The Power of Flaxseeds for Menopausal Women: Benefits and Tips
Perimenopause and changes in hormones can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Phytoestrogens, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in certain foods, have been shown to offer several health benefits for menopausal women, including the alleviation of symptoms. What are Phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are a group of naturally occurring compounds found in certain foods, including […]
Juicy Vee™ Muffins
Funny story – I have been playing with replacing flour with milled flax seed for many years. And have a number of recipes for biscuits and muffins. One of the benefits of adding milled flaxseeds to your diet is to counter the loss of oestrogen that happens in the peri-menopause phase of life. Milled flaxseed […]
Does Menopause Make You Fat?
As a fitness professional, I’ve heard many misconceptions about menopause and weight gain. Recently, a fitness influencer made a bold claim that menopause doesn’t cause weight gain – instead, our health and eating well standards drop during this time of life. While I appreciated her perspective, it got me thinking about the science behind menopause […]
The connection between brain fog and menopause
This year for World Menopause Day, the theme is cognition and mood. As you know, I am very interested in all thing’s menopause. But you might not know that I am currently working with Synapse – Australia’s leading organisation supporting those with brain injury. My role with Synapse is content creation – so for the […]
Your health is like a 3-legged stool
It’s no secret that leading a healthy lifestyle can help you live longer. But what’s often overlooked is the importance of having healthy relationships. Studies have shown that strong social connections are just as crucial to your health as eating right and exercising regularly. Social interactions help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost immunity. […]
When should I start thinking about menopause?
If you are kid wrangling right now, or a fitness professional who is working with mums, menopause may be the last thing that you will be thinking about. Menopause is something that happens in your 50’s, right? And for many women, that thought alone will move it from the Need To Know Basket to the […]
Is this my last menstrual period?
I am 52 years old and every time I get my period I wonder if it is my last one. The average age for women to complete the menopause transition is around 51. And to be clear – that means that you have had exactly 12 months free of your period before you can claim […]
Is starting strength training in post menopause years TOO LATE?
Recently I gave a presentation to fitness professionals and students of Fit Asia (Singapore) about the importance of strength training for women in their peri-menopause years. And I got asked a very important question at the end of my presentation: Is starting strength training in post menopause years TOO LATE??? What a great question… and […]
Training Women – a male perspective
Hi, Travis Mattern here from www.fitnesseducationonline.com.au and i’ve recently written a blog on why it’s important to upskill when training women… from the male perspective. So here it is! As a young male trainer working at an all female bootcamp you would think I would’ve been more aware about working with pre/post natal women. To […]
Prolapse. What will be your last straw?
Most women accumulate the risks of prolapse over time. Although just one may tip you over the edge, they are certainly not usually in isolation. Understand the 10 most significant risk factors for prolapse. Being fore warned is being fore armed. 49% of all post natal women will experience prolapse* So if you have had […]