When menopause hits, it can feel all-consuming and overwhelming. From hot flushes and insomnia to brain fog and pain down there, the transition can make you feel like a shadow of your former self, living your life dictated by your temperamental hormones. But life doesn't need to end when the transition begins. In this brand-new title, we'll explore ways to support yourself naturally through menopause, from how to tailor your diet to soothe your symptoms and exercises to keep your body strong, to ways to find positivity at this stage of your life.
natural MENOPAUSE
The three menopause stages • Peri, post, or just plain meno… Here’s the lowdown on your stage of the ‘pause’
1 PERI MENOPAUSE
2 THE MENOPAUSE • The menopause itself is said to have been reached when a woman has been period-free for 12 continuous months.
3 POST MENOPAUSE
YOUR HORMONES EXPLAINED • These hormones are essential for every aspect of life, but what’s what?
Menopause symptoms • A guide to the key physical and mental symptoms of the menopause transition
Physical symptoms
Mental symptoms
OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS • During and after menopause, your risk of some other health conditions can increase
Track your triggers • Identify what’s causing your symptoms to help you manage them better
KEEP TRACK • Log your symptoms to identify patterns and triggers
Choosing a natural menopause • Find the right path for you and reap the benefits throughout this life transition
KEEP IT SIMPLE • Why natural menopause management doesn’t have to be complicated
Hormones gone haywire? • Time to find out why you’re feeling out of sorts
THE RESULTS • Count up your scores, then read on to see how best to help how you’re feeling …
You are what you eat • Feeling worse for wear? Reaching for the chocolate or a big glass of red? Here’s why understanding nutrition and its effects on your body is key to helping you feel the best version of yourself
THE WORST OFFENDERS • Guilty pleasures can do more harm than good, but you can still enjoy them in moderation
FOOD SENSITIVITIES • As oestrogen drops during menopause we can develop new food sensitivities
Nourish your body • Nutritionist Kate Llewellyn-Waters shares her top vitamins to see you through menopause
BE GOOD TO YOUR GUT • It’s important to nourish your microbiome
Seeds of change • Could a sprinkling of goodness in your daily diet help to offset debilitating menopause symptoms?
MAGIC MORSELS • Here are some of the top nutrients found in seeds and how they can help your body
3 MENOPAUSE MUST-EATS • Along with seeds, munch on these phytoestrogen foods to help combat symptoms…
Menopause-friendly recipes • From brain fog to hot flushes, soothe your symptoms and feel better with our nutritious dishes
Herbal heroes • Plants don’t just look pretty in your garden, many can also help menopause symptoms
Exercise and menopause • Find the right path for you and reap the benefits throughout this life transition
EXERCISE FOR WEIGHT-LOSS • The secret to shedding those excess pounds
WHAT TO SKIP • Not all exercises are equal and some can be downright dangerous
Trim, tone & boost your mood • Going through the menopause? With this easy workout, you’ll build your strength and get a handle on hormonal weight gain
Short and oh-so-sweet yoga • Restore calm and increase your flexibility with this soothing 15-minute plan
Is this your perfect all-body workout? • It helps your heart and posture, boosts fitness and weight loss and improves your mental health – what’s not to love about Nordic...