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Why more exercise isn’t the answer in midlife (Sarah’s story)
Have you ever felt frustrated because exercise that used to “work” for you suddenly doesn’t? Maybe hours on the treadmill or long runs no longer shift the weight, and instead leave you exhausted. I’ll never forget when one of my clients, Sarah, came to...
Life After 40 isn’t a decline – it’s your most powerful chapter
There’s a story society tells women over 40. It says your best years are behind you. That energy, passion, and beauty fade with time. I call it nonsense. This stage of life isn’t an ending. It’s a new beginning. You’ve lived enough life to know this much: You can’t...
Brain fog, tiredness and more…?
Unexplained weight gain? Constant tiredness and brain fog? Feeling bloated after eating? Unfortunately, all of these are quite common during menopause. And there may be many reasons why you might be feeling that way… But what if I told you, that...
Is testosterone all about men?
When you hear about testosterone, you might think it’s all about men… But actually, testosterone is just as important for women, and it often missed out of the conversation when it comes to balancing female hormones. What if I told you, that you have been making a...
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination anyone?
If you've been feeling tired lately... And wondering why, there may be many reasons for that. Well... for me, it's my SLEEP. And in my case, the problem is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Revenge …what? 🤔 Let me explain 😃. When your day is NOT your own, and...
Intermittent fasting: yes or no?
Have you heard of intermittent fasting? Or micro-fasting? Or time-restricted eating? Before you say "No thanks Olga, it is not for me", just hear me out 🙂. You might want to know that fasting is 👍 NOT a fad diet 👍 one of the amazing tools in your body’s ability...
Can you smell the coffee?
Have you had your morning coffee yet? I have to admit... For me it’s a “love and hate” relationship with coffee 😅… I love the taste of it, and the smell of it 😇…. It makes me feel so comforted and happy at the same time…and I enjoy sharing a nice cup of coffee with my...
Do we all need HRT?
I was talking to a 68-year-old woman, who asked me if she should start HRT She had no symptoms of menopause. She has done really well to get to the age of 68, to have transitioned through menopause without needing any medication or HRT. She was really active,...
Essential Oils…a trend or a fad
Do you feel like you've been hearing a lot about essential oils lately? While you might think essential oils are a new, hip trend, these highly concentrated plant extracts have been used for therapeutic purposes by ancient civilizations around the world for centuries....
The quintessential weed
With much needed sunshine my garden is now a lot greener and covered in… dandelions! I don’t know how about you, but FOR YEARS I have been trying to clear our lawn off those “weeds” by pulling them out! Until I learned a few things about this amazing...