I had no idea that the feelings I had been experiencing in 2021 were due to the menopause hitting me.

Anxiety, depression, brain fog, aching joints, hot flushes and the inability to cope with everyday life took me close to breaking point.

This was unlike me. I have always been a bubbly, confident person and as a Fitness Coach, I have been the one helping other women feel strong and confident.

It was when I found myself driving down to Bournemouth one morning, but with no idea why, apart to be on my own that I knew I needed to seek help.

After being told by one male doctor that I was probably just tired and being prescribed sleeping tablets that made me feel awful, I eventually saw a female doctor who advised that with all my symptoms, I was probably in the menopause.

Blood tests confirmed this and at last I felt relieved that there was an explanation for how I had been feeling. I wasn't going mad!

if you are struggling right now, do not feel alone. Talk to those close to you and seek advice from you doctor who can give you an overview of medical interventions available.

You can also talk to your local independent health store as they are a great source of advice where you will find practitioners trained in nutrition and lifestyle. They can offer a more holistic approach to help you maintain health and wellbeing.

You can find your nearest at www.findahealthstore.com

I also highly recommend 'The Menopause Journal' by Aimee Benbow, Head Nutritionist at Viridian Nutrition.

This journal gives you the power to take control - tracking your symptoms, diet and lifestyle. Daily journalling will help you get to grips with your physical and emotional symptoms, understand how your diet and lifestyle choices impact on your symptoms, then help you get the right advice you need to ensure you manage your menopause your way.

I am priviledged to have been asked to help contribute towards the journal by giving advice on Strength Training during the menopause as a Menopause Movement Coach myself.

To find out more about The Menopause Journal, click below:

https://www.viridian-nutrition.com/sh...

To download an extract, click below:
https://www.viridian-nutrition.com/do...

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