Emotions Out of Control?
Perimenopause and menopause may be an emotionally volatile and unstable time for many. Having a set of tools to lean on at vulnerable times is […]
Congratulations! You Are Middle Age! What now?
Over 45? Congratulations! You’ve made it to middle age! In the past, even recently, our western culture would have had us worn out and dried […]
Be Comfortable with Your Tears, It’s Okay to Cry
Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone, is the famous opening line of the poem Solitude by US author and […]
Why Am I Crying!?
Crying can be a therapy within itself. It’s no longer viewed as a sign of weakness or embarrassment. Or at least in theory it isn’t. […]
Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Chickpea and Walnut Sauce
Ingredients: 4tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2cm cube fresh ginger, finely chopped ½ tsp ground cumin […]
Walnuts for Life.
If you have ever seen a walnut, you can be forgiven for thinking they are good for the brain. They look like a mini brain, […]
Susie Elelman Sets Us Straight Regarding Unrealistic Expectations
It’s easy to get swept up in a movie and to wish your life replicated what was happening on the screen but in reality that […]
The Power of Protein, More So During Perimenopause and Menopause
It seems that eating adequate, good quality protein combined with resistance exercise and physical activity are of particular importance as we age. According to CSIRO, […]
Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber
Watermelon can be so versatile. Simply jazz up a salad with cubed watermelon. Make a refreshing watermelon lemonade mocktail (4 cups watermelon, 1 ½ cup […]
Watermelon May Be the New Viagra!
I know it’s the wrong time of the year for watermelon but keep this in mind for summer! If you can’t wait, have a look […]
How to Revive Your Sex Life After Menopause
Menopause will almost certainly heat up your life between the sheets – but probably not in the way that you’d like. Hot flushes and night […]
Sex Drive Dwindling?
There is nothing wrong with your libido unless you think there is. Your libido is your overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity. There […]
