Menopause, a natural phase of a woman's life, is often accompanied by bothersome symptoms in modern societies. However, intriguingly, Hadza women, a hunter-gatherer community in Tanzania, seem to navigate menopause with little to no symptoms. How is this possible!?!

I first became aware of the...

The menopause transition can bring with it numerous changes, both physically and emotionally, and sometimes our body may need a bit of extra support with certain vitamins and minerals. One mineral that plays a vital role during this transition is magnesium. Did you know that suboptimal magnesium...

Menopause is definitely a major turning point in a woman's life. It's like reaching a fork in the road where the choices we make can have a significant impact on our health and well-being now and down the road. Think of it as a crossroads that can lead us towards a future filled with vitality,...

Are you noticing that your favourite glass of wine or summer cocktail just doesn't sit well with you anymore? It can be frustrating, but it's not all in your head. Menopause brings about changes in our bodies that can impact our symptoms, hormone levels, and overall health. Let's dig into why...

Have you noticed how stubborn those extra pounds become during menopause? It's frustrating, right? Well, here's the thing: weight loss in menopause is not simply a matter of calories in and calories out. The transition through menopause, coupled with the natural changes that occur during midlife,...

As we approach midlife, our bodies go through some interesting changes. One of these changes involves ageing at the cellular level and the development of inflammation. Sounds fun, right? Well, not exactly. This combination of factors can lead to a condition known as inflammaging, where low-grade...

Estrogen plays an important role throughout the course of our reproductive lives and beyond. It regulates our menstrual cycle, strengthens our bones, controls our cholesterol, and much more. When our estrogen levels drop, we experience menopausal symptoms. During Perimenopause and even in...

Menopause can be a tough transition, and one of the most common challenges that women face during this time is weight gain. Now most women think of diet and exercise first when they think about how to lose weight, but did you know that getting enough sleep is essential to weight loss during...

Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can occur at any age, it is more prevalent in middle-aged women, particularly those going through perimenopause. 

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that typically...

You love your partner, but your libido is low. Between menopause, late nights, early mornings, work stress, family obligations, and a million other balls in the air, there is little time and energy left for sex. But relationships change, and the sex drive softens as we age… so, it’s...

Many menopausal women may turn to high-fat keto diets as a means of managing their weight. While these diets have gained popularity for their promise of quick weight loss, several drawbacks exist. Let’s look at the basics of high-fat keto diets, the hormonal changes that occur during...

Hormonal health is all about balance - but achieving the right balance can be a challenge, particularly for women in perimenopause. One of the most striking examples of this dynamic is found in women whose estrogen and progesterone balance is off-kilter. The wide range of resulting symptoms can...