Question:-I’d like to know why I’m getting nausea, mostly in the evenings. Sometimes it gets so bad, I can not even think of food, as I feel as though I’m about to vomit at any moment, although this has yet to happen. I once felt this way when i was put on the pill […]

Cranberries:- Produced in the states they are a tart fruit which needs to be cooked, to be used in  fruit pies, tarts, strained for cranberry jelly, or sauce  is an ideal a complement  used on duck and  turkey.
During the menopause women are prone to urinary tract infection, due to the thinning and relaxing […]

Question:-I have not had a period for a year now, and during that time I have gained ten pounds even though I have not been eating any more than usual. I am ready to change my eating habits, but I am getting conflicting information about what, for example, to eat for breakfast. Some friends have […]

Question:-I had a hysterectomy at 42 and within 6 months I have gained a lot of weight around my stomach. I look 9 months pregnant. What diet should I do and what are the best exercises to tone up?
At the moment I am taking HRT Premarin.
Reply: As long as you are fit […]

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 […]

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 […]

Question:-I am 54 yrs. old and I think I am thru with the night sweats and mood swings however the vaginal itching never goes away. I have tried Monostat and Vagisil even a prescription from my Dr. but everything works in short spirits and the itching in and around the area continue. I have had […]

Question:-I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and was on HRT 3 months ago I came off my HRT but now experience all the systems mentioned re menopause especially weight gain and bloating, loss of libido, flushes tiredness. please advise
Reply:-Check your diet,  Try to exclude wheat over the next month, smaller more frequent meals […]

Question:- I am 35, have suffered from EpilepsyI have had an FHS test (not at the required time of the month) and a thyroid test and my GP says this is not the perimenopause, but he doesn’t know what it is.  The mood swings are getting worse. I have started treating myself with herbal remedies, […]

Question:-I am a vegetarian who exercises(runs 5 times a week) regularly and am currently peri menopausal and am being seized with a huge sweet tooth and have put on 1 stone in 9 months. Please advise what is happening and what I could do to manage my craving and thus regain control of my […]