Perimenopause migraines for me have manifested through migraine auras and retinal migraines, a difficult side effect of my body’s estrogen fluctuations. Flashing lights, zigzags, and blind spots seem to swallow the world around me. These bizarre and sometimes scary episodes started last year and have become progressively more intense.
Finding myself in perimenopause has been a huge eye opener. I have never felt so ill-equipped in how to deal with my body or less prepared for what my body …
Menopause, the permanent end of menstruation, is a natural biological transition that all women experience. While often over-simplified as a single event, menopause is actually a three-stage process with distinct …
A year ago I made a life changing decision to stop taking the contraceptive pill, which was my primary way of managing my endometriosis. I was having huge surges in oestrogen …
Perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause, can feel like an emotional and physical rollercoaster. It certainly has been for me. Chronic migraine auras and ocular migraines that sideline …
As we look out over our garden, it’s clear we’re well behind schedule this year because the weather has been a persistent challenge. Despite a mild winter, we have had …
As we step into middle age, our bodies don’t quite handle the cold snaps like they used to. Perpetual chilly toes and extra layers become the norm, so we were …
In today’s fast-fashion world, clothes are often seen as disposable. A ripped seam or a missing button leads to a one-way trip to the donation bin (or, more likely, the …
As winter loosens its grip and spring tiptoes in, a delightful surprise emerges in woodlands and hedgerows across Britain – wild garlic. Also known as Ramsons, Buckrams or hedge garlic, …