Women, heart disease and the menopausal journey
Women, heart disease and the menopausal journey. This is important so that you can advocate for yourself or your BFF should the worst happen; including the symptoms to never ignore as a mid-life woman and lifestyle top tips.
Embracing Hybrid Working: Fostering Inclusivity in the Modern Workplace
A dive into how hybrid working fosters inclusivity in the workplace;
Not all rest is created equally; the 7 Different Types of Rest and Their Benefits for Midlife Women
As women enter the midlife stage, the demands and challenges of daily life can become overwhelming. Juggling career responsibilities, family obligations, and personal well-being can take a toll on physical, […]
The trials and tribulations of being a carer – the emotional roller coaster of hospital discharges
I’ve touched on the personal challenges of becoming a carer during the year. In this blog I’ll go into the all the emotions that you and your loved ones will feel when a hospital stay gets unexpectedly extended.
Staying safe in the sun – Sunscreen/SPF and Oestrogen Gel or Sprays
Yay, summer looks like it’s finally here. It’s a great time to get outside and be more active. But it also poses challenges for those who use Oestrogen gel/spray as part of their HRT and want to protect their skin from harmful UV rays.
Perimenopause – the beginning of the end or the start of something new?
Now let’s face it, menopause gets a bad rap. But it’s actually the time before it – perimenopause that generates the change and uncertainty for us. Let’s make sense of that uncertainty together so that you flourish rather than flounder.
Journaling prompts to support you through the menopause
As we transition into peri-menopause and then menopause we often lose the sense of our familiar self, and some of our self-confidence as we go on a hormonal roller coaster of a ride. Journaling is a safe way to release emotions, find gratitude, ponder life, and work your way through a stressful situation by connecting with your innermost conscious thoughts.
Know thyself – Why track your menstrual cycle?
Tracking your cycle allows you to be a better advocate for your own health; you’ll know when you’re period is coming so there’ll be no more surprises. You’ll also become more in tune with your body, moods and energy levels – allowing you to take advantage to make changes to your routine to look after yourself.
The Female Cycle
Know thyself – The female cycle Periods are a normal part of life for about a third of the population. Even knowing this, they are still a pretty taboo […]
Modern life, stress, and adrenal fatigue
Modern life is super stressful, for many of us evolution hasn’t caught up with how our bodies internally respond to stress and stressors.
For most people, modern life is pretty full-on and just far too busy. We wear many different hats during the day including work (sometimes multiple jobs), families, children’s activities, elderly care of a parent, housework, laundry, cooking, and shopping to name a few all whilst being permanently connected to the digital world. Maybe you’ve started to depend on caffeinated drinks or other stimulants to get you through the day.
Our bodies are not geared to deal with this kind of unrelenting stress day after day.
