British Chicory is at its  best  and available from January to mid march
For many of us perhaps we  have never eaten or even prepared it.
So this month’s new vegetable to try is:-
Chicory
It’s a  good source of  Folic acid and Calcium  so it is ideal for a well balanced and varied diet during the menopause.
To Buy [...]

Women share the same risk factors as men, but it is known that three times as many women die of heart attacks than breast Cancer !
Obvious and talked about symptoms include – Tight chest pain with pain radiating down the LEFT arm, shortness of breath, feeling cold clammy & grey in colour
Less obvious  Symptoms :- [...]

Question :-I am 54 years old. I have had regular period up until this last one. 43 days passed and I thought maybe my periods had stopped. But I started to bleed and have not stopped for 12 days. Could it be the start of my menopause? I am more worried about the amount of [...]

Anti Ageing foods
Taken in average portions, 5 servings of anti-oxidant foods per day.
Blueberries, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes,
Tea: green or white: 4 cups a day.
Red Wine or Dark Grape Juice: 1 glass a day.
Spices: cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary, ginger.
Fibre including beans, brown rice, whole grain pasta and breads. 25 grams a day by eating [...]

Rhubarb is a bright red short, thick stalked fruit with large green leaves, only the stalks are edible. First discovered in china & used medicinally
The practice of forcing rhubarb began in the 19th Century when a Chelsea gardener place a chimney pot over one of his plants . The result [...]

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 ongoing [...]

Question:-Can you please tell me if you have ever known of anyone having menopausal symptoms for 18 years! …
Reply:- This is unlikely …there may be a  predisposing  cause that should be checked out after all this time.   See you GP for advice, or gynecological specialist

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 [...]

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 am going through the menopause and suffer from dizzy spells is this normal ?
Reply:- The body balance is altered in the menopause so it is important to have a good well balanced diet but also to have regular smaller meals to keep blood sugar levels steady, follow a low glycaemic diet .