How Cannabis Can Help Relieve Menopause Symptoms Menopause is one of the most dramatic changes a woman’s body will undertake in her lifetime. Not since puberty has the reproductive system gone through such a shift, and the experience is not altogether pleasant. Luckily, hot flashes, mood swings, pain, insomnia, and other symptoms of menopause don’t have to be fought alone, … Read More
These are the 10 Most Common Symptoms of Menopause
These are the 10 Most Common Symptoms of Menopause Menopause can be a tricky period in a woman’s life. Many women begin to experience menopause symptoms in their mid-40s, and while these symptoms may be unpleasant, they are not as unmanagable as many believe. With that being said, here are the ten most common symptoms that will tell you that … Read More
7 Ways a Keto Diet Is Perfect for Menopause – Dr. Axe
7 Ways a Keto Diet Is Perfect for Menopause by Dr. Anna Cabeca For many of my patients, menopause spells absolute misery. Hot flashes cut into their sleep and create heart palpitations; they frequently feel irritated or “off;” and they often sacrifice their sex life during the transition. Hormonal imbalances like estrogen, testosterone, and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), which decline around middle … Read More
A ‘menopause cafe’ is about to open in Welsh city
A ‘menopause cafe’ is about to open in Welsh city For women of a certain age, hot flushes and night sweats are another life challenge to navigate. And for many, even discussing the menopause can be an uncomfortable experience. Cinema & co owner, Anna Redfern (right) and Helen Israel, who is organising the Period Dramas event. (Image: Robert Melen) But … Read More
Deputy governor sorry for calling economy ‘menopausal’
Deputy governor sorry for calling economy ‘menopausal’ Image copyrightReuters The Bank of England’s deputy governor has admitted his comments that the UK economy is entering a “menopausal” era “conveyed ageist and sexist overtones”. Ben Broadbent used the phrase in a Daily Telegraph interview about economies that were, he said, “past their peak, and no longer so potent”. But in an … Read More
Welcome to the Menopause Cafe: ‘Now I know I’m not alone. I’m not going mad’
Welcome to the Menopause Cafe: ‘Now I know I’m not alone. I’m not going mad’ | Society At a riverside deli in the East Ayrshire village of Catrine, about 20 women – some friends, some strangers – are arriving to spend the evening talking about the menopause. Amid an eye-popping selection of home baking, organiser Shiona Johnston explains the format … Read More
What foods to eat and avoid when we hit menopause
What foods to eat and avoid when we hit menopause An inevitable life-changing event for all women is the menopausal stage. Women have different reactions to it. Some dreaded it as it gives them a roller coaster of hormonal imbalance, while some have it easy and are actually thankful that they are already done with the days when they had … Read More
Menopause symptoms are ‘awful, absolutely awful’
Menopause symptoms are ‘awful, absolutely awful’ Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJust what does it feel like when you’re going through the menopause? Health professionals need to have a better understanding of the menopause, say women suffering with the condition. One of those women, Amanda Sweetlove, told BBC News NI she had difficulty getting diagnosed as her … Read More
Why every woman should have menopause counselling
Why every woman should have menopause counselling Over the last few days I have spoken to women in various states of emotional distress due to their menopause symptoms and the way that they have been treated by their GP’s, employers and even their own partners. This is not unusual, I hear similar stories every day of every week and I … Read More
Business leaders should ‘speak up’ about the menopause
Business leaders should ‘speak up’ about the menopause Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionRoseann Kelly Women in senior roles need to “speak up” about working with the menopause. Roseann Kelly, the chief executive of Women in Business NI, said women were “powering on through” but it needed to be addressed at work. In Northern Ireland, women make … Read More