What does the science say about magnesium’s effects on menopause symptoms like sleep, anxiety and bone density, and which type of magnesium is best? March 24, 2024 Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a number of important roles around your body. You need it to turn food into energy, maintain healthy muscle and bone,

We look at six traditional herbal remedies that may improve your menopause insomnia, as well as other supplements and lifestyle changes that could help. March 31, 2024 Changing levels of reproductive hormones during and after the menopause transition can lead to insomnia and other sleep problems. Menopause symptoms like night sweats and anxiety only make

Discover the connections between fluctuating hormones and constipation, plus the natural remedies, lifestyle changes and treatments that can help. April 7, 2024 Constipation can be an uncomfortable, debilitating and sometimes painful symptom of perimenopause and menopause. And there’s evidence to suggest that fluctuating levels of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone are partly responsible. Thankfully, there

Experiencing irritability, mood swings or low mood? These herbal remedies, probiotic supplements, mindfulness approaches and lifestyle tips could help. April 14, 2024 During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating levels of oestrogen and other hormones can throw your emotions out of balance, making symptoms like irritability, mood swings and low mood much more common. The good news

We assess herbal remedies, supplements, lifestyle changes and other treatments that may help with anxiety during perimenopause and menopause. April 21, 2024 Both perimenopause and menopause increase your risk of anxiety. These recurring feelings of worry, stress or fear may be partly due to changing levels of hormones such as oestrogen, which can affect the

From low energy to crashing fatigue, menopausal hormone changes could be causing your tiredness. Discover how the two are linked and what you can do to improve things. April 28, 2024 Changing levels of reproductive hormones during menopause have been linked to both physical and mental fatigue. They can have a knock-on effect on other

By Dr Rachel Hines Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plays a vital role in managing menopause symptoms for many people, but it’s not for everyone. Some rave that it changed their life, others try it for six months but don’t get on with it. Some people never need or just don’t want it.  Whether you’re actively

Exploring the links between menopause, perimenopause and sleep problems, plus the natural remedies, treatments and supplements that could help. May 8, 2024 If you’re wondering whether menopause could be contributing to your sleep problems, the answer is yes. Insomnia and sleep disturbances become more common during perimenopause and menopause, and studies have shown this is not

Discover the links between menopause, perimenopause and mood symptoms, as well as the lifestyle changes, supplements and other treatments that could help. May 18, 2024 If you’re experiencing changes to your mood around menopause, you’re not alone. Mood swings, irritability, low mood, and even feelings of anger or rage, are common – especially during perimenopause

Exploring the connection between restless legs syndrome and menopause, what it feels like and what you can do to relieve it. May 26, 2024 Restless legs – known medically as restless legs syndrome (RLS) or Willis-Ekbom disease – is an overwhelming urge to move your legs, usually when you’re in bed. It’s often accompanied by