When we talk about menopause, we quite rightly talk about changing levels of oestrogen. But our own hormones are not the only substances capable of interacting with the body’s hormonal system. We are surrounded by man-made chemicals in everyday life, from food packaging and cookware to cosmetics, household products, textiles and the wider environment. Some […]
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We are surrounded by chemicals in everyday life, from plastics and food packaging to cosmetics, cleaning products and cookware. Some of these are known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, because they can interfere with the body’s natural hormone signalling. For women going through perimenopause and menopause, I believe this is something worth becoming more aware […]
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day taking place on 21st September. Dementia and Alzeimer’s are conditions that scare many of us, whether we are worried about a loved one or concerned about our own health as we get older. And the scale of the problem is significant. According to the latest figures […]
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