Brazil nuts are associated with Christmas time, but eaten all year around they are an  excellent source of Selenium,  Magnesium and Thiamine,

The Brazil nut trees can reach a height of 60 metres and […]

Question:-I am 48 years old, and have just missed a period, I have always been regular, but the past few years they have lasted longer than they used to. Just wondered do I just put it down to age and see what happens or should I get some tests done to confirm that I am […]

Question:-I am 46 for the past 8 months when I finish my period which is getting heavier and now lasts the full 7 days , I have a discharge for up to 10 days sometimes with blood in, plus, I get hot flushes mostly at night time but not all night, could these be symptoms
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Question:-I  have constantly got headaches, I feel fat, emotional.   I cry, I HAVE A MIDDLE AGE SPREAD and I am only 36 years old.  Is this menopause
Reply:- Do you still have regular periods? Check your life style, do you have time for relaxation and  exercise and a good diet.
Seek medical advice for any other […]

Question:-I am 36 years old and just been told that I am going through the menopause, I have all the symptoms so it should have been obvious to me but I feel too young to be going through this. I am so tired all the time and don’t sleep at all at night. The hot […]

 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 am 61 and had all my hot flushes, night sweats and moods years ago, but I don’t think I’ve finished the Menopause yet. I still have a discharge every month; it’s not blood but it can be stained.
Reply:-Any unexplained discharge should be investigated
Seek medical advice

Question:-I am 42 and I have sore and tender breasts. My periods have become lighter but are regular. Could I be peri -menopausal
Reply:- You could be, but check for any other symptoms too.  Breast discomfort  pre, during or after the menopause is partly due to fluctuating hormones, women experience abnormal amounts of sensitivity. […]

Question:-Can you take the black cohosh tablets with epilepsy tablets
Reply:-Always Seek medical advice from your GP/Consultant  to confirm compatibility of medically prescribed drugs and  Natural remedies