Thyroid health is very important in midlife because it can cause hot flashes, weight gain, depression, dry skin, hair thinning, constipation, lack of energy, and others Read more…
What no one tells you about skin care in perimenopause and menopause?
There are so many creams, promising us youth in a bottle, If they would work, we will not have wrinkles anymore. So is there a secret to beautiful, healthy skin at 50, during menopause and perimenopause? Yes, it is hormonal balance and general health. Read more…
Aromatherapy for menopause and perimenopause
Can you smell something delightful to reduce or eliminate perimenopause and menopause symptoms? I am talking of essential oils and aromatherapy. I love essential oils. I started to study aromatherapy in the early 90s, almost 30 years ago. I have used aromatherapy for many conditions and I find it works really well for hormonal and […] Read more…
Stress is your biggest enemy during menopause and perimenopause
Eat this, eat that, do not eat that cake, it will kill you. Yes it has sugar, bring the priest we need an exorcist to get the sugar out and the gluten and the milk and the joy. No doubt sugar is bad, but the stress produced by the scary headlines is worse, at least […] Read more…
Can you have peri or menopause without bad symptoms?
The short answer is yes, many of us do. The next question is why some women experience a symptomless menopause and others (the majority) experience many symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. And what can you do if you are already experiencing some unpleasant symptoms? Can you improve? Yes, you can, and it is not difficult […] Read more…
Protecting your microbiome for women over 50
Imagine something in your body that can help you maintain your healthy weight, make you happier and keep you healthier. That is the role of the microbiome or good bacteria in our bodies. It is found all over the body, but especially in the digestive system (gut bacteria) and the mouth. During perimenopause and menopause […] Read more…