Nutrients that matter to our health in menopause. The darker the chocolate, the better.
Cocoa contains more phenolic antioxidants than most foods. Knowing this is great news for those of you throwing some dark chocolate (preferably organic) into your shopping basket over the Easter break. You are doing your cells and tissues a favour if you have some dark chocolate – phenolic anti-oxidants are known to prevent inflammation and […]
Swollen ankles, aching legs and your changing lymphatic system in menopause.
I could see her struggling to walk along the hospital corridor. There we were in the Emergency Room unexpectedly – it was busy and there were a few middle-age nurses helping the never-ending stream of patients coming in the door – hubbie included. Noticing her discomfort and limping movement, I was drawn to look at […]
The cause of your morning wake-up heat wave in menopause: The Cortisol Awakening Response [CAR].
“Do you know why, when I immediately wake-up, I get a heat surge through my body?â she asked. The question took me back in time. A few years ago, when in my early 50s, I experienced the same phenomenon. Even though Iâm in post-menopause now, I still have the odd âheat surge on waking-upâ moment. […]
MyMTâą Education: The effect of citrus and their components on inflammation and immunity.
As your clients begin to unwind as another festive season approaches, I wonder if you are helping them to focus on ‘Citrus for Christmas’. If not, then have a read when you can. I talk a lot about anti-inflammatory components in certain foods, on my Health Practitioner Course, and it all starts with citrus fruits. […]
Putting menopause symptoms in ageing science and why ‘inflammaging’ matters.
Women dying at the end of World War 2 in New Zealand, didn’t have to worry too much about menopause affecting how they were ageing did they? As you can see from the Statistics New Zealand graph below, the average age of death was under 70 years old. Interestingly, it was heart disease (which causes […]
The Foods You Eat: How to regulate post-menopause inflammation.
Has there been a point in your life whereby you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what is the best diet for my health?” As the first generation of women to come through a diverse array of diets over the past few decades, I’m sure that as I did, you may have arrived in your […]
Why are my feet hot and sore? Keeping your plantar ligament pliable in menopause.
With the plantar fascia ligament under the sole of your foot, carrying around 10% to 14% of the total load of the foot and playing a dynamic role in walking, running and jumping, then don’t you think that if you’re going to continue these activities as you age, you might need to look after it […]
Will fasting help to reverse your changing health as you move through menopause?
In September, 1982, the National Cancer Institute in America said, “Changing the way we eat could offer some protection against cancer.” A year later in 1983, the American Cancer Society stated its belief that “a greater use of fruit and vegetables can significantly reduce a risk of developing cancer.”  At a similar time, over 30 years […]
The power of purple: The healthy ageing benefits of these New Zealand berries.
âDo you know about blackcurrants?â he asked. I nodded as I told him that the anthocyanins and other compounds in blackcurrants were getting great results in heart-health research. My presentation to some South Island New Zealand farmers about the changes in inflammation as we age had caught his attention. âWell, perhaps add a slide in your […]