Time and again I am asked “what should I be doing for exercise during Menopause?” Bone loading and cardio…. it is simple! So if you just want to stay healthy, read on…….. I really hate when PT’s throw into the mix that you should only be doing low level exercise, or just HIIT with this or that. Come on!! Our … Read More
An Interview with Meg Mathews, founder of Megsmenopause
For me it all started on 1st January 2016. I just remember waking up that day and feeling completely out of sorts. The worst part was that I had no idea what was going on or what was happening to me. I have a furniture company and my business partners phoned to tell me that our new collection was now … Read More
Oestrogen – why losing it during menopause is so important
From puberty oestrogen has a key role in our lives. Not only does it govern our reproductive system – it also affects our mood, appetite and energy. But, it also has a powerful protective impact on our cardiovascular system, keeping women’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly lower than men’s, for our first 50–60 years. But…when our natural levels of … Read More
Pregnancy, Periods & Menopause: why women should protect their heart health
Whilst many take blood flow for granted, and think that if their heart is pumping then their blood must be circulating smoothly too, this is NOT always the case and the simple truth is that women’s blood flow is more prone to problems than men.