Archive for General Health

Hormonal inbalance

Question:-I’m 40 and could swear I’m going through menopause. I have one ovary. I have joint and skin pain. I’m having a lot of head problems like headaches and numbness and tingling. My periods are down to one day a month. I can’t sleep at night and I wake up a lot sweating or am […]

Core muscle exercise, abdomen & waist

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 […]

Seasonal Foods for October / Autumn Harvest

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 […]

Shortness of breath/hormone inbalance

Question:-I have to disagree that this is not a symptom of menopause. I had been struggling with this very same symptom up until 4 days ago. It was very hard to describe - the only way I could describe it was the same as you -shortness of breath, but it really wasn’t. It was as […]

Irregular Periods

Question:-I have been having irregular periods, Had done all the test and the doctor says I am fine. could this be menopause. I have irregular period some months it is twice a month with bleeding heavy  some months I do not have any bleeding. Could you tell me is this a part of menopause. I […]

HRT how long should itake it !

Question :-I wonder if anyone can help me.I’m 44 and was put through the menopause when I was 29, then had a complete hysterectomy .I’ve been on premerim 125mg. I look ten years older and feel it, if I knock myself it seems amplified and I bruise very easily
I’m also very lethargic, worry about […]

menopause symptoms/ allergies/ itching.

Question:-I would like to know if menopause symptoms include allergies and itching. For the past few months I get very bad allergies right before my menstruation, also, I have been suffering from a bad itch on my breasts I have been to the doctor and was prescribed antibiotics and the itch is still there. I […]

Foods of the Month - July

Having a good diet is essential for hormonal balance and there is no better way than to eat what is in season from around the country & your local farmers market.
This months foods are:- Fruit- blueberries, a super food with the  highest antioxidant levels than any other fruit or vegetable, helping fight heart disease, cancer […]

Irregular bleeding

Question:- I am 56 never had any menopause symptoms but have now having very heavy bleeding. I have no cycle just every now and then blood gushes badly, then I’m fine, is anyone else the same as me…. please help.
Reply:- Any heavy bleeding that is not within a regular cycle should be investigated………..Seek Medical […]

Shortness of breath

Question:- I am 50 and have all of the normal symptoms. MY blood pressure is very normal to low sometimes. I have been having trouble getting a real good deep breath, almost seems like shortness of breath. Is this a symptom as well. I eat healthy and am not overweight.
Reply:- This is not a […]

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