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The hormonal changes experienced during menopause cause some very specific changes in skin and body, but also some very general changes to your health, ranging from joint pain and muscle tension to an irregular heartbeat and decreased bone density.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help.
- Take up gentle resistance and weight bearing exercise to help improve bone density and overall fitness.
- Incorporate phytohormones (plant hormones) into your diet with foods like soy and oats as well as your skincare - we love evening primrose oil, soy and geranium oil.
- Don’t give up on sleep - even if you don’t actually sleep, make time for rest when you need it.
- Try supplements like calcium and vitamin D for joint health.
- Take up Pilates to help joints and overall fitness.
- Make time for mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help with an irregular heartbeat.
- Try to limit your alcohol and caffeine intake.
Our MPlus skincare collection has been specially formulated to help balance hormones and address the unwanted consequences of menopause. Using plant based ingredients containing naturally occurring plant oestrogens that support skin and overall well being, they are extremely gentle and are 100% natural, helping you to relax, get a better night’s sleep, nurturing skin and feel your best from the inside out.
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Appearance
As a result of hormonal changes and lower levels of collagen production, lots of women see changes in their skin during menopause, ranging from more lines and wrinkles to pigmentation and a less ‘plump’ appearance. Some women also experience breakouts or acne. A loss of fat in the skin can also cause a loss of elasticity in the skin. Other changes might include more facial hair and dryness.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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Brain + Cognitive Function
Some of the most disconcerting consequences of menopause for many of the women we speak to are the ‘brain fog’ and memory lapses that result from a change in hormones. There are practical things that can be done to help manage changes to cognitive function, and in particular minimising stress levels can help. Holistic therapies can also create a sense of calm, especially when they’re supercharged with products using naturally occurring sources of oestrogen (plant hormones), like those in our MPlus range.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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Mood Swings
Mood swings are a common consequence of hormonal changes that occur during the three stages of menopause. In fact, around a quarter of women say they experienced mood swings during this time. From anxiety to depression, sadness to irritability, diminishing oestrogen levels can be disconcerting, but holistic therapies and solutions can help manage symptoms.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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Nervous Function
As a result of hormonal changes, especially the loss of oestrogen in the body, some women find that their nervous system is affected, resulting in symptoms like tingling extremities and heightened nerve sensations (almost like an electric shock), often before they have a hot flush.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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oral health
A dry mouth, metallic taste and gum problems are amongst the unwanted consequences of menopause, which some women experience as a result of hormonal changes.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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Sensitivity
Many women find that they are more sensitive to lots of different things during and after menopause, whether it’s an increased propensity towards allergies, digestive issues or bloating, for example. This is the result of fluctuating hormones.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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sex
Many women experience changes to their sex drive during menopause, as well as symptoms like vaginal dryness and discomfort during sex. However, there are things that can help and lots of people find that there’s a process of rediscovering their own bodies and sex.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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sleep
It’s estimated that up to 40% of women experience sleep issues during menopause. It manifests differently in different people too. Some women struggle to get to sleep but then they get a full night’s rest, while others wake during the night for a myriad of reasons, from night sweats and hot flushes to anxiety levels or constantly needing to go to the toilet. The knock on effect can range from fatigue to depression. There are things that can help though.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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Temperature
Temperature changes, in particular hot flushes, are some of the most commonly reported symptoms of menopause. They can be uncomfortable in themselves and can have a knock-on effect as well, disrupting sleep for example.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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weight change
The hormonal changes that women experience during menopause can result in a change in body shape, and can make it easier to gain weight, especially around your stomach, and make it harder to lose as a result of a slower metabolism.
In addition to the hormonal balancing touch therapies, there are lifestyle enhancements that can also help...
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