To soy or not to soy?

To soy or not to soy?

What is it so special about soy?… Soy contains phytoestrogens, (isoflavones) plant compounds with estrogen-like properties. So, having soy-based foods like tofu, edamame, and soy milk in your regular diet, may help some of your menopausal symptoms due to their...
Why exercise?

Why exercise?

You probably heard so many times that regular exercise is important.   But it becomes essential during perimenopause and menopause.   Why? 🤔 The crashing hormones are leaving us with a higher risk of health problems like weight gain, heart disease,...
Time to detox

Time to detox

Reducing your toxic load was one of the topics I covered in my recent live and virtual talks on Menopause. As you go through hormonal changes, it becomes even more important to pay attention to this. And it does not have to involve expensive detox treatments…...
Are you getting enough daylight?

Are you getting enough daylight?

I don’t know about you, but January is not my favourite… The days are still pretty dark… and it’s pretty cold outside…🥶 That is why I wanted to tell you about the importance of DAYLIGHT! 😃 Understanding the benefits of daylight exposure can be a game-changer for...