I am a woman, hear me ROAR! Speaking out about peri and post-menopause. And mood swings, lack of libido, dry vagina’s and finding your power because these things are real! When it comes to talking about the signs and symptoms of peri and post-menopause there are women out there who raise the bar. In fact, […]
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Dr Bo Hendgen DO ND is the founder and CEO of Absolute Essential, a New Zealand company which designs 100% organic, premium quality essential plant oil products of the highest therapeutic value. Born in Germany, she grew up in France and studied aromatic medicine there. Basically, if you’ve never heard of it before, this type
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Community. Interaction. Human to human contact. Did you know these things are key to our health and happiness and how we go through life? In fact, women’s ageing researchers say it’s more important than nutrition and exercise! Also – importantly for us – it’s vital to how we go through perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Women
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According to Ms Google, a lot of women search the question ‘when does menopause begin?’ And Ms G knows everything, right? Well, maybe not quite everything, but pretty close! So let us address this common query for you. When does menopause begin? To be honest, the question is something of a misnomer. It would be
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Menopause friendly ANZAC biscuits? Yep, you see one of the secrets to getting through perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause is making some dietary tweaks. As well as finding good support (like our Merry Peri® and Perky Post®) and moving your body are also smart choices. 7 wellness pillars for your best menopause We recommend 7 pillars for
Contrary to what the image of a post-menopausal woman typically used to be, this generation of women are standing up, taking charge and inspiring men and women of all ages all over the world.
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Laughter really is the best medicine – it’s a fabulous thing. One of the tricks to getting through challenges and changing life situations with aplomb is employing humour! Aka laughter. Or, as we refer to it, a healthy dose of vitamin H. There’s no denying that the symptoms of perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause can present
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Tara Lock – Chilly Towel founder When Tara Locke was diagnosed with cancer, she began experiencing constant overheating throughout her chemotherapy treatment. The Story of Chilly Towels “Whilst going through chemo, I was placed into instant menopause, which caused a lot of overheating issues and continues to do,” she says. “I began sourcing and testing
“I just have to look at food and I put on weight.” We hear this all the time! Indeed, we’ve learned that one of your biggest pain points on the menopausal journey is weight gain. In particular menopausal belly fat or ‘meno belly’ as it’s sometimes called. It’s the feedback we receive on the daily.
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Meet Goodbye, the skincare brand with a difference. Goodbye was developed by American-born Becky Cashman over 20 years ago when she visited New Zealand. Inspiration hit while she was working as an outdoor guide in the South Island. The company’s first success was Goodbye SANDFLY. How it all began Becky met her Kiwi husband (then
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A long, cool and icy drink is on our wishlist – something that doesn’t cause hormonal chaos and is waistline-friendly. Enter our Green Goddess Nectar Smoothie. It ticks all of those boxes, and it’s easy-peasy to make. Simple is one of our non-negotiables. You’re welcome. 🙂 Enjoy! Green Goddess Nectar Smoothie Green Smoothie Ingredients: 1
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Books about menopause. They’re one of our greatest resources. Even in the digital age books stand tall. While some people may have turned to eBooks and Kindle, for many nothing takes the place of the page-turning sound of a ‘real’ book. Whatever form you choose for your information gathering we’ve shared three comprehensive books about
This oh-so-pretty pomegranate and cranberry relish is a nutrient-rich treat. Although the recipe is actually a sauce I felt it ended up more like a relish so that’s what I called it. That said, it’s completely interchangeable. Pomegranate power Have you worked with pomegranates before? Indeed, sprinkling a few of the seeds on top of
Pan toasted dukkah. Ever tried it? It’s delish! Nutty and spicy with all the PPFF goodness of almonds, sunflower, sesame and fennel seeds plus ground cumin and coriander which all contribute to healthy hormones. Dukkah is actually an Egyptian condiment, which is traditionally eaten by dipping bread into olive oil (good fat) and then into
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Let’s look at the history (and stigma) of menopause. Have you noticed how often the word is swept under the carpet? It’s a pretty ugly word – the Chinese term ‘Second Spring’ is so much nicer! Whatever you think of it, ‘menopause’ is a word that’s often misused, as it’s used so broadly. In actuality,
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Sometimes women connect common menopausal symptoms like brain fog and forgetfulness with dementia, which is a legitimate worry given the statistics. Indeed, according to Dr Karen Coates, dementia has taken over from heart disease as the number one killer of women in Australia and in New Zealand. And it affects over 70,000 Kiwis. Lisa Genova
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The human brain, I mean your brain is phenomenal. It’s actually the cornerstone of your life because they govern everything you do – how you think, feel, act and interact with others. The brain is also what shapes your personality. And your brain changes during menopause. According to the amazingly innovative brain-body Amen Clinics in
Let’s look at how menopause affects your amazing brain So, you’re going about normal life when a friend says something seemingly innocuous. For some reason, you feel extremely hurt and are tempted to scream at them. Or perhaps your thought processes feel foggy, you keep forgetting things and your mental clarity appears to have taken
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The brain and menopause. This is a very important subject as peri/menopause and diminishing estrogen can have a profound effect on our brains. Brain Changes During Menopause You might have noticed you’re experiencing things like brain fog and forgetting where you’ve put your keys. These are very common symptoms of peri and post-menopause. They’re inconvenient
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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.
