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 was a beautifully tender, [...]

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:-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 .

Question:-How long dose menopause last? Reply:- The menopause has the precise meaning of  ‘The Final period’ so it can only be looked at retrospectively when you have NOT had a period for 12months although the symptoms may last up to 2 years

Question:-Going through menopause do you suffer from joint pains? Reply:-Yes the effect of the loss of oestrogen and deficient in collagen,causes  joints to become stiff & painful. Exercise is important, remain active, Ensure your diet has a good source of omega’s 3 6 9 found in fish & oil supplements

Bioidentical  hormone therapy. Tailored for you After a series of blood tests, urine or saliva, which measures your hormones,  from these results a specialist doctor will guide the prescription of drugs tailor to suit YOU . This is called ‘compound prescribing’

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 [...]