You’ve probably heard of the term xenoestrogen, but have you ever wondered what they are? Xenoestrogens are a subset of an even larger group of compounds called endocrine disruptors. They …
Exploring the Mystical Link: How the Full Moon Affects Hormones During Menopause
Have you ever been drawn out of your home into the night by a full moon, gazing lustfully at her radiant brilliance? Or have you observed a change in your …
Why a low-fat diet is NOT suitable during menopause
If you’re just stepping into menopause and have started with a little mid-life spread, it seems safe to assume that a low-fat diet would be the ideal way to manage …
Fenugreek: The Menopause Herb You Don’t Want to Miss
For menopause, there are many popular Western herbs, such as wild yam, black cohosh and red clover. Plus, there are Eastern and Ayurvedic herbs for menopause – such as Ashwagandha …
Defining Menopause, A Moment in Time
One of the main issues I find with perimenopause and menopause is the general confusion around the definition of menopause. This might sound a little ridiculous, but so many terms …
The Eight Best Calcium-Rich Foods for Menopause
No matter where you are on your hormone health journey, the best time to start working on your bone health is now. You’re probably aware that osteoporosis is one of …
Honouring the Celebration of Menopause
Life begins with the union of the divine spirit and the infinitesimal physical. This union evolves as the Soul Being becomes whole, with astral, physical and mental bodies merging and …
What are phytoestrogens and how do they affect hormones during menopause?
Phytoestrogens in food aren’t really new, but they seem to be getting a lot more attention these days. Although we’ve been eating phytoestrogen foods for a very, very long time, …
My Five Best Herbs for Menopause
It goes without saying that natural medicines are the way to alleviate discomfort associated with hormone imbalances. In this article, I discuss My Five Best Herbs for Menopause. There are …
Am I Getting Enough Calcium?
As we step into the time of life that is termed ‘menopause’, we become aware that osteoporosis and bone issues can become an issue in later life. We often turn …