by jacqui | Jun 22, 2026 | hormones, perimenopause
A new treatment option for menopausal hot flushes and night sweats can now be used in the NHS when HRT is not suitable, with around 500,000 eligible to benefit. Fezolinetant is recommended to treat moderate to severe symptoms in final draft NICE guidance published...
by jacqui | May 17, 2026 | hormones, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause, strength training, Weight Loss
I am a member of the International Menopause Society and they have provided some great webinars recently and I found this one particularly interesting. Professor Ekta Kapoor spoke in detail about midlife weight gain and management principles. Body Composition Changes...
by jacqui | Dec 16, 2025 | hormones, Menopause, Nutrition, perimenopause
What’s the connection between the thyroid and menopause? Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism and menopause are similar so it’s important that you understand the difference. Let’s talk about what is does, the symptoms, how they affect each other...
by jacqui | Jun 25, 2021 | Fitness, healthy bones, hormones, Menopause, perimenopause, strength training
Menopause is formally defined as the point at which a woman has not had a period for 12 months. The age of onset is typically between 45-55 years. The period leading up to menopause – called perimenopause – typically lasts for two to eight years (average of seven...
by admin | May 11, 2020 | hormones, Menopause, perimenopause
For women over 40 – take note. This blog is for you. What you could get away with in your younger years just doesn’t fly anymore! How many times have you said things like “I used to be able to eat anything and not put on a pound” or “I...
by admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Body Image, hormones, Menopause, perimenopause, Weight Loss
Many women start to gain weight during their 40’s despite eating and exercising the same as they always have. It also tends to be stored around the middle, giving an ‘apple’ shape to the body rather than the ‘hourglass’ shape we may have...
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