Question :-A 45 yr old- recent missed periods . I had no periods in November, 1 in December and none in January 2010, I have dryness when having sex, & slight hot flushes. Is this the start of Menopause, it dosen’t frighten me it will be a relief not to have [...]
Question:- Would like to know how long to stay on HRT have been on it since hysterectomy 9 years ago would like to stop it.
Reply:- seek the medical advice of GP
many factors determine the usage, and length of time, along with your general health & well being
DO DOT stop on your own accord.
Question :-I started the menopause about a year ago, and I’m just wondering if it is possible 4 me 2 get pregnant. I have 3 daughters in there 20’s. thank you
Reply:- The answer is YES …. For at least two years after your last period precautions should be taken.
There are concerns that women in the 50- 60’s who took up the new trend to have holidays abroad, loved the sun, but didn’t cover up to protect themselves against the intense sun rays, getting that trendy golden tan.
It is the burns or over exposure that may now be showing themselves as skin blemishes, pigmentation [...]
Question :-I am 54yrs old I had a hysterectomy when I was 30yrs old. I still have my ovaries I suffer really serious night sweats for the past approx 5yrs. More recently I had blood loss that was treated with pessary hormone treatment. No further problems. How long does this go on for?
Reply :- Blood [...]
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 [...]