a profound impact on our health: the human microbiome. This complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, primarily residing in our gut, plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall well-being. Recent studies have highlighted how our microbiome influences various illnesses, from digestive disorders […]