It is no wonder that there are quite a few mums who swim as it is a good form of exercise , which also puts less pressure on the joints. With more and more people taking up wild and cold water swimming too. When it comes to swimming you do not need anything at all … Read more
I thought that it would be good to do a bit of an update on how HRT patches are going for me. Mainly for myself as I do like looking back, but for others who may be curious too. Background on me and HRT Why I asked to go on HRT So, for those who … Read more
Just a bit of an update really on my health and fitness for those who are interested. Honestly I feel like I am pinning all my hopes on being peri-menopausal at the moment and that HRT is going to be the answer to pretty much everything! Peri-Menopause and HRT Even though I’m only forty-four I … Read more
Heading for the menopause & the kids no longer need me. Wanting a job but very little experience, under-confident & suffering brain fog.
Why and how I am trying to uptake the amount of water I am drinking throughout the day
As a mother of four and turning forty-two this year I was interested by an opportunity to read Tova Leigh’s F*cked at 40. The quote I was sent referred to being fed up of “just” being a mum is how I interpreted it and I could certainly relate to that. Thoughts on Tova Leigh’s F*cked … Read more
Yoga is good for core stability, strength, flexibility, relaxation, de-stressing and balancing for body, mind and soul. But one thing that worries me about doing Yoga is what happens when it is the time of the month. I have awfully heavy periods and tend to leak – which could result in things being VERY embarrassing. … Read more
Breast cancer is the most common cancer to affect women with around 38,000 cases a year diagnosed in England, not forgetting that men can also are affected with around 260 diagnosed each year (source). Further help on symptoms and what to do if you find any = but most importantly please see a Doctor. Women should be … Read more
Have you ever found a lump? Being scared that you are losing too much weight? Losing blood? Or any other reason that you fear that you may have the dreaded Big C? Well my message to you now is clear it’s plain and simple – no matter how trivial, or how big GO AND SEE … Read more