I'm often asked what is the most important dietary change I should start with at this stage of life.
This is a tricky question but in most cases, it’s removing sugar from the diet.
Sugar is the perfect toxin, it sweet to taste and...
When comparing cultures that embrace menopause, as opposed to the Western culture that tries to avoid or delay menopause, one of the big differences is contribution.
When you step up into the wise woman's role, you step up in the eyes of...
Exercise is essential at every stage of life, and perimenopause/menopause is no exception.
Here are a few ways exercise can help improve your menopausal transition and benefit your general wellbeing.
Have you ever noticed that when you're relaxed you breathe slower and deeper and when you are stressed you breathe faster, shallower breaths? The simple act of breathing allows us to oxygenate our bodies and calm our minds.
When you watch a...
For the majority of women transitioning into menopause, moods can be a struggle. It is more prevalent with women who have a history of anxiety or depression but it can affect anyone.
Mental health concerns in women tend to peak in...
Unfortunately, your thyroid...
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Common signs of low magnesium include eye twitches, leg...
Anemia or low iron is common in menstruating women whereas iron overload is common in postmenopausal women. Please test before starting an iron supplement and retest again later.
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Toxicity is more common than deficiency. Rarely do my prescriptions include copper. I...
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