by Dr Olga Morton | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you know that Nature Therapy or shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”) emerged in Japan in the 1980s to offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom city burnout and to inspire us to reconnect with local forests? So, what are the benefits: 😎 reduced stress – being in...
by Dr Olga Morton | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’m sure you’ve heard it many times… Everything is good in moderation… But is it? When it comes to alcohol and navigating menopause, moderation might not be the answer. Whether we like it or not, alcohol consumption,...
by Dr Olga Morton | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hi – Olga here 🙂. Have you had a good week? Last week I had lunch with one of my best friends. It was about celebrating our recent birthdays (born on the same month and in the same year!) and catching up on life really. As we were reflecting...
by Dr Olga Morton | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
My week was a bit of a mixed bag. Good news first – I was lucky enough to be away with my family and enjoyed much needed rest and re-charge… Now the bad news – on return home when driving back on the motorway from the airport, we smelt...
by Dr Olga Morton | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Dr Olga Morton | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
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,...
