The menopausal transition is a natural process that all women will experience. During this time many women notice an inclination to withdraw, but it is important to be aware of the health benefits of socializing. Social support can come in many diffe...

Did you know there may be a link between menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and seasonal change? Scrolling through Pubmed this study jumped out at me and I found it so interesting that I knew I had to share it. The study - Monthly variations of hot...

Beetroot has been touted as being one of the healthiest vegetables with many health benefits relevant to my fellow midlife women.

Here in Australia and the UK, we call the taproot section of the beet plant beetroot but in North America, this has bee...

Vaginal discharge can be many things, it can be completely normal or an indication of an infection or inflammation. The 2 most common infections are Bacterial vaginosis (I’m going to call it BV from now on) and candida. It is thought that 40-45% o...

Some women experience altered sensations in their ears, ringing in their ears, hearing loss, and other ear-related issues such as dizziness with the menopausal transition.

You may not be aware that you have estrogen receptors in your inner ears. ...

Have you considered the role of hepcidin in regulating your low iron levels?

Hepcidin is the master iron-regulating hormone.

Hepcidin binds to and blocks ferroportin, an iron export protein, blocking it from iron and preventing its absorption. I...

Regular physical activity, such as walking, can have several positive effects on overall health, including potential benefits for the menopausal transition.

Why walking? Because walking is free, available everywhere, and has a really low risk of inj...

Glycine, classified as a non-essential amino acid, holds significant importance for women navigating the challenges of midlife. While the body can produce some glycine, my clinical experience reveals that many women may not produce sufficient amou...

Coriander or you may know it as Cilantro is the most common culinary herb used worldwide. The good news for you is that it has some interesting health benefits that could be useful for this time of life.

Internationally coriander is the name for the...

Today we are talking about something very near and dear to my heart, something that I personally struggled with in my peri-menopausal journey and that is iron deficiency anaemia.

My personal story of anemia started in early 2021 with a fibroid and a...