More women are sharing their stories about menopause. Mood swings, depression, lethargy, raging hot flushes and night sweats amongst the horrors. A catalogue of inevitable disasters? Read more about it in my latest post Menopause Doesn’t Need to be a Horror Story. Will Your Menopause be a Horror Story? Menopause Horror Stories Here, There & Read More
There are many reasons why women might experience an early menopause. Depending upon their situation there may be a number of challenges, but also some advantages of early menopause. Are there any Advantages of Early Menopause? What is an Early Menopause? Some women might experience their menopause earlier than the average age. In the UK Read More
Homeopathic remedies are fairly straightforward to take once you know a few simple do’s and don’ts. Here is some useful information on how to take homeopathic remedies. What You Need to Know About Taking Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic Remedies Come in Different Forms The most common way people use homeopathy remedies is in the form of Read More
Many women experience the monthly challenge of PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome). Their symptoms vary and for some they can be severe. In this post I explore how to gain insights and support for PMS hormonal imbalance. What is PMS? Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects a great many women and if you are reading this, the chances are Read More
Many women are understandably concerned about standard HRT, and now bioidentical HRT is available for those who can afford it. Here I consider the 5 crucial questions you need to ask if you are considering bioidentical HRT. Bioidentical HRT – the 5 key questions you need to ask 1. What is Bioidentical HRT? Bioidentical hormones Read More
Anxiety is a natural response to potentially difficult or dangerous situations. But when it feels too intense it can affect our ability to think and function optimally. Find out more about homeopathic remedies for anxiety, and when they might be able to offer you support. Using Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety Why Do We Feel Anxious? Read More
Many of the women I see are drawn both logically and instinctively to a more natural approach to menopause. In this post I suggest that given all we know about the side effects and dangers of HRT, there are alternatives like homeopathy that you can explore. Alternatives to HRT – Why Consider Homeopathy? HRT is Read More
Many women are familiar with the physical symptoms and challenges of menopause, but what of the emotional and personal journey that women undertake at this time. I offer a framework which aims to provide insight and support at this time as women undertake their very own journey through the menopause. What is so special about Read More
Years ago when HRT was launched, alongside the potential for symptomatic relief, we were sold HRT as being “good for protecting you against osteoporosis”. Still today, in practice I find patients afraid of taking HRT because of the side-effects and afraid not to in terms of their long term bone health. In this post I Read More
A survey in 2015 indicated that 79% of the population are open to the idea of homeopathy [1]. If you are interested in ways of supporting your health using an individually tailored and natural approach, then homeopathy can help. This post aims to give you an introduction to what happens when you see a homeopath and Read More