In more recent years there has been growing interest in the area of gut health and its connection to medical conditions. We know that optimising our gut health can help support overall good health but what does the current evidence tells us about menopause and gut health? What is Gut Health? There are around 1000 … Continue reading Menopause and Gut Health: Is there a link?
What is heart health? Heart health is a concern during aging, as well as for women experiencing menopause. As we age our hearts tend to become enlarged and start to stiffen, this decreases how well our hearts can fill with blood leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) [1]. Additionally, our arteries become … Continue reading Nutrition for menopause: Heart health
During the menopause, women are at increased risk of osteoporosis. In our more recent blog posts we have shared what changes you can make to your diet to benefit your nutrition during menopause. This blog post will focus on the importance of bone health and menopause and what dietary changes you can make to protect … Continue reading Bone Health and Menopause
What are Phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens, or plant oestrogens, are chemical compounds found in plants. They have a similar structure to human oestrogen, the main sex hormone in the female body. Phytoestrogens can also bind to the receptors that oestrogen normally does, making them useful for women with low oestrogen levels, such as women going through menopause. … Continue reading Menopause: Phytoestrogens
Fatigue, or lack of energy, is a symptom often experienced by women during peri-menopause and menopause. The cause of fatigue can be due to multiple factors. One cause is changes in hormone levels, such as oestrogen, progesterone, adrenal hormones, and thyroid hormones. These hormones all control energy in the body. Additionally, sleep disruptions, such as … Continue reading Energy Levels and the Menopause