Perimenopause Skin Changes: What to Expect and How to Care for Your Skin
Perimenopause is a natural stage of life that brings with it a whole host of physical and emotional changes. Among the most common (yet often overlooked) are perimenopause skin changes. Many women notice their skin behaves differently in their forties and fifties: it may feel drier, more sensitive, or prone to breakouts in ways it […]
Menopause and Depression: Understanding the Connection and Finding Your Way Through
If you are going through menopause and finding that your mood has taken a dip, you are not alone. Many women experience emotional changes during this stage of life. While hot flushes and sleep problems are often talked about, the link between menopause and depression can sometimes be overlooked. As women, we often juggle so […]
The Power of Protein: How Nutrition in Menopause Supports Strength, Energy, and Wellbeing
Nutrition in menopause plays a vital role in how we feel, function, and thrive. As women reach the age of 35 and beyond, our bodies go through hormonal shifts that affect everything from metabolism to muscle mass and bone health. That’s why maintaining a balanced diet becomes more important than ever, especially during the summer […]
Perimenopause and Sleep: Why It’s So Hard – And What You Can Do About It
If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep during perimenopause, you’re far from alone. Insomnia, night sweats, anxiety, and early waking are some of the most common and disruptive symptoms women face as hormones begin to shift in midlife. In this blog, we’re exploring the powerful connection between perimenopause and sleep, why these issues […]
Menopause and ADHD – The Perfect Storm
If you’re navigating midlife and suddenly feeling more scattered, forgetful, or emotionally overwhelmed than ever before, you’re not alone. For many women, the intersection of menopause and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) creates what feels like a perfect storm, an intense and often misunderstood clash of hormones, focus, and emotional regulation. And here’s the thing: […]
Aching Joints and Menopause
What’s Really Going On and How to Find Relief If you’ve found yourself waking up with stiff fingers, sore knees, or an aching back as you approach midlife, you’re not alone. Aching joints during menopause is one of the most common, and most frustrating symptoms women report, yet it often goes unrecognised or gets blamed […]
100 most common symptoms of Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, and it can begin as early as your late 30s or early 40s. While many women expect the occasional hot flush or missed period, few are prepared for the wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that can occur during this time. At Owning Your […]
Staying on track this Easter!
HOW TO NUTRITIONALLY SUPPORT YOUR BODY OVER THE EASTER PERIOD Prioritise Protein at Every Meal Hormonal fluctuations can impact muscle mass, blood sugar, and energy. Including high-quality protein — like eggs, nuts, fish or collagen peptides — because at every meal this helps support metabolism, mood and cravings. Read on for more nutritional support for women over […]
5 Summer Midlife Essentials
Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for overall health and well-being, especially as we age and our nutritional needs evolve. Staying mindful of what we eat becomes even more important to support our bodies through various life stages and we will outline in particular why women over 35 need to focus on protein. As we […]
Summer Nutrition in Midlife
Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for overall health and well-being, especially as we age and our nutritional needs evolve. For women aged 35 and over, staying mindful of what we eat becomes even more important to support our bodies through various life stages. As we enter the summer months, it can be tempting to […]