As a 40- something year old woman I’m now approaching (or maybe I’m in the middle of) ‘the change’ – commonly known as the menopause. As physiological changes occur, and because I’m inquisitive, I want to understand what these might be and how they may affect my body. Should I change how I exercise, and are there any nutritional changes I could make that will ease any symptoms? Alongside my personal interest, I’m also a women’s fitness/wellness professional. I see women before, during and after pregnancy for remedial massage and exercise in personal training sessions. So I see it as my duty to be clued up and knowledgeable on issues that will affect my clients. To further my knowledge I have been studying with Burrell Education for my 3rd Age Woman Certification, and I thought now would be a good time to introduce you to what is termed, the 3rd Age. The phrase ‘Menopause’ will be a familiar one. But what about ‘Perimenopause’? This is actually the transition period in a woman’s life that precedes the menopause. It can start in your mid or late 30’s through into your 40’s and is the time when ovaries start to produce less oestrogen. This can trigger an array of symptoms … Continue reading
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