Menopause

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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

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Top 5 Toxins to Avoid in Beauty & Cleaning Products

Photo by – womensvoices.org 1. Formaldehyde is a chemical that can cause: Joint pain Skin allergies Depression Headaches Lung cancer, leukemia and asthma Eye, nose, ear and throat infections Dizziness Chronic fatigue syndrome and more Reproductive, developmental, neurological and immunological toxicity This toxic ingredient is commonly found in: Cosmetics Moisturisers Hair products Shower gels Liquid […]

I have been battling with negative thoughts with some situations in my life that I don’t seem to get a handle on.

Ted talk by Matthieu Ricard: taking on: The habits of happiness. This talk struck a chord in me as I have realised I have fallen away from not bring in my thoughts and emotions with some negative situations in my life that has caused me great frustration, grief and disappointment. Control Your Negative Thoughts (Before […]

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Ashwagandha Tea

Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is an Ayurvedic herb commonly used in traditional Indian medicine. Investigations into the herb’s powerful effects on the body have sparked an explosion of interest, and research has reported exciting potential for human health, specifically its effects on mental, physical, and emotional health.   Protects the immune system Helps […]

Weigh Gain – Hormonal Balance

In my last Kind Woman Crazy lady monthly meeting a lot of the woman complained about the weight gain around the midriff and not being able to shift it!!! Well here’s the thing, Oestrogen is the cause of fat gain in the body but it’s not your own natural oestrogen but the environmental oestrogens, yes […]

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7 surprising foods for healthy bones

We need to look after our bones ladies. My mum is now in her early 70’s and went into early menopause at the age of 40 and is now suffering with a lot of pain due to osteoporosis. She said to me that it is probably due to not looking after her bones like she […]

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Understanding The Hormones Within

When I was plummeted into menopause I had no idea about the different  hormones and the complexity that revolved around these hormones within my body (I knew the basics).  I guess I really didn’t need to know more prior to menopause as my body just did its thing. I had planned to do some research […]

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Best Remedies for Menopause Symptoms

I came across this article yesterday, I love how they have put it all in simple and easy to understand language. It’s all to do with natural  treatment, what they are and what they do for you.  I only wish I had this knowledge when I started my journey in menopause. Best Remedies for Menopause […]

Estrogen Dominance

Are your estrogen levels holding steady, while your progesterone levels are plummeting? Have your estrogen and testosterone levels been well above normal range, while progesterone has always been low? Or, are you adding extra estrogen unknowingly through what you are taking  or maybe a certain  lifestyle? For years I trusted and put my faith in […]

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‘The Change’ by Paul Wellar

I came across this cool poem that just says it all. ‘The Change’ by Paul Wellar My sweetheart just turned forty-five, and I love her, oh, so dearly.  But I’m a little mystified, since she’s acting oh so queerly. “Oh, it’s nothing that you’ve said or done,’ She assures me, ever sweetly.  My Change Of […]

Menopause and Doctors

Find a Menopause Specialist.  After years of visiting local GP’s and coming away extremely frustrated, and constantly being told the only thing they could do for me was to put me onto the HRT and if that didn’t work then it would be ant-depressants!! I never ever  felt  listened too or was ever referred to […]

Frustrated to the max

  I am sooooo Frustrated!!!!!! I’m feeling slightly depressed,  fatigued, teary and sick of these hormones all over the place.  I’m also tired of trying to  find the right doctor to help me!!  Where are those right doctors??????!!!!!! I thought this latest doctor I just found would sort me out. He first gave me DHEA […]

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