Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil may be helpful for some menopausal symptoms
A common problem for women going though the menopause is the experience of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, mood swings and depression. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and/or antidepressant...
View ArticleSt John’s wort may ease hot flushes
Many individuals are aware of the anti-depressant properties of St Johns Wort and I have previously written about the herb in this regard and in relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). New...
View ArticleDried plums can help prevent osteoporosis
As a nutritional therapist, I am always interested in new dietary approaches to protect our health as we age. I was particularly interested to read about a recent study which found dried plums to be...
View ArticleSuccessful Weight Loss after Menopause: Four Key Strategies
Statistics surrounding weight loss often make for depressing reading. Losing weight, especially if done rapidly, causes changes in appetite-regulating hormones and brain chemistry, which can make...
View ArticleIron and Zinc Intake Linked with PMS
An iron-rich diet lowers the risk of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) according to a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology (1). The study is one of the first to investigate whether...
View ArticleNew research links FOS and Bone Health
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests a link between fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and bone health. It indicates that combining a calcium supplement with FOS is more effective...
View ArticleVitamin D: Building Muscle in Menopausal Women
Vitamin D Builds Muscle in Menopausal Women A new Brazilian study suggests that post-menopausal women may benefit from vitamin D supplementation to increase muscle strength and reduce frailty (1). The...
View ArticleHow to Manage Your Menopause
How to Manage Your Menopause by Cleanmarine Nutritional Therapist Susie Perry Debice When can a woman expect their menopause symptoms to start? Most women will start to see early menopause symptoms...
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