We all know menopause brings hot flashes and mood swings, but the things the takes many women by surprise is the inability to sleep. Otherwise known as menopausal insomnia. This trouble sleeping often comes before the other stages of menopause,…
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As a self-confessed fan of collagen drinks, I’m always up to trial new formulations. I understand that some schools of thought (and indeed studies), say they make no difference whatsoever, but I have always seen tangible results. I’m not alone…
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The first thing I should say about this Nanogen range of hair thickening products, is that the brand was recommended to me by trichologist Sally-Ann Tarver. Now, if a trichologist recommends a product… Nanogen have produced a selection of hair…
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I’ve only slept on this silk pillowcase for five nights, but it’s already earned back its price (£35.00, not as unreasonable as I first thought), ten fold. It’s comfortable, soothing and cooling – particularly important when you’re slap bang in the…
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I don’t know why the hot flushes have returned with a vengeance. You would’ve thought that the flushes would’ve calmed down now the weather’s turned colder – but no such luck. In general, they don’t last too long, two or…
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Jill Davey, author of The Menopause Cure: Hormonal Health, has produced this guide for Unfading Beauty to help identify 5 key factors women in their 40s should be aware of as they approach the perimenopause. It is important that every…
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Here’s a rather fabulous money-saving offer from menopausal skin care specialists, Stratum C. For the month of August, Stratum C are offering 6 of their (full-size) core skin care products for £150.00 – a saving of £98.00. Stratum C uses…
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Cold sores are unsightly and they can really hurt! Unfortunately, once you’ve become infected with the cold sore virus, you’re stuck with it for life. The virus lies dormant until a trigger reactivates it. Triggers vary – stress, illness (especially…
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