Your kidneys are two small, bean-shaped organs that sit just below your rib cage on either side of your spine. Despite their modest size, they perform a vast range of essential functions that help keep your entire body in balance. Every day, your kid...

The menopausal transition is a significant phase in a woman’s life, bringing various hormonal and physical changes. Among these, urinary health often becomes a concern, with many women experiencing symptoms they’ve never encountered before. 

A wo...

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally produced “moisture magnet” that can do wonders for women in their menopausal transition. As it can help provide little more hydration or lubrication throughout their body. Hyaluronic acid is abbreviated to HA.

HA, ...

Water is the largest component of the human body, representing up to 70% of a healthy young woman, this percentage reduces with age, and a post-menopausal woman may be closer to 55% fluid. 

Independent of menopause, aging has important effects on fl...

This colourful spice has a long history of medicinal use. I love it’s nickname The Golden Goddess, for me, it is the perfect menopausal herb for the Goddess approaching her Golden Years, as it can help bring richness to her health and happiness.

Are you struggling with puffy eyes, swollen hands, or swelling in the feet? You may even be noticing your rings are tight, visible sock marks, shoes don’t fit anymore or lines on your legs from your pants? These are all signs of fluid retention. Othe...

A woman's urinary health can start to deteriorate with menopause. The official name is genitourinary syndrome of menopause. While this term includes the vagina as well as the urinary tract, we are going to focus on the urinary system. Atrophy mean...

Sources:

• Most fruit and vegetables - banana, potato, watermelon, tomato, sweet potato
• Legumes - lentils, kidney beans,
• Meats - chicken, salmon, beef, turkey

Deficiency:

• Women who urinate often lose lots of potassium and this can start ...

Sources

• Dark green leafy vegetables - spinach, broccoli, kale, lettuce
• Other vegetables - carrot, pumpkin
• Animal meat - poultry and swine
• Fermented foods - natto
• Nuts - pine nuts, cashews
• Egg

Deficiency:

Generally, only found in women ...