The menopause is an inevitable part of a woman’s life, and yet every woman’s menopause journey is different. Some sail through with barely any symptoms, whereas others struggle to keep up with the mental and physical changes involved. Discover how to manage, reduce and even prevent symptoms such as brain fog and hot flushes; understand what’s happening to your hormones and how HRT can help; check out exercises to protect your joints and prevent weight gain; and enjoy more than 30 menopause-friendly recipes. Take control today, and enjoy life’s most liberating stage.
Welcome to Menopause & You
Menopause & You
Coping with the big M • The menopause happens to us all, but knowing what symptoms to expect – and how to deal with them – can make a huge difference
HORMONES EXPLAINED • It’s been a long time since those biology lessons in school, so what exactly does each hormone do?
ASKING FOR HELP • There are a number of ways you can help yourself. Consider the following…
15 things to REMEMBER • Is the menopause making you feel down? We’ve rounded up these helpful nuggets to encourage you through…
5 THINGS TO LOVE about the menopause • Yes, you read that right! Going through the menopause doesn’t come without its challenges, but let’s talk about the positives…
Harness your HORMONES • There are several factors that play havoc with our hormones, but a new trend known as ‘biohacking’ makes it possible to override these lifestyle stresses and aid hormonal healing…
BOOST ‘HAPPY HORMONE’ SEROTONIN LEVELS NATURALLY
THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT testosterone • Women need this mighty hormone just as much as men do. We give the low-down on its benefits
NATURAL BOOSTERS • Want to increase testosterone levels naturally? Try these tweaks.
Track your feelings and identify patterns
The good news about HRT • Hormone replacement therapy is still the main treatment for menopausal symptoms – we explain how it works and bring you the latest advice, so you can decide what’s right for you
FOOD FOR happy hormones • The secret to helping make menopausal symptoms a little more bearable could lie in your kitchen
Get your vitamin Bs right • These super supplements can do more than just boost energy
365 DAYS of vitamin D • Thought you only needed to pop a vitamin D pill for six months of the year? Think again…
Magnesium: why midlife women need it • A rising star in the nutrition world, this mighty mineral is vital for wellbeing, especially as we get older, says Patsy Westcott
Ease symptoms with SUPPLEMENTS • There are helpful supplements that could ease distressing symptoms
NATURAL ways to survive THE MENOPAUSE • Feel 10 years younger with these natural ways to ease symptoms
The truth about CBD • This cannabis derivative has been hailed as a health hero. But does it work?
Boost your wellbeing with the power of nature
Why is it so HOT in here? • No it isn’t just you! Hot flushes affect up to 80% of women. Time to tame that out-of-control body
Eat to beat HOT FLUSHES • These healthy – and delicious – recipes can help ease those annoying menopausal symptoms
Take a moment for a MOOD BOOSTER • Scanning your body can increase self-esteem and make you feel good. A holistic book, Natural Menopause, explains how to do it
Good mood FOODS • Diet plays a big role in happiness, so with the help of dietitian Helen Bond, we’ve got the foods to help you smile
HELP your HEADACHE • If you often suffer with a pounding head, your hormones may be to blame
How to beat BRAIN FOG • Feeling tired, scatterbrained and anxious? Here’s how you can get your mind back in focus
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