Menopause

Love Your ‘Lady Bits’

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections among women. This doesn’t stop it being a nuisance, with what can sometimes be unbearable pain. And while … Love Your ‘Lady Bits’

UTI prevention for the over 45’s

A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most common infections among women, but that doesn’t stop it from being a nuisance, with what can sometimes be unbearable pain. … UTI prevention for the over 45’s

Stomach Acid – why it’s so important to your health

Ever since I first went into clinical practice almost 29 years ago, I’ve been alarmed at the increasing number of people taking strong proton pump inhibitor drugs (PPIs) like omeprazole … Stomach Acid – why it’s so important to your health

The link between the menopause and gut health

The connection between gut health and the menopause Not only does the menopause mess around with our weight, our mood and our brain, did you know that the menopause can … The link between the menopause and gut health

The Secret to Looking and Feeling Young. (It’s not what you think)

Feeling young While I agree with many of the concerns people have about the ever-increasing pressure on women to look younger, I also think it’s perfectly natural to want to … The Secret to Looking and Feeling Young. (It’s not what you think)

Food is supposed to nourish us, not make us afraid to eat it

You would think that here in the UK, in the 21st century, nutrient deficiencies would be impossible to contemplate.  After all, just look at the abundance of food on offer … Food is supposed to nourish us, not make us afraid to eat it

I faced my fears and had my smear

I faced my fears and had my smear. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35. I’m 58, not in my 20’s or 30’s, and I had … I faced my fears and had my smear