Testosterone during menopause
Testosterone Although testosterone has a reputation for being a masculine hormone, it’s actually a driving force of energy for both men and women and it may help women reduce body fat and build up muscle after the menopause, scientists say. US researchers from Johns Hopkins …
Understand your Thyroid Gland
Understand your Thyroid Gland Women are ten times more likely to suffer from thyroid disease than men. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland situated in the neck. It produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3). Thyroxine is converted by the tissues and organs that …
Luscious Lashes
Is menopause causing you to lose your lashes? Besides fine hair and eyebrows or unwanted growth elsewhere due to hormonal changes during menopause, thin eyelashes are another common hair issue among vibrant women. Our eyelashes not only protect our eyes by keeping dust and …
Need to kick-start your menopausal weight loss?
Have you tried the latest calorie restriction diet yet? The Diet Of The Moment: What Do The Experts Really Think About The 5:2? Everywhere we go we hear people talking about the 5:2 diet, and the term ‘fasting day’ has begun to crop up …
Do Bio-identical Hormones Work?
Do bio-identical hormones actually work? – With conflicting evidence how are we supposed to make an informed choice? A major review of more than 200 studies on bio-identicals in the Postgraduate Medical Journal concluded that they were more effective and had greater health benefits than …
Cool, fresh smell of summer
Cool, fresh smell of summer What better time to invest in a fresh new perfume to spritz up your fragrance wardrobe and bring along the cool, fresh smell of summer? So if like us you are dreaming of family BBQ’s in the garden, strolls along …
Summer Soles
Say goodbye to cracked heals, hard skin and calluses with a chemical foot peel. Foot products are never sexy and you’d be forgiven for passing them by. But if you want any chance of sporting flip flops this summer, it’s time to pay attention. What …
Do You Suffer From Fibromyalgia?
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a medical condition known for chronic pain throughout the body, accompanied by tenderness around the joints, muscles, tendons and soft tissues. This causes those who are suffering from fibromyalgia to constantly feel tired, with aching bodies and sore areas that …
Self Tests for Menopause
Self Tests for Menopause Feeling more tired than usual? Missing the occasional period? Perhaps you’re even noticing a few hot flushes during the day. Could this be menopause? Many women are asking themselves these very questions and it is important to be able to find …
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal Dryness and Menopause One of the most common menopause symptoms is vaginal dryness. It often occurs quickly and without warning in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women. It affects more than 80% of women just entering menopause and continues to affect up to 50% of …
