Nutrition & HealthThere are a few simple and sensible guidelines that will contribute greatly towards improving your bone density.
It is essential to follow a varied, balanced diet, rich in calcium and other bone fortifying nutrients. continue reading »
In women, the two main hormones that control sexual health and reproduction are called oestrogen and progesterone. The balance between these is critical. A relative excess of oestrogen, called ‘oestrogen dominance; is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, fibroids, ovarian cysts and endometriosis. continue reading »
As more evidence gathers on the dangers of HRT, women are increasingly seeking natural alternatives to help them through this stage of life. Symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, irregular periods, vaginal dryness, joint pains, insomnia, headaches and depression. Thankfully, there is a nutritional or herbal solution for most. continue reading »
Your IQ, mood and memory are not predetermined factors over which you have no control. Like the rest of your body, you can take steps to improve the health of your brain – so you can increase your IQ, enhance your mood and improve your memory. continue reading »
If your mind and body feel sluggish most of the time, you may have an underactive thyroid, referred to as hypothroidism. If your thyroid is clinically underactive your doctor may prescribe thyroid hormones to be taken directly. However, blood tests are often unable to detect sub-clinical hypo- thyroid, so it may be better to go by the symptoms. You can also test your thyroid function yourself with the Broda Barnes Temperature Test. If your temperature before rising in the morning is consistently below 36.5°C, this suggests your thyroid may be underactive. Check yourself out on the symptoms below: continue reading »
Mental health problems during the menopausal phase are exceedingly common. The most widespread are depression, anxiety, insomnia and worsening memory. In one survey, 45 per cent of women experienced minor depressive symptoms during the menopause, while 27 per cent complained of nervousness or irritability. continue reading »
Hormonal problems affect many women and a minority of men. These problems include PMS, menopausalsymptoms, fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, polycystic breast disease and hormone-related cancers, of which cancer of the breast is the most common. Men also experience menopause-like symptoms, continue reading »
