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Gwyneth Paltrow certainly knows how to raise eyebrows and is well known for her sometimes-controversial opinions on women’s health, but credit must go to her for starting conversations many celebrities...

Comedian Dawn French has spoken about the importance of remaining resilient in the face of challenging menopause symptoms. "You can't pretend it's not happening, accept it and if you need...

1. Located at the base of your neck, the thyroid gland is a butterfly shape, about 4cm long, with two fibrous lobes either side of the trachea that store thyroid...

Have you gone 12 consecutive months without your period? Then you are officially experiencing menopause – that natural part of aging associated with the diminished functioning of your ovaries, resulting...

Losing your libido can be a point of contention and understandably some anxiety for many couples. The decrease in sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone can change a woman’s...

Lack of energy, fatigue and low mood is a state of being that many women just put up with. It seems that we are always out of gas and running...

If people truly understood the power of sleep and its ability to affect all aspects of your life and health, then maybe more people would sit up and take notice....

Ask any woman of middle age, and I guarantee she will recall a time when she thought she was losing her mind! Do you find yourself using words like ‘thingamejiggy’...

There are many reasons women need to take notice of what they eat because there are several risk factors that make women more vulnerable to disease than men. The Woman's...

Let’s talk about the belly bulge, love handles, hippo hips and wobbly bits that have made their home where my once reasonably taut abs used to be.  How the hell...

There is a secret sign language that ladies recognise in each other, accompanied by a sympathetic nod, anytime we see a fellow menopausal woman fanning herself to relieve the rising...

Humanity as a collective may like to believe they are compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant, but when we look at how society is quick to judge anyone who may show signs...

This guide outlines ten key habits that can help improve well-being, from making better nutritional choices to managing stress and cultivating meaningful social connections.

Many years ago, I attended a class where the trainer quite proudly bellowed that his goal was to push people so hard that they literally threw up. Needless to say,...

Covid has been one of the greatest wake-up calls of all time! It has exposed our personal weaknesses and just maybe given us the motivation to do something about our...

One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fruit and how easy it is to incorporate more of them into our daily diets.  Fruits are an excellent...

The best meals are quick meals. No one likes to spend hours slaving over the stove and this recipe is sure to satisfy those short on time as well as...

Your immune system is a glorious feat of engineering spread throughout the human body. A healthy immune system is essential for survival. The key players are the white blood cells....

Statistics are telling us that more middle-aged women are living alone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look after yourself. Nourishing your mind and body begins with what you put...

There is a secret sign language that ladies recognise in each other, accompanied by a sympathetic nod, anytime we see a fellow menopausal woman fanning herself to relieve the rising...

There is no definitive moment when menopause occurs other than the cessation of your menstrual cycle, but as many of us know, the symptoms can creep up on us much...

Quercetin is a very interesting substance made by a large number of plants, and notably by fruits, vegetables and herbs. It is one of a class of compounds termed Flavonoids....

Humanity as a collective may like to believe they are compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant, but when we look at how society is quick to judge anyone who may show signs...

2021 will go down in history as one of the most challenging years we have ever faced, and most of us will be quite happy to see the back of...

Ageing and menopause can have a really profound effect on our metabolism. Everything just starts to slow down a little and the first sign is usually a few extra kilos...

The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus and every month the tissues thicken in preparation for pregnancy. If no conception takes place, then the endometrium sheds the linings...

A common question that many people ask is ‘why take supplements, do they even work and am I wasting my money?  All good questions that begin with explaining the difference...

The elusive elixir of youth may be closer than you think with the emergence of research on NAD. Short for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, this little magic ingredient might be something...

Smoothies are one of the very best ways to pack nutrients into your day! There are endless combinations and flavours for you to experiment with. Begin with your base: Coconut...

It seems like only yesterday I was packing the kids lunches for school.  Remember those crazy days and busy mornings when we understood the true meaning of ‘multi tasking’? But...

This is a super tasty and simple pancake recipe without the bloat or guilt!Eggs provide great protein content and bananas are packed with essential vitamins, fibre and energy to keep...

One of the most common complaints from women is about bloating. Some women swear they bloat from just looking at food and it can set off a trigger of negativity...

This is the most fabulous recipe loved by young and old alike. Not only is it good for you, packed with protein, complex carbs, resistant starch and calcium, it’s super...

As woman, we experience a diverse range of stages throughout our life. Each of these stages is highlighted by significant events and bodily changes. Scientifically these stages are categorised by...

When you think of neck and back pain, is it the chiropractor that springs to your mind? The term chiropractic was taken from two Greek words. Cheir meaning ‘hand’ and...

And here we are, part three of our three-part article series where we're discussing a topic many people may consider taboo; menopause and sex! Both menopause and sex are becoming...

This is part two of a three-part series of articles discussing a topic many people may consider taboo; menopause and sex! Both menopause and sex are becoming more openly discussed...

This is part one of a three-part series of articles discussing a topic many people may consider taboo; menopause and sex! Both menopause and sex are becoming more openly discussed...

Joint pain affects millions of people every day and can be caused by a myriad of reasons. It can affect any joint in your body, from your knee to your...

Menopause can be a daunting and confusing time in a woman’s life. Although every biological woman will go through this phase, it is still only discussed behind closed doors in...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is medication that contains female hormones, taken because your body stops producing estrogen during menopause. As a general rule of thumb, as you approach 50, your...

Menopause was a big secret amongst Victorian age women and taboo to even speak of it. Probably because men used the mood swings to incarcerate their wayward wives in asylums...

Menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. However, early menopause and premature menopause occur when the transition happens earlier than usual,...

35 common symptoms of menopause, including hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, and joint pain. The symptoms vary widely among women, reflecting the unique nature of each individual's experience. From...

The body’s richest blood supply circulates in the brain. There are tens of billions of neurons in a healthy human brain. Apart from being the fundamental units of the brain...

Entering your 40s can bring about a variety of physical, mental, and emotional changes. From grey hairs and joint pain to shifts in hormone levels and energy, explore 40 key...

I can’t remember where I put my car keys. I’m stressing about the deadline at work for a report presentation. The kids are driving me nuts. I don’t feel like...

Did you know that Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) effects as many at 1 in 5 Australians at some point in their lives? It is twice as likely to effect females...