When it came to changing HRT again I was a bit nervous. Last time the doctor had told me that if it didn’t work out then I would have to accept that possibly I wasn’t perimenopausal. This also triggered the idea that blood tests would be needed – and I have a needle phobia! The … Read more
Diet in Menopause is the key for so many areas. It seems that there aren’t actually many that can’t be helped by improving diet. Although I touched on some areas about menopause and diet in my previous post I thought I would expand some more on what I have been taught in my Menofit classes. … Read more
Unless you’re already doing them, menopause lifestyle changes are something that should be thought about long before the perimenopause even starts. In fact they are really something that should be considered by those in their 30s at least! Menopause is actually the day when there has been an absence of periods for a year. However … Read more
These Sunshine Jamaican Patties are a great vegetarian recipe idea perfect for a meal, a snack or a lunch box filler. Best of all they can also be frozen – if everyone can resist eating them all at once. This particular recipe is from Levi Roots – Caribbean Food Made Easy. I have re-written it … Read more
Last week I finally received a phone call from the doctor who originally put me on HRT about how some of my peri-menopausal symptoms have returned. This conversation resulted in her telling me that I must stop HRT at 51 years old; as well as changing the HRT I am currently on. Starting HRT At … Read more
Mixed emotions as a 43 year old mother of 4 whose period is 9 days late.
Below I’ll be examining the Allans from the TV Show 16kidsandcounting Shown on Channel 4 2nd April 2013 9pm, all quotes mentioned below are as mentioned in the series on Channel 4 should you wish to watch this yourself. All non specific opinions given are my own. The Allans, Amanda and Tony, from Sunderland have … Read more
