There is a lot of noise surrounding women’s health in our forties. On the one hand, this is positive. More conversations are happening, more experiences are being shared, and more women are looking for answers and solutions. But with so many voices offering advice, common myths start to creep in. It can quickly become overwhelmingContinue reading “Metabolic Myths: What’s Really Going on with Your Body After 40”
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“Why am I always so bloated?”
Understanding midlife bloating: hormones, gut health, and everything in between If you’ve found yourself asking, “Why am I always so bloated lately?” — you’re not alone. Bloating is one of the most common complaints I hear from women in their 40s, especially those heading into the later half of the decade. And while I’ve written about itContinue reading ““Why am I always so bloated?” “
Cortisol, Belly Fat, and Weight Struggles After 40: What You Need to Know
As women, our bodies, hormones, and needs are constantly evolving. From the changes of puberty to the challenges of pregnancy, we navigate a complex landscape of hormone-related symptoms. And just when we think we’ve found balance, our 40s arrive – bringing yet another wave of transformation and challenges. One of the most common complaints IContinue reading “Cortisol, Belly Fat, and Weight Struggles After 40: What You Need to Know”
The Connection Between Emotional Eating and Hormonal Imbalances
I’ve talked a lot about how our emotions can affect our eating habits. We often reach for food to soothe an emotional need rather than a nutritional one. Yet, emotional eating is also influenced by many other factors, including hormonal imbalances. I am sure many of you are familiar with how your eating habits change throughout your menstrual cycle, weContinue reading “The Connection Between Emotional Eating and Hormonal Imbalances”
The Importance of Balancing Our Hormones
Hormone balance is key to overall health and wellness, and when hormones become imbalanced, they can wreak havoc in the body. Hormones are our body’s chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to organs or tissues. Our hormones control or regulate many biological processes. They enable different parts of the body to communicate and controlContinue reading “The Importance of Balancing Our Hormones”
Boosting Your Metabolism After 40
As a woman in my 40s, I have noticed my body changing. In fact, I often hear women say that they never had to watch what they ate until they hit 40! And yes, it’s true – as we get older, our bodies change and our metabolism naturally slows down. But this does not haveContinue reading “Boosting Your Metabolism After 40”
Health Tips For 40+
There is no stopping the ageing process, but moving into your 40s onwards does not mean that we can’t live a healthy and active life. What it means, though, is that you may have to make a few lifestyle changes in order to continue to do the things you enjoy. If you are not doingContinue reading “Health Tips For 40+”
The Importance of Regular Health Checks From the Age of 40+
If you are over 40 it is definitely time for a health MOT. I cannot stress enough the importance of having regular health checks from the age of 40. Go visit your GP and discuss all the tests available. It is better to be safe than sorry. An early cancer diagnosis for example can improveContinue reading “The Importance of Regular Health Checks From the Age of 40+”