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Two menopausal ladies holding a variety of salad and vegetables whilst smiling at the camera.
We wrote about the sort of foods we should be eating during perimenopause and into menopause, but are there foods we should be avoiding?  Can the foods we eat have a significant negative effect during this time of life?....
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A selection of phytoestrogen rich foods, which are helpful in menopause, against a light wood background
We all know we should be eating a healthy, balanced diet with at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but picking a diet plan to follow can be tricky.  There are so many diet plans and eating styles out there that picking the right one for this transitional stage of life gets complicated.  One of the ways...
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A smiling menopausal lady in workout gear stands against a pink background holding a yoga mat.

We've written about the importance of joint health in menopause; the drop in oestrogen levels means we are less able to deal with the inflammation that comes from daily wear and tear and this can lead to stiff and painful joints. Joint health and muscle health are firmly linked...

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A menopausal woman stands on a beach, rubbing her eyes indicating she is very tired.
It is often the psychological symptoms of menopause that have the most far-reaching impact on daily life, as depression or anxiety can affect sleep, which increases fatigue that often then leads to unhealthy eating and a lack of exercise.  A lack of exercise and a poor diet can contribute to feeling low, and so the cycle continues.  It's so easy to get caught up...
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The back view of a woman running her hands through her long, straight brown hair.

...Maybe it's MenoShake?  We want to talk about the effect that menopause related hair loss has on women and what we can do about it.  Our hair can be considered our crowning glory and although it can be seen as a purely cosmetic concern, our hair and how we feel about the way we look plays an important part...

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