What are the things most women complain about in menopause? Hot flushes, mood swings, hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, sleep problems hot flashes, weight gain and even more mood swings … I know, I keep repeating certain symptoms, but I just want to reinforce the idea that more women complain about mood swings and hot flushes/flashes, than any other symptom  … except weight gain... 

If you are unlucky enough to have been re-visited by pimples – in the form of adult hormonal breakouts – now could be a good time to stay away from dairy products.   Why?   Dairy products stimulate the body to produce a variety of hormones, including insulin and insulin-like growth factor, that can exacerbate an acne re-visitation.   There has been a lot of research available... 

As you age, you will probably find you will gain weight and that it doesn’t respond to the weight-loss efforts you may have used when you were younger. This aggravating phenomenon occurs primarily because your metabolism starts slowing down and you need fewer calories each day to maintain the energy balance. In terms of your metabolism, your fifties are very different to your forties and weight... 

Did you know that Vitamin D is the only vitamin that the body can produce on its own – but it needs the help of sunlight. Unfortunately, we are constantly being told to stay out of the sun and if we walk anywhere or spend time out of doors, to make sure we are wearing sun screen because the sun damages our skin. Besides skin cancer, the sun also causes wrinkles and brown marks and premature aging... 

My friend Katy Manning Usually you only here the bad about menopause, but it’s important to remember that 20% of women will never experience a hot flash/flush or mood swings. So for those of you dreading the event (which in terms of inevitability, ranks up there with death and taxes!),  let’s separate some fact from fiction. If a woman hasn’t had a period for 12 consecutive months, she’s officially... 

“I’m on a diet” you say and hey presto, you’re bombarded with advice! “Don’t eat after 6 p.m.” “Drink lots of water.” “Eat six small meals a day” “Only eat three times a day.” And most of these tips and tricks are a complete waste of time … but they help us believe that we are finding a quick fix. There is no such thing as a quick fix (first myth!); it probably took... 

Pills, potions, scalpels, injectibles, fillers and even sheep placenta injections! All used by stars and celebrities to fight the fickle finger of time and gravity. But what can we do, as mere mortals, to chase away (or at least keep at bay) the gravity and aging challenges we face … inside AND out? Some tips and tricks you can try  are: Play some mind games to keep your brain active and agile....