Menopause is made up of three transitions, or let’s call them stages. Perimenopause Menopause Postmenopause (after menopause) All three have a name because all three exist and each specific ‘pause’ is different. Perimenopause Perimenopause is the precursor to menopause and marks the beginning of hormonal decline (which will continue to do throughout menopause, and your …
Hormonal hair loss can throw us right off-kilter, challenging our conceptions of femininity, sexuality and self. There are psychological and physical benefits to keeping hold of our hair for longer, so isn’t it time we started to take control and cast off the idea that hair loss is somehow a predefined factor of ageing? Here’s …
The relationship between autoimmune disease and immune resilience. These are very delicate times we are facing, especially with our health. And more specifically, because the coronavirus virus (COVID -19) has hit hard. To make things a little more clearer, we really need to understand the relationship between autoimmune disease and immune resilience. This, at least, …
5 Ways to support immune resilience and improve immune tolerance. Click here if you missed my previous blog about immune tolerance and immune resilience. And where we spoke about how important it is to strengthen immune tolerance (when it is low) in order to support immune resilience, which in turn promotes a healthy, well-functioning immune …
I just wanted to touch base and explain a little about our immune system and how important it is to our health. Especially in these difficult times. I actually believe the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been a wakeup call for us all. And maybe, just maybe it has helped us understand who we really are, and …
We’re pre-programmed to resist the signs of ageing and take every step we can to maximise our lifespan. But, with all the distractions of modern life, it’s easy to fall into bad habits that can slowly start to shave years off your life expectancy. Fighting back against the ageing process doesn’t mean cutting out everything …
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Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant that can help to boost your immune system, keep you energised and stave off a whole range of diseases. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C must be consumed in food or high-quality supplements as it cannot be made in the body. It’s used to generate …
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B12 is a super-vitamin that keeps you feeling active and is key to a whole host of your body’s most important functions, including the formation of red blood cells that carry oxygen around your system. Falling below your optimal B12 levels can cause or exacerbate a range of serious health complaints. Here’s our top tips …
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Zinc is an essential trace element and mineral that’s found in all living beings. It’s known as ‘essential’ for a reason: it has a major effect on your overall health. In fact, it performs more biological roles within the body than all other elements combined. However, your body has no means of producing or storing …
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Just look around the room; chances are that almost everyone in your eye-line is suffering from magnesium deficiency in one form or another. But, with symptoms so common that they’re often attributed to other ailments, and a lack of relevant clinical research, most of us don’t ever realise why we’re suffering. Why magnesium is crucial …
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Restorative medicine is an evidence based, scientifically sound medical sub-speciality. Its goal is to extend lifespan, prolong youthspan, and healthspan, through early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of all age-related dysfunctions, disorders, and disease, in both men and women alike. Restorative medicine has been embraced by thousands of physicians. Menopause Woman does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See more information.
