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Let's Normalize Women's Health: Breaking the Silence on Periods, Menopause, and Sexual Health

IntroductionFor far too long, conversations about women's health have been shrouded in secrecy, often relegated to whispers behind closed doors. Whether it's discussing periods, menopause, or sexual health, women have been conditioned to treat these natural aspects of their biology as something to be hidden, something to be ashamed of. It's time to change that narrative. It's time to normalize women's health, to bring these conversations out of the shadows and into the open where they belong. Th...

Navigating Weight Loss During Perimenopause

As women, we've often spent much of our lives striving to meet society's ideals of the "perfect" body image. Whether it's worrying about a few extra pounds or noticing a new stretch mark, many of us are all too familiar with the pressure to maintain a certain appearance. However, as we enter perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, weight gain becomes a common and natural occurrence. Those extra KGs that were once easy to shed in our 20s and 30s may now be much harder to lo...

Optimizing Movement in Menopause for Long-Term Energy and Vitality

Movement during menopause and beyond is crucial for maintaining long-term energy and vitality. However, the same old exercise routines may not serve us well anymore due to hormonal changes in midlife. While you might not have given it much thought, hormones have always influenced—and been influenced by—exercise. This article delves into the science and art of optimizing movement to meet your needs before, during, and after menopause.If you’re finding it challenging to get the results you w...

Hormones and Libido: Understanding the Impact of Hormonal Imbalance and Pathways to Regaining Sexual Health

Let's talk about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, hormones and libido. Hormones play a massive role in our lives, impacting everything from mood and energy to, you guessed it, sexual desire. If you’ve been feeling a little off in the libido department, hormonal imbalance could be the culprit. Both men and women experience fluctuations in libido, often linked to hormonal imbalances. Understanding the relationship between hormones and libido is crucial for anyone se...

Perimenopause 101: What you need to know

Perimenopause and menopause are natural phases of a woman's life, yet they often come with a veil of fear, stigma, and secrecy. Many women find themselves unprepared for these transitions, armed only with bits and pieces of information. This article aims to demystify perimenopause and menopause, breaking down what happens during these stages, the hormonal changes involved, and the symptoms you might experience. By shedding light on these natural processes, we can celebrate this new chapter and e...

Managing Hormonal Imbalance for the Busy Woman

In today's fast-paced world, many women juggle demanding careers, family responsibilities, and personal aspirations, often putting their health on the back burner. One significant health issue that frequently goes unnoticed until it disrupts daily life is hormonal imbalance. Understanding and managing this condition is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. This blog delves into what hormonal imbalance is, explores the latest scientific findings, and highlights lifestyle changes and medical...

Cold Water Immersion

I always thought people who jumped into the ocean in the middle of winter were crazy. Why would anyone want to get into a cold bed of water and immerse their body. To feel the pain run through your body. Well, there must be something in it, because over the past year I have seen a number of cold and heat therapy places open up where you can go and have an ice bath and then a sauna. On Trademe or the likes of other online stores you can buy your own ice bath or portable home sauna. Over the past ...