Tag Archives: menopause

Surviving and thriving during menopause

Watch my video chat with Jane Barrett Here at Just For Tummies, we like to make a point of marking World Menopause Day, which takes place every October, by diving deeper into the powerful connection between the health of the gut and menopause. This year, I was delighted to speak to Jane Barrett, an experienced […]

Can menopause cause digestive problems?

Learn more in our Menopause and Gut Health Guide There’s been lots of talk and media attention about menopause in recent years and I applaud and welcome this shift towards encouraging open conversations among women. Once considered a taboo subject, menopause is now being brought to the forefront, with more women sharing their experiences and […]

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 […]