Pelvic Floor Post

Why are older women more prone to UTIs?

Women become more prone to developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) as they grow older due a number of reasons, including female anatomy, hormonal changes, medications, a weaker immune system and menopause. If a UTI is overlooked or even mistaken for other conditions, and if left untreated, it can spread elsewhere. An untreated infection can get […]

No bra Day

Is your bra giving you heartburn?

As well as it being Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October, today is also National No Bra Day – a day where women all over the nation are encouraged to not wear a bra in order to raise awareness around the importance of knowing the symptoms of breast cancer, alongside breast cancer screening and regular […]

Women's Health Duo

Can intercourse cause a urinary tract infection? Watch the video!

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in sexually active individuals. Even so, there can be some confusion among women about UTIs, especially regarding the link between the infections and sex. I talk more how they are linked in this video, as well as explaining why a UTI can occur after sexual intercourse and how you […]

Can constipation cause UTIs?

Can constipation cause UTIs?

To their consternation, many menopausal women can suddenly develop constipation, as a result in the change in their hormones slowing down transit time in their bowels. Whenever I’m contacted by a woman who is getting recurring UTIs, one of the questions I ask is ‘Do you also suffer with constipation?’ Your rectum and your colon […]

Happy Hormone Hummus

Happy Hormone Hummus – download our free recipe!

I would like to share this delicious, and very easy to prepare hummus recipe with you. It’s a great source of phytoestrogens, compounds that naturally occur in plants that can be of particular benefit to perimenopausal or menopausal women. You are likely consuming phytoestrogens already and simply don’t know it – especially if you are […]

menopause

Is menopause to blame for my gut symptoms?

Twenty years ago, we never talked about the menopause. We euphemistically talked about ‘the change’, but never talked openly about the transition that affects 51% of our population at some point in their lives. Along with this were jokes about hot flushes and accompanying elbow nudges and eye rolls, leading to unhelpful stereotyping of women […]

Omega-3 fish oils supplement from Just for Tummies

Omega 3 for a better menopause

Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid that can play a major role in improving the menopausal transition. Its many health benefits make an impressive line-up; from our hearts to our minds and every cell in between, omega 3s contribute to every inch of our bodies, both externally and internally, in terms of health. Studies […]

Live Bacteria

Let probiotics munch away the pounds!

Probiotics are necessary for your body to break down food and support a healthy immune system. They may also promote weight loss. Your gut contains many different bacteria, which are part of your microbiome, a collection of over 100 trillion microbes. These bacteria all work together to help your body do the following: Dysbiosis happens […]

The best supplements for healthy ageing? Watch the video!

Not only can ageing affect the way you look and feel, but it can also influence the specific nutrients and amounts of them that your body needs. Because many people experience a decrease in appetite as they get older, meeting your nutritional needs can become more challenging. Fortunately, supplements are available that can make it […]

Omega-3 fish oils supplement from Just for Tummies

The importance of Omega 3s – watch my video!

In recent years, omega 3 deficiency has come into the limelight. Often, the symptoms of an omega 3 deficiency mimic other concerns like low iron or calcium, so the omega 3 problem can slide under the radar. The symptoms can be significant, however, and can impact your health for the worse without you realising it. […]