MANAGING HEART HEALTH

During menopause, the body finds it hard to break down cholesterol . Cholesterol Type of fat in our bodies Builds cells, digest food and...

DIET AND MENOPAUSE

Menopause is a natural process, some may need HRT and some may not BUT we all need to MANAGE OUR DIET Dietary Management is important...

HORMONES AND MENOPAUSE

There are four key hormones affected during the menopause Let's start with the biggest one….. Estrogen - the bad ass! Biggest female...

WHAT CARBS SHOULD WE BE EATING

As a menopausal woman, you want to eat LOW GI carbs HIGH GI FOODS - GI = GLYCEMIC INDEX White carbs Cereals Honey Refined carbs Cooked...

THE 3 STAGES OF MENOPAUSE

PERIMENOPAUSE Starts between 5- 10 years before menopause Hormones start to change Symptoms start MENOPAUSE Occurs as ovaries age and...

BONES AND MENOPAUSE

Poor Bone Health due to Reduced calcium absorption Reduced vitamin D Low estrogen means higher level of bone breakdown Estrogen is...

SUPPLEMENTS - MOST RECOMMENDED

Black Cohash Acts on Serotonin receptors May relieve hot flushes/mood swings Contains ISOFLAVONES Contains vitamins, minerals & fatty...

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