When we talk about menopause, gut health probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. But it absolutely should be. Why? Because your gut and your emotions are closely connected – and if your gut is struggling, your mood often is too. Surprised? You’re not alone. But here’s the scoop: around 90% of serotonin, […]
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sBloat. Even the word bloat feels uncomfortable, right? It’s like your body’s saying “urgh”. When bloating strikes, your tummy can puff out, your jeans feel two sizes too small, and nothing in your wardrobe looks or feels good. You might even feel like you’ve packed on 5kg overnight! Is bloating normal in menopause? Short answer? Yes.
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Gut Feelings 💙 Q: I’ve got diarrhoea, could it be related to menopause? A: Yes, it could be. If you’re in pre-*, peri- or post-menopause and your gut’s playing up, you’re not alone. In fact, digestive drama is suprisingly common during this phase of life. We’re talking acid reflux, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and gas. Yep
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Food really is powerful when it comes to navigating your peri menopause journey. Whether you’re in peri or post-menopause, what you eat can make a big difference to how you feel. Indeed, certain foods may support healthy weight management (don’t we love that?!) and ease digestive niggles like gas, bloating and constipation. Other foods? They
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If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, yu’re not alone! It’s a great question, and we’re here to clear up any confusion. Gut Health & Menopause: The Inside Story Your gut health is a big deal – it impacts everything from how well you absorb nutrients to your mood and menopause symptoms.
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Did you know chocolate is one of the top cravings for Meno Women? Would you agree? Are you a chocolate fiend? While that’s OK sometimes, a lot of chocolate these days is filled with not-so-great ingredients. As well as lots of refined sugar which is not kind to our insulin, our waistlines or our hormones. So this makes
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Our recipes are perfect for everyone – especially women in pre-, peri- and post-menopause. 💙 Each one is packed with PPFF or protein, phytoestrogens, (healthy) fat and fibre to nourish your body naturally. Plus they’re also anti-inflammatory and inspired by the Mediterranean Diet – delicious, balanced and designed to help you thrive. Why PPFF? PPFF works wonders
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Paresthesia – ever heard of it? Also known as tingling extremities this isn’t one of the more common perimenopause or post-menopause signs, but when it strikes, it can be seriously seriously frustrating. So, what exactly is paresthesia? You know that weird numb, prickly sensation when your leg ‘falls asleep’ from sitting the wrong way? Then, when you
If you’re among 80% of women, chances are you’ll experience some of the common symptoms of menopause so you’re going to love extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)! Indeed, some of signs and symptoms include inflammation, sore muscles and joints and the good news is EVOO is magical for these. One reason we always recommend the
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One of the more frequent questions we get is centred around libido and, by association, vaginal dryness. But relationship woes and/or a sore va-jay-jay aren’t something we desire, are they? However, in many cases, the two go hand-in-hand. (Oh dear!) Not tonight darling I’ve got a headache Indeed, a lack of libido can be due
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It’s a crying shame but many women going through menopause have come face to face with libido loss. But if that’s not something you’ve come up against, you can do a happy dance because not everyone experiences it. In fact, some ladies become hot-to-trot (smile-y face). However, if your sexual drive has plummeted it can
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Introducing a delicious broccoli pesto recipe This broccoli pesto recipe is good for the waistline, great for hormone balancing and peri/menopause, and even better – it’s delicious. One of my favourite things to do is make zucchini noodles. They’ve helped changed my life nutritionally. And if you haven’t tried them yet, I totally recommend giving
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Lots and lots of women experience changes with menopause and gut health starting with perimenopause. As a result, bloating, food sensitivities/intolerances, constipation, diarrhoea or reflux/heartburn (GERD) can raise their heads. And oftentimes you don’t link your gut health with perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. I mean, why would you? Unsurprisingly, you probably think of menopause and
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Pregnant or menopausal? I know right? But the 40s can be a time of either possibility if you don’t practise birth control. As we’ve said in other stories such as 3 Signs That Point To You Being In Perimenopause and What Happens To Your Body During Menopause? menopause can creep up on us and be
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Menopausal weight gain often stems from hormone shifts – but not just the ones you’d expect. Estrogen and progesterone tend to steal the spotlight during perimenopause and post-menopause – and rightly so. These two hormones play leading roles in your body’s reproductive journey, and menopause marks the grand finale of their fertility-focused era. The hormonal
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How would you like a gorgeous, hormone-supporting, anti-inflammatory recipe? Of course you would! At least, your hormonally shifting body certainly will appreciate it. So, get ready for a taste sensation. We’ve created a delicious anti-inflammatory, hormone supporting and gut-friendly salad for you. But seriously, it’s so good you’ll enjoy it any time. And, once you’ve
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One of the most common (and frankly annoying) conditions of menopause is hair thinning, weakness and loss – when the reality is most of us want thicker hair. Always. It’s like our bodies didn’t get the memo that we’re trying to look fabulous through midlife, not lose our crowning glory. Photo by Kasia Serbin on
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Picture this: I’m in my 20s, out on the town, and random strangers are coming up and stroking my hair. Apparently, it looked so healthy and glossy, they felt compelled to touch it. Fast forward 24 hours: I’ve suffered a head injury, and that once ‘strokeable’ hair had to be shaved off. I ended up
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Pain during menopause is one of the most unrecognised signs of the meno years. But, the good news is it’s now been identified as menopause musculoskeletal syndrome. Now that’s what we call moving forward because women will be able to get some reasons for their pain, and things like frozen shoulder. Women in midlife are
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The conversation around menopause just got even more impactful with the emergence of the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause. Hallelujah! We needed this. Indeed, recent research is spotlighting a frequently overlooked aspect of midlife health: the musculoskeletal changes women experience during menopause. So, joint pain, muscle aches, frozen shoulder, and more are now grouped under a
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Reaching peri/menopause usually means we’re growing older, it’s part of our feminine life cycle. While there are cases of premature menopause, as a rule, it means we’ve reached age 40 or thereabouts. So there’s a bit of a taboo around the subject of both the menopause and growing older. Our society doesn’t honour ageing in the
Sleep. Ahh bliss! But for many Meno-She’s (women aged over 40) difficulties getting to sleep or staying asleep can be one of the first signs of perimenopause and it’s a killer. Don’t we all know how important a good night’s sleep is for our sanity? Ah-huh I hear you agree! But what you may not
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It’s time to wake up (pun intended!) because we’re thrilled to introduce you to none other than Elina Winnel, The Sleep Expert.
Elina isn’t just your average “sleep whisperer”—she’s a media darling, regularly sharing her expertise on major TV networks. After battling chronic insomnia herself, she didn’t just hit snooze on the problem.
She developed a science-backed approach that tackles sleep issues at the root—no quick fixes here.
Elina’s method is all about getting to the heart of the problem and transforming your sleep from tossing and turning into total bliss.
She’s helped countless people who once thought restful, rejuvenating sleep was just a dream (see what I did there?).
So grab your favourite pillow, get cosy, and enjoy this enlightening conversation.
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Did you know that 60% of Australian adults (and let’s be real, probably most of the rest of the world too) suffer from sleep disorders? If you’re tuning in to Women on Fire®, chances are you know sleep problems well – especially if you’re navigating the choppy waters of peri or post-menopause.
Sleep deprivation links to all kinds of pesky things: memory lapses, mood swings, stress, weight gain. And for us women in the throes of hormonal chaos, it’s like nature’s treacherous double-whammy! Not getting enough quality sleep messes with your body, brain, and gut, upping obesity, diabetes, and dementia risk. Yikes!
In this Mini Pause®, I’m unpacking some gems from Dr Michael Mosley’s 4 Weeks To Better Sleep co-created with Australia’s Flinders University Sleep Institute, alongside the SBS series Australia’s Sleep Revolution.
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This is the time when menstruation is well and truly over, the ovaries have stopped producing high levels of sex hormones and for many ladies, perimenopause symptoms subside.
Estrogen has protective qualities and the diminished levels mean organs such as your brain, heart and bones become more vulnerable. It’s also a key lubricant so your lips may become drier, your joints less supple and your vagina might be drier. In addition, your thyroid, digestion, insulin, cortisol and weight may alter.
At this juncture, a woman might experience an increase in the signs of reduced estrogen but she should have a decrease of perimenopause symptoms. That said, some women will experience symptoms like hot flushes for years or even the rest of their lives.
Peri = ‘near’
Most females begin to experience the symptoms of perimenopause in their mid-forties. Your progesterone levels decline from your mid-30s but it’s generally from around 40 that the rest of your sex hormones begin to follow suit.
Perimenopause is a different experience for every woman and some women may barely notice it. The first indicators are usually changes to the monthly cycle. This means that for some ladies, this can be accompanied by things like sore breasts, mood swings, weight gain around the belly, and fatigue as time goes on.
For those with symptoms it can be a challenging time physically, mentally and emotionally.
Importantly, perimenopause lasts – on average – four to 10 years. The transition is usually a gradual process and many women enter perimenopause without realising.
