Many women are affected by the rollercoaster ride of fluctuating hormones during menopause and perimenopause. Often we think this is normal because it is so common, but it is not normal, it is a symptom, and one of the main culprits may be the pregnenolone steal due to chronic stress. […]
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When it comes to menopause; hot flashes, night sweats and brain fog are all very familiar symptoms, but dry skin during menopause, perhaps not. In fact, the onset of drier skin can actually start early in perimenopause, but why is skin feeling drier during this time? The answer is simple, […]
West Cork pharmacist Caitriona O’Riordan shares how pharmacists are often the first port of call for women seeking information and support on all aspects of healthcare including menopause. Most of our patients will already have a strong relationship with their pharmacist and feel comfortable discussing symptoms and any concerns they […]
It’s great to see the long evenings now; we are two months away from the longest day already and probably all talking about well-deserved summer holiday after over two years of abject misery, good luck to us all! Over the last two months, I have talked about heart problems and […]
Perhaps your weight has always fluctuated but now it seems impossible to lose. You have tried everything, even resorting to eating like a bird, but you feel like you are starving and the cravings are so strong it is difficult to stay motivated. Everything seems to be a trigger; when […]
If you are struggling with chronic depression, anxiety or other mood disorders, it is important to have your thyroid function assessed. This is because thyroid hormones play an important role in the functioning of the brain including neuron health, brain-based immune cells called microglia and the blood brain barrier. It […]