Insulin resistance isn’t something you’re likely to be worried about. You might not even know what it is. But if you’re menopausal (ie over 40), it’s definitely something that you …
Why anxiety is so common around menopause and natural ways to feel better
If you’re going through peri-menopause or menopause, you may find you’re suffering varying degrees of anxiety, even if you’ve never had it in the past. Physical symptoms can go along …
Why we need to increase diversity in the menopause discussion – with Karen Arthur
Karen Arthur is an ex-teacher, now Fashion Creative, who makes bespoke clothing for women as well as teaching them to use their sewing machines. And last year, this amazing 58 …
Weight loss resistance; why your best efforts may be failing
Weight loss resistance is something you’re going to know about if you’re struggling to shift the pounds. You’re doing everything right, but just looking at a biscuit feels like you’re …
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Has your sex drive gone AWOL? Top tips to boost low libido
If you’re a woman over 40, you may be wondering if you’re ever going to get your sex drive back. Some of the women I speak to say it’s the …
Vitamin D – why you need it now more than ever
At the time of writing here in the UK, we are mid winter and at greatest risk of Vitamin D deficiency. We only get enough sunlight in the UK to …
What is CBD oil and what can it help with?
CBD oil has had a lot of hype, and you may be a little bit confused and unsure whether it’s safe (or even addictive!). Dr. Elizabeth Phillips is a clinical neuroscientist …
What is NEAT and how it can help boost your metabolism
The age old message is that to lose weight you need to exercise MORE and boost your metabolism. We know that exercise is crucial to overall health and wellbeing, as …
How to make sure your vegan diet is healthy
With the launch of Veganuary in 2014, and the huge uptake in adopting a vegan diet, especially amongst the younger generation, many more people are avoiding animal foods in their …
Is counting calories the best way to lose weight?
I was first introduced to counting calories at Weight Watchers when I was 7 years old. I weighed 7 stone and my parents were advised to send me to Weight …