So many women seem to be in complete denial they are anywhere near menopause. I’ve been talking about menopause in my womens circles for a few years now and most of the women seem to think it doesn’t happen until you are late 50’s-60’s…well I have news for you…symptoms can start as early as 36 and when I say that …
Books that have helped me on my menopause journey…
Note I have added links to where I found these books as many are now out of print…there are many secondhand bookshops on line and on the high streets, or you may prefer to buy a new version. I have no affiliation with any of the shops that are linked! The Wisdom of Menopause by Christiane Northrup….. includes mainstream info …
Recipe- Healthy Cacao Bites
Cycle day 6, inner spring. My inner girl wants chocolate biscuits! My hearth goddess (see pic above) watches over me and guides me to make tasty nutritious foods…. And for those of us in perimenopause it’s really important we look after our health which means having a good diet!! So here’s my raw ultra nutritious cacoa bites… I blended some …
Broken Basket Woman
I am Basket Woman, weaver of life and so far, my basket has served me well it was woven tightly and held all my dreams As a child it was filled with mermaids and selkies horses running free, teddies to cuddle, a place to just BE When I flew the nest it held my hopes and fears paperwork, bills, love …
Moon Pause Musings- vlog
Grab a cuppa and lets chat about Menopause… #therealtruthaboutmenopause Breaking taboos, breaking the silence against ‘menopause’ women are speaking out more and more on their journey to elder. We are going through a process of self initiation, our bodies are initiating us , but while in this cocoon of change, we are changing woman, don’t expect too much from us! …
Who are Your Allies?
Who are Your Allies? For those of us who have been pioneers in the menstrual health field its been a lonely journey for the last 20 years, and it’s been vital for my sanity to have friends who ‘get it’ and support my work, but even with friends who are cycle literate, not many really dive deep and live by …
Navigating the Threshold of Menopause Naturally
Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period. You can start to transition into menopause as early as your mid-30s, with most women entering menopause in their 40s or 50s.This is known as peri-menopause or pre-menopause. For some, menopause comes earlier due to high stress and/ or health conditions, including a …
Allies to Support You
Firstly remember…As the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care puts it, “Menopause is not an illness. It is normal for hormone levels to fall in middle age. These hormones do not need to be replaced.” Up your self care!! Look at the stressors in your life, what can you cut back on? Spend more time with yourself- journaling, …
Advice I wish I’d had….
Advice I wish I’d had…. I often ask women, what advice would you give your younger self? (it helps us to remember to go easy on our daughters!) I’ve been pondering this again recently …as I head towards menopause I’m craving the wisdom of elder women to support and gently guide me through this journey. It’s easy in hindsight to …
Supporting Menopause Naturally
Compiled by Rachael Crow Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, defined as occurring 12 months after your last menstrual period. You can start to transition into menopause as early as your mid-30s, with most women entering menopause in their 40s or 50s. For some, menopause comes earlier due to high stress and/ or health conditions, including a …
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