Mental Health in Perimenopause: Common Misconceptions

As May rolls in, adorned with its spring blooms and warm breezes (anyone felt any of those yet?), it also marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on the often shadowed corners of mental wellbeing. It’s a perfect opportunity for us to zoom in on a subject that’s frequently […]

Embracing Change: Nurturing Your Skin Through Perimenopause

Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading to menopause, can be a time of profound change for women. Hormonal fluctuations during this period often manifest in various ways, including significant effects on the skin. In this article, we’ll explore what happens to our skin during perimenopause and share valuable insights on how to care for your skin […]

What is Menopause?

What is Menopause?

The word menopause literally means when your periods stop. Meno­ refers to your menstrual cycle and ­pause refers to the cycle stopping.

Life really can begin in your 40’s

Sitting on the end of my bed in tears for the 5th night in a row, I say to Gerry (my husband) if I don’t wake up tell them it’s my heart, and tell them I couldn’t breathe.