Anti -ageing, is this possible One of the body’s amazing powers is to heal & repair itself with the help of a good balanced diet, high in super foods. So what does the body need – Energy & the materials to rebuild the cells to maintain and perform the functions required daily, this is an [...]
Question:- I had a hysterectomy 6yrs ago, and think I am going through the menopause, could this be correct. I am having hot flashes, dizzy spells, crying swings and problems with my water, sleepless nights. Are these signs of the menopause. Reply:- If you still have your ovaries, then this is the menopause as your [...]
‘Fanfare of Fruit’ -Catch of the day August the best of British! Plentiful supplies of Blueberries raspberries gooseberries and greengages, with strawberries still in plentiful supply are all packed, the fresher the better , with Vitamin C and antioxidants. Green vegetables are in abundance especially green beans, courgettes, pak choi , cucumber spinach and peas [...]
Question:- I’m 35 years old and for approx 4 years I’ve been having really bad hormonal problems, my periods are now irregular and only last 2 days, I’m getting headaches and have really bad moods for at least 2 weeks a month when I’m irrational and tearful. My libido is GONE. my quality of life [...]
Question:- I’m 47 and recently have had a period that lasted longer than usual, passing lots of clots. A week after finishing I am having another period. I have been unusually tired as well. I assume this is the start of the menopause but wondered if there is anything I can take to stop this [...]
Changes that take place and sometimes take over our lives are different to every women. These first experiences can be overwhelming and frightening, changes to us, as well as have profound effects on our family too. Be up front, say that the next phase in your life has started and that you need support, explain [...]
Caution is urged in the use of Bioidentical hormones, Why the are called Natural hormones! and how do we get them. Diet -watching what we eat and our life style go a long way in making the menopause as natural as possible, in the USA they also have in the form of Natural bioidentical hormones, [...]
Question:- I’m 47 and until a few years ago my periods were very regular (within a day or 2) they then became irregular I went 50 days between periods My doctor said I may be starting the menopause, but no hot flushes.Blood test did show higher hormone levels but as I started my period a [...]
Question:-I am 60 years old and still suffering from hot flushes, mood swings, short temper, everything gets in my nerves, stress /anxiety attacks even when deciding which programme to watch I get anxious bad feeling in my chest and then followed with a hot flush.How long can this go on??? I started menopause at 52 [...]
This is the month for Asparagus and New potatoes Asparagus, depending on the weather has its first picking in May when he spears are tender and succulent. Check out vegetables information How to prepare :-to bring out the true flavour roast in the oven with olive oil and cracked black pepper, Steamed, served with shavings [...]