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Menopause

10 Gentle Ways to Support Your Hormones Naturally

1. Prioritise Restful Sleep

Your body does so much repair work while you rest. A calm bedtime routine — dim lights, herbal tea, and no screens — helps your hormones regulate and your nervous system unwind.


2. Balance Blood Sugar

Keep your energy and mood steady by eating balanced meals with protein, healthy fats, and fibre. Avoid skipping meals and limit sugary snacks.


3. Manage Stress Gently

Stress raises cortisol, which can disrupt other hormones. Take regular moments of calm — try breathwork, journaling, time in nature, or a soothing reflexology session.


4. Move with Kindness

Exercise supports insulin and mood hormones, but go gently — walks, yoga, and stretching can be just as beneficial as intense workouts.


5. Support Your Liver

Your liver helps clear excess hormones. Nourish it with greens, cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli or kale), and fresh lemon water.


6. Stay Hydrated

Hormones need hydration to move smoothly through the body. Sip water or herbal teas like nettle or chamomile throughout the day.


7. Nourish with Healthy Fats

Good fats like avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and oily fish are building blocks for hormone production — don’t skip them!


8. Honour Your Cycle

Notice how your energy changes throughout your menstrual cycle. Rest when your body asks, and lean into your natural rhythm.


9. Connect and Communicate

Talking about your experiences helps relieve emotional stress and reminds you that you’re not alone. Connection is medicine.


10. Book Regular Reflexology Sessions

Reflexology gently supports your endocrine system, eases stress, and encourages your body to restore balance from within.
It’s one of the most grounding, nurturing ways to care for yourself through hormonal changes.

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Menopause

World Menopause Awareness Day – 18th October

What is Menopause?

Menopause marks the point in time when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. The average age is around 51 in the UK, though it can happen earlier or later. The time leading up to menopause is called perimenopause, when hormone levels fluctuate and symptoms often begin.

Common Symptoms

Menopause is a biological transition, but the symptoms can be wide-ranging and affect daily life. They may include:

  • Hot flushes and night sweats

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Mood changes, anxiety, or low confidence

  • Brain fog and memory lapses

  • Irregular periods

  • Joint pain, headaches, or palpitations

  • Vaginal dryness and changes in libido

It’s estimated that around 80% of women experience symptoms, with about 25% finding them severe enough to impact their quality of life.

Why Awareness Matters

Despite being a natural stage of life, menopause has historically been under-discussed, leaving many women feeling unsupported. Raising awareness helps to:

  • Encourage open conversations at home and in the workplace

  • Highlight the importance of medical and holistic support

  • Ensure women know they are not alone in their experience

  • Promote research and education on long-term health impacts (such as bone and heart health, which can be affected post-menopause)

Support and Self-Care

Every woman’s experience is unique, but some steps can help manage the transition:
🌿 Lifestyle changes – balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and good sleep hygiene
🌿 Professional support – talking to a GP or specialist about treatment options, including HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)
🌿 Complementary therapies – reflexology, yoga, meditation, or acupuncture, which many women find soothing
🌿 Community – connecting with others going through the same stage can provide reassurance and solidarity


This World Menopause Awareness Day, let’s encourage education, conversation, and compassion—because menopause is not just a medical event, it’s a life stage that deserves understanding, support, and respect. 💛