The MyMT™ KITCHEN: A package of heart protection in this delicious sweet potato dish.
It was in Melbourne, Australia, sitting in the large lecture theatre at the inaugural WHO conference on Health and Ageing, when I first heard about the Okinawan Longevity Studies. The presenter was regaling us with graph after graph about the effect of diet on the health of some of the world’s longest living people on […]
MyMT™ Education: Exercise Behaviour Change – Supporting active ageing for women.
‘Adopting healthy behaviours implies a multitude of challenges for individuals and unfortunately, medical advice and prescriptions do not guarantee lifestyle changes,’ mentions research out of Spain, calling for a greater alliance between Clinicians and Health Professionals, especially when it comes to women’s exercise in the menopause transition and of course, exercise adherence. [Godoy-Izquierdo et al., […]
“I felt like I was running on adrenaline yet was totally exhausted.” [Aleta, Australia]
“It was a year where I felt totally uncomfortable within myself at 54 years of age. Stressful events, an all-consuming full-time job and life-threatening family illnesses had caused me to feel like I was constantly on the run and waiting for the next wave of something terrible to happen. I felt like I was running […]
How Lack of Sleep Contributes to Post Menopause Weight Gain
Date Published: 16th March 2026 Date Modified: 1st April 2026 Author: Dr Wendy Sweet (PhD) Overview Lack of sleep during menopause and post-menopause can disrupt hormones that regulate metabolism, fat storage, and appetite. Changes in cortisol, melatonin, and insulin levels may reduce overnight fat burning and contribute to post menopause weight gain. Improving sleep quality […]
MyMT™ Education for Practitioners: Is this type of regular exercise as effective as menopause HRT?
Back in 1998, American Gerontologist, John Rowe and Academic, Robert Kahn, wrote a paper called ‘Successful Ageing’. I remember reading it one day during my studies. Sitting in the University library feeling overweight, exhausted and probably, at the time, rubbing my knees, nothing about my ageing felt ‘successful’ at all. However the paper, gave me […]
Post Menopause Hot Flushes: Will my hot flashes ever stop?
Every day I get emails from women who are thinking about joining me on the MyMT™ programmes, because they feel overwhelmed with night sweats and hot flushes. Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause. Yet many postmenopausal women experience them too. Understandably, they have a huge impact on their quality of life, so finding […]
“I thought once you hit post-menopause, you just had to keep suffering. I didn’t know you could make lifestyle changes and improve your sleep.” [Jill, Canada]
The email and photo arrived out of the blue – it was from Jill, who lives on Wasaga Beach in Canada. I had to google to see where she lives. That’s her in the banner above. “Here’s a picture of me last spring on the beach. Wasaga Beach is the longest fresh water beach in […]
“I became very bloated and had no energy! Now, I am 10kg lighter, fitter and feel amazing.” [Giovanna, NZ]
“I’m very passionate about the subject of menopause which I knew nothing about until the beginning of last year. In fact, at the time, I thought I was going crazy and wanted to share my story with other women. This is my story: I found myself putting on a lot of weight, especially around my […]
MyMT™ Education for Practitioners: Skeletal Muscle Changes in Menopause – and why heavy weight training is not for everyone.
“Since my body-building competition, I’ve been trying to grow muscle, but all I’ve gained is 6kg of mainly fat. My liver had become very unhealthy”. [Lyn, Australia] What your clients do each day of their life affects their symptoms in menopause. I’m often telling my own clients this, including former body-builder, Lyn, from Australia. Since […]
