Whether your 40, 50 or 60+ you do not have to experience the suffering that the decline of your hormones can release upon you. For instance you can do something about vaginal dryness or incontinence and even depression.

It's all about getting your life back or how not to lose it in the first place!

• For stabilising wayward hormones, whatever your age - reducing joint aches and improving general wellbeing, to my mind, Juice Plus+ Premium really does what is says on the tin. It creates healthy cell production and will improve your immune system, bone and gum health and much, much more – Don’t leave home without it! In capsule form for convenience.Click the link Juice Plus+, or contact me:kathryn@simplyhormones.com
• Bio-Identical Hormone treatment: I thoroughly recommend these two doctors – they are fully up to speed on HRT as well as Bio-Identicals (natural hormone therapy) and other treatments. They are Dr John Moran, Holistic Medical Clinic, www.holisticmedical.co.uk, T: +44 (0)207 631 1111, based in Wimpole Street, London, and, Dr Nyjon Eccles and his practice is in Harley Street, London, T: +44 (0)207 224 4622
• Vaginal Dryness – A locally applied bio-identical hormone treatment is good for this – testosterone can also be added – they say it really puts the lights back on! Dr Moran and Dr Eccles prescribe this. There are also treatments available at your local GP surgery. Treatment comes in creams, gel, tablet (inserted) and pessaries. Applied every day for two weeks, then weekly after that, as required. If embarrassed, ask to see a nurse, they’re often more helpful. You’ll thank me for this, honestly!
• More on Vaginal Dryness – By sheer chance, I came across REPADINA, a new natural product and thought you'd like to know about it. Unlike lubricants that only temporarily hydrate the vagina, REPADINA moisturises and soothes from deep within the vaginal walls. I have spoken to the manufacturers on this product and like what they have to say. A natural product and highly recommended – REPADINA (From Pharmacy4Women)

• Something else I came across recently – SYLK. It’s a tried and tested natural personal lubricant “alleviates dryness, enhances sensitivity, aids lovemaking” is what it says on the label. It’s very pleasant to use (I’ve tried it). Get a free sample and further information at Sylk
• Menopause Symptom Relief with Magnopulse by Ladycare. A small magnet that you attach to your pants. Research has proven that it can work. There’s also MN8 for menstrual problems. Helps the monthly cycle align with the lunar cycle (magnetic force). More information at Ladycare
• Phytonutrients in a drink? Nutri5 - a natural alternative to HRT - For women who want to travel through this phase of life without uncomfortable emotional and physical challenges, Nutri 5 is a good choice.

  Founded on 20 years of research, Nutri 5 has been shown to be effective in 90% of women, with no side-effects. Take it as a shake twice a day for eight weeks, decreasing to just once a day. Nutri5® is a natural soy based nutrition product. Unlike other soya supplements, it is not chemically extracted and is delivered in a whole form which is easily absorbed by the body; nutrients have not been destroyed by heat treatment. It also controls blood cholesterol and promotes heart health. Ticks all the right boxes. Click on the links: Nikken Wellbeing or contact me:kathryn@simplyhormones.com For research and case studies: or Phone Louise on 01342 825664.

• Osteoporosis: Osteodenx™ + Caldenx™ = Bone Health. Another product from the Nikken range – here’s what they say about it... Bone Health – our bones are the storehouse of nutrients for the body. We need calcium for healthy bones to function properly. That calcium needs to reach those bones. It is from the bones that calcium is then released into the body. Calcium supplements alone are not efficient. Osteodenx is proven to help stabilise bone loss. Before and after bone scans show the results of bone re-growth and reversal of osteoporosis. This is because when you take Osteodenx along with Caldenx, the calcium enters the bone, rather than being excreted as urine, benefitting the whole body. It is an all natural product with no side effects. See Nikken Wellbeing
• Do you have problems sleeping? Here’s a possible solution. The power of a good night’s sleep to restore the body and mind. Better quality sleep. Recognising the importance of sleep for our mental and physical well-being, Japanese wellness company Nikken has developed a Sleep System to incorporate the most ground-breaking advances in sleep science. Each product features unique technologies combined to provide an unparalleled experience throughout the night so you wake up in the morning feeling fully refreshed. Nikken is one of the only companies linking sleep to wellness and is the leader in this field, featuring a mattress, quilt and pillow in all natural fibres, do phone Louise on 01342 825664 for more information.

  On the same subject of sleep, the Juice Plus+ Premium already mentioned also aids better sleep patterns - see Juice Plus+

• Dry skin? Maybe even a problem skin condition? I can thoroughly recommend Electric Body Skin Elixir. A bio-available cream (there’s that bio-available word again). Chemical free - primarily an all-in-one face and eye cream, anti-wrinkle, anti-ageing, skin repair treatment. (I have been using it for over a year now - good for repairing sun-burn, too). It can be used on any part of the body, externally and internally (can be effective for vaginal dryness and even mouth ulcers). It's magic ingredient is New Zealand Colostrum and other pure life-giving ingredients. Its profound health promoting effects allows it to cross the cosmetic barrier to a skin repair cream. Contains NO parabens, alcohol, petrochemicals and toxic chemicals. Electric Body
• Dry Eyes: As soon as you start to feel your eyes are getting a bit scratchy, go out and buy a good eye lubricant. There are lots to choose from over the counter – you may not need it every day.
• Eyes again – get your eyes tested – you may need specs for reading and driving
• Nose: as with other parts of your body, this area may become dry and blocked. A healthy diet can improve this, otherwise it doesn’t hurt to use a nasal spray from time to time. Not all the time as you run the risk of causing infection! Can’t win, can we.
• Incontinence: Don’t you just hate that word? Anyway, you’ll be leaking, sooner or later unless you do something about it (special exercises for the pelvic floor should do it). The vaginal oestrogen cream (mentioned above) will also help improve muscle control in this area. So doubly good! Get it sorted! In the meantime you may have to wear sanitary pads if you know you're not going to be near a loo. It'll save your blushes! See also: Incontinence
• Birth control! Until you have had at least one clear year without any periods at all - you could still fall pregnant. HRT will NOT prevent you becoming pregnant (unless you have the Mirena interuterine device fitted (slow-release progesterone)). Be Warned!!! See also Mirena Coil
• Get yourself a nice diary. Why? If you start to keep notes about your symptoms: when, why, how they are occurring, you will be in a better position to do something about them. Hot Flushes and sweats, for instance – do they occur after drinking a glass of red wine – stuff like that. Keep a note so that changes can be made. Recognising these problems yourself is far more efficient at resolving them than taking pills and potions. Psychologically it also helps to resolve issues when you write things down.
• Last, but not least, and it's FREE! Be kind to yourself - stop beating yourself up about how inadequate you are. We're not! We're just 'normal' whatever that means - different things to different people. You do your best and then what ... nobody actually says it's not good enough - that's an assumption on your part. Smile! Make somebody's day!

I’m sure there’s more but that’s enough to get you going.

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