Gillian Potter I take a supplement by Quest called Flavanon4 with phyto-Oestrogens. I buy through a health food shop ( Jan de Vries shop in Troon ) and it is £10.45 for one month supply. I started it after my GP took me off my HRT in January and I think it helps. I also take starflower oil capsules.

Tomasa Macapinlac I am holistic practitioner. So I’ve been able to manage with Chinese Herbal Patent Formulas and you might want to check out my video on how to cool your body down https://youtu.be/q1ESBe5_gqw

Cheryl Bass Tomasa Macapinlac is there a Chakra for the menopause. I was shown a spot just up from the inside of my ankle?

 

Cheryl Bass What about the psychological side of things Bernadette Nicholas and Gillian Potter?

Tomasa Macapinlac Also when it comes to healthy breast, I have this video for you – https://youtu.be/sPcgMilY9N0

 

Caroline Rowlands I feel your pain Cheryl. After 3 years hard work to shift a lot of unwanted weight the menopause hit me 9 months ago and promptly gave me some of it back overnight! That coupled with the night sweats and a serious lack of sleep found me retreating into a zombyish semi reclusive state again! Not good so I gave in and started HRT patches (didnt help) but there is some good news … i stopped the HRT 2 weeks ago having found a natural progesterone hormone replacement cream. 2 weeks in and so far so good. Im averaging a full nights sleep every other night and the sweats havent come back. If you want the name of product let me know and i will send it on later.

Tomasa Macapinlac So everyone thinks they have a healthy diet, I find that healthy is different for each individual. What I have found is that the cleaner my diet is, the less likely that I’m going to experience menopause. I’m 52 years old, vibrant, healthy and deal wi…See More

Karen Thrush Cheryl Bass Kinesiology can help to see exactly what is going on in your body and what it needs to rebalance your hormones often black cohosh and vit e can help but best to test exactly what you need. Happy to book you in in the new year. Xx

Amanda Dear As someone who has gone through this I have people around you that you can lean on but that will be honest with you when you are being a dick
Go with it. I felt knackered a lot and tried to ignore it. That doesn’t work Give a shout if you want a chat – I have had the tshirts a while x

Gaynor Martin Hi i take juice plus and a healthy clean diet, have had no problems so far, anyone interested in a wholefood plant based nutritional product please message me. I have lots of customers with great success xx

Kath Hiscock I’m with you on this one Lady B. Trying to exercise, eat healthily and let nature take its course at the minute!

Sara Flay Hi Cheryl I’m 35 and peri menopausal. A positive mindset is key. I’ve come to terms with this phase of my life happening way younger than most women and for me it’s like my body is saying this is your time for you. It’s not about being a woman who can have children any more but it’s now my time for me. What do I want and most importantly what don’t I want. It’s actually very liberating when you embrace this new phase of life in a positive way x

Maria Allyn You are not alone. I truly believe that there is a silent epidemic of midlife women struggling to find clarity during this life stage. I’d like you to possibly shift your view on what you’re experiencing. Try to see midlife as a gift. We are now unencumbered and able to focus on finding our joy. Life is paving the way for self exploration; having a child is not an option, the children you do have are out of the house or on their way, your finances are somewhat stable and you’ve picked up some wisdom along the way. smile emoticon After decades of serving others, you can not serve yourself. Talk about freedom! There’s nothing wrong with retreating, in fact I encourage it. It’s important to disconnect from the distractions that begin when you wake up and reach for the phone and end with that last email check before bed. You can’t embrace this new chapter without making friends with the “new you” that is finding it’s wings. That can only be done by being quietly aware. Your stomach will flutter when a chance of joy is presented. It may be a ceramic class, learning the tango or joining a bowling league. Doors will open and when the do ,say YES! This is the time to chart your course and get in the drivers seat of your own life. Kudos on asking for help.

Cheryl Bass Thank you ladies – I agree Maria Allyn – I think there is a silent epidemic of women struggling to find clarity at this stage of their lives.
I think it’s because your body is going through many things all at one stage – sleep patterns changing, hot sweats and the emotional roller coaster. They are all natural to that season in our lives and lives we normally demand so much of ourselves within.
So many women at this stage of their lives like me don’t have a mother or mother figure figure to speak to, which itself can bring up sadness.
I don’t think one size fits all in any of this. I think it’s more about listening to what we need. Listening to that still small voice within ourselves and finding patient loving people who can help you talk it all through for yourself and being patient with yourself.

Wendy Ismail Hi Cheryl, how lovely that many women have responded and shared their experience. I went through an early menopause at 42, precisely the time my 13 year old daughter was hitting puberty! Sometimes Mother Nature plays strange games with us! Anyway, my approach was supported by my doctor who suggested trying herbal remedies, exercise and a change in my eating habits. It’s not for everyone, but black cohosh worked for me. I am now a completely different person- physically, emotionally and mentally…although it has been far from easy at times! However, 10 years later I feel that I have survived the menopause and have a different approach to my life and well being. Everyone is different and sometimes it takes a while to find what works for you, so don’t give up ( not that you ever would!). Sharing experiences definitely helps, so any progress towards enabling women going through this to communicate and support each other certainly helps!