Why am I having Hot Flushes? Part 2 Stress and the Thermoneutral Zone
Many women notice that feeling stressed triggers their hot flushes. This occurs as the adrenal gland produces extra stress hormones. Cortisol, adrenaline (ephedrine) and noradrenaline (norephedrine). The stress hormone I'm going to focus on...
Mindfulness Exercises
Here are 31 mindfulness exercises to help reduce stress and increase your sense of calm. You don’t have to do them all. Pick 1 or 2 different activities to try each week. Repeat the ones that work best for you. Every little activity helps,...
Magnesium
Sources:
- Dark green leafy vegetables - spinach, broccoli
- Legumes - black beans, kidney beans
- Nuts and seeds - almonds, cashews
- Avocado, banana
- Meat - chicken and beef
Deficiency:
Common signs of low magnesium include eye twitches, leg...
Vitamin C
Food sources:
* Tropical fruit like guava, pawpaw, pineapple, kiwi
* Greens like spinach, Brussel sprouts, and broccoli
* Capsicum, tomato and avocado
* All berries but strawberries are the highest
* Citrus fruit including oranges, lemons,...
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Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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