Question:-I think I am in the peri menopause stage missed one period 1 year ago now they come every 21-25 days, my query  is why is nothing mentioned regarding weight gain during this period, Will the thickening of waist and tops of legs stay with me forever or does it go after the menopause [...]

Question:-Having  have been on HRT for the past 3yr’s having suffering all the problems that go with the menopause,but decided to come off it, what I  want to know is if the symptoms will come back and will they be any easier?
Reply:- They may well return, but in what degree is difficult to [...]

Question:-I wake up every morning with joint and muscle pain…since the onset of the menopause.
Has anyone any solution to this
Reply:- The effects of fluctuating hormone levels on joints  can causes stiffness, reduced mobility,  loss of bone density, loss of muscles  strength.
A Bone scan will check your density level, to eliminate [...]

Seasonal Foods for October / Autumn Harvest
Despite the increase in food prices there are lots of nutritious foods  for a nutritionally  balanced diet
Look out for
Apples , they contain Pectin aiding digestion,
Pears, eaten on there own or cooked in red wine, gives health boosting flavonoids
Watercress,  . Its peppery leaf is excellent [...]