Heart Health in Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know
 “Why does cardiovascular risk suddenly increase in midlife?”
Many women notice changes in their heart health during menopause.
For some, it’s palpitations. For others, it’s rising blood pressure, cholesterol changes, fatigue, anxiety, breathlessne...
Cholesterol in Menopause: Is It Really the Problem?
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 “My cholesterol has suddenly gone up… should I be worried?”
Heart Palpitations in Peri-menopause: What They Mean & When to Look Deeper
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Why am I suddenly feeling my heart race?
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and noticing your heart pounding, fluttering, skipping or racing…
you’re not imagining it.
Heart palpitations are one of the most common, and often most unsettling, symptoms I ...
Motherwort: The Gentle Heart of Menopause Support
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When it comes to navigating the ups and downs of the menopausal transition, Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herb that deserves more attention. Its very name hints at its long-standing role as a nurturing ally for women. Commonly known as “moth...
Optimizing Circulation During the Menopausal Transition
Menopause is a significant phase in a woman's life, marked by numerous physical and emotional changes. Among these changes, one that often goes unnoticed is the impact on circulation. Poor circulation can lead to various health issues, including swel...
Lions Mane "the Smart Mushroom" for Menopause
Lion’s Mane is a culinary mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine. If you are looking for ways to support your moods, and cognition during your menopausal transition this may be for you.
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Lion's mane, I love the name beca...
The Midlife Health Benefits of Beetroot
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...
Walking for Menopause Symptom Relief
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: A Powerful Amino Acid for Midlife Women's Health
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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...
The Health Benefits of Garlic in Menopause
Garlic not only gives flavour to our food but also medicinal value to our meals. It is an easy and tasting addition to your plate that has a myriad of health benefits.
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Medicinally garlic is called Allium sativum, but it has a long list of common ...
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Jennifer Harrington
Clinical Director
Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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