Grip Strength: A Simple Test With Powerful Insights for Midlife Women
When most women think about tracking their health, they think of blood pressure, weight, or cholesterol levels. But there’s another powerful, often-overlooked marker that offers a clear window into your vitality, longevity, and functional strength: g...
Tinnitus Part 2: Herbs & Oils That May Help Quiet the Ringing
In Part 1, we explored how nutritional deficiencies can contribute to tinnitus. Could Nutritional Deficiencies be Ringing in your Ears?
Now let’s look at the herbal and holistic supports that may help soothe your ears and support auditory function, ...
What’s That Ringing? Natural Approaches to Tinnitus in Midlife
Part 1: Could Nutritional Deficiencies Be Ringing in Your Ears?
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One of the most-read blogs on my entire site is “Menopause and Ear Health”. I’ve received countless messages from women relieved to finally find a discussion that connects the dots ...
Amenorrhoea or Menopause? Why your periods might disappear.
Have your periods gone missing, but you're not sure if it’s early menopause… or something else entirely?
For many women in their 30s and 40s, the sudden disappearance of menstruation doesn’t always mean menopause has arrived. In fact, it could be Fu...
Why Am I So Tired? Understanding Midlife Energy Depletion
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Tiredness is one of the most common complaints I hear from women in midlife. It’s a tiredness that feels different, deeper, more persistent, and harder to shake. Your motivation may have vanished, your brain feels foggy, and the spark you once had...
Understanding Body Composition Changes at Midlife
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For many women, midlife is a time when the body feels like it’s changing shape, often without any major change in diet or exercise. Weight may seem harder to manage, muscle tone can fade, and bones and joints may feel more fragile. These shifts ar...
What Midlife Women Need to Know About Gallbladder Health
 When we talk about menopause, we often focus on hormones, hot flushes, or fatigue — but what about your gallbladder?
If you’ve been feeling bloated, sensitive to fatty foods, or struggling with sluggish digestion, your gallbladder may be calling fo...
Feeling Lost in Midlife? Reconnect with Yourself Through the 100 Dreams Exercise
I’ve noticed a common theme among the women I consult with. Many arrive feeling flat, disconnected, or adrift in their own lives. They often say:
* “I don’t know what I want anymore, I'm lost”
* “I feel stuck but don’t know how to move forward.”
* “Li...
Galangal: A Functional Food for Menopause Relief
Menopause brings about a range of physical and emotional changes that can greatly impact a woman’s quality of life. Hot flashes, mood swings, disturbed sleep, and brain fog are just a few of the common symptoms many women experience. As women navigat...
Powering Up Midlife: Why Your Sodium-Potassium Pump Matters More Than You Think
When we talk about menopause, conversations often focus on hormones, and rightly so. But behind every hormonal shift lies a deeper, often overlooked player in your health and vitality: your sodium-potassium pump.
This microscopic membrane mechanism ...
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Jennifer Harrington
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Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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