Question:-I am 50 and now I find that my hair is thinning and receding slightly, is there any type of vitamin or supplement that will stop or reverse what’s happening? or will I end up looking like my mother Reply:-the change of oestrogen levels in the menopause changes the hair growth pattern, causing hair thinning [...]
This is the Year BACK to BASICS Is 2009 the year for you ! Menopause or no menopause there is so much we can do to make our lives better What can we do -: look at your diet, eat regular smaller meals, snack on fruit, seeds and nuts, try new foods weekly, fish, [...]
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 over 2 metres diameter, known for over 1000 years of age.The hard case or pod contains lots of seeds,that can be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 years [...]
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 muscle [...]
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