Menopause and Hormones

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy: Balancing Hormones Naturally

Hormonal imbalances can have a significant impact on our overall well-being, affecting everything from our mood and energy levels to our reproductive health. In recent years, there has been growing interest in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as a natural and effective approach to rebalancing hormones. Let’s take a closer look at BHRT and its […]

Understanding Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Understanding Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

From Dizziness to Dry Mouth – The Lesser Known Symptoms of Menopause

Most women on the confident side of 40 are familiar with what menopause symptoms to look out for. They’re the ones we hear about the most. Aside from the irregular periods, there’s hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, weight gain and general lethargy. However there are many less common and less well known symptoms of […]

When will my menopause hot flushes stop?

Hot menopausal flushes can strike at any time of the day or night and are often accompanied by sudden and excessive sweating. The personal and unpredictable heat wave can cause significant sleep disturbance and impact on work, family life and the quality of a woman’s day. What causes hot flashes? Everybody has what’s called a […]

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Top doctor says buying cheap HRT hormones is a waste of money

In a recent podcast on Paul Burgess’ Functional Medicine site, leading U.S. menopause specialist, Dr Carolyn DeLucia, said that the quality of hormones used in hormone replacement therapy is the number one indicator of whether the treatment will bring about positive results. “One of the issues I have…is the quality of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy,” […]

Encouraging patients to stick to the plan

According to a World Health Organisation report ¹ around half of all patients with a chronic disease, do not follow the treatment prescribed by their doctor. It’s a big statistic and one that is of concern to all health professionals. While most patients will commit to a short course developed in consultation with their doctor, […]

Why medicines become unavailable and what to do about it.

Has your medication been taken off the market? For anyone managing a chronic health condition or protracted illness, the thought of a drug manufacturer discontinuing their medication is not a cheery one. Patients often go through a lengthy process of ‘trial and error’ to find a medication regime that works for them – to start […]

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