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Mara Works is a brilliant company, set up by women to support women in Africa. Not only is the bead jewellery stunning b...
15/04/2025

Mara Works is a brilliant company, set up by women to support women in Africa.

Not only is the bead jewellery stunning but they walk the walk and all the proceeds (yes, every penny) goes to fund school for girls in Africa in association with CAMFED.

We love the twist range (which can be used as a necklace or bracelet) and the vibrant colours are full of joy.

Every purchase makes a massive difference - one necklace alone funds a term of school costs.

Summer’s coming and this jewellery is everything.

If you sign up to their website you can get a handy 10% off!

Check out Mara-works.com and also their insta maraworksjewellery

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Aching muscles, feeling stiff and uncomfortable. Not one of the often discussed symptoms of peri/menopause but a common ...
26/01/2025

Aching muscles, feeling stiff and uncomfortable. Not one of the often discussed symptoms of peri/menopause but a common one.

Why does it happen? Surprise, surprise, it’s linked to a number of hormonal changes.

Lower levels of testosterone can impact the body’s ability to build muscle, resulting in muscle weakness and fatigue. Reduced progesterone levels impact the amount of muscle relaxing neurotransmitters in the brain which can leave muscles feeling tight.

Your thyroid can also be a factor - a slow thyroid can cause muscle aches and tenderness.

If you have any specific questions, don’t forget you can join our Tuesday free Q&A (7-8pm). Click on the zoom link in our bio. X

Surround yourself with people who build you up and anything is possible x
01/12/2024

Surround yourself with people who build you up and anything is possible x

S*x drive / feeling up for it / feeling frisky. Whatever you want to call it, a lot of us see a change through midlife. ...
19/11/2024

S*x drive / feeling up for it / feeling frisky. Whatever you want to call it, a lot of us see a change through midlife.

78% of you felt your va va voom had left the building. Why? It’s a complex picture of desire (controlled by the brain) and arousal (the body’s response to the idea of s*x).

Desire can be impacted by fatigue, low mood, stress, a decline in self confidence and more.

Arousal? Changes to blood supply and vaginal issues can be factors.

Changing levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are key but don’t overlook insulin resistance, iron levels, brain chemistry and disrupted sleep.

Questions? Join our Tuesday 7-8pm free Q&A. Friendly and no-nonsense info. Zoom link in our bio x

Regardless of your politics, yes, sometimes the fight takes a while but we stay committed. X
10/11/2024

Regardless of your politics, yes, sometimes the fight takes a while but we stay committed. X

99% of you agreed that words can be hard to find and your thinking is foggy. Let’s just call that pretty much all midlif...
10/11/2024

99% of you agreed that words can be hard to find and your thinking is foggy. Let’s just call that pretty much all midlife women, shall we?

Brain fog is a complex story and it’s about more than changing levels of oestrogen or being under slept and over loaded.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in how well your brain cells are fuelled - if they’re not getting the energy they need, cognitive function can go out the window. Low levels of testosterone can also impact decision making and memory.

Got questions? Join us, Tuesday 7-8pm, for our weekly free Q&A. Zoom link in the bio. X

Chances are you grew up with Neneh Cherry as part of your soundtrack. Love this quote. Happy Sunday and hope you enjoyed...
27/10/2024

Chances are you grew up with Neneh Cherry as part of your soundtrack. Love this quote. Happy Sunday and hope you enjoyed that extra hour in bed x

Tired, knackered, fatigued? 97% of you agreed that you’ve less energy. It can range from having lost your get-up-and-go ...
20/10/2024

Tired, knackered, fatigued? 97% of you agreed that you’ve less energy. It can range from having lost your get-up-and-go through to really (really) needing a snack in the afternoon through to finding it hard to get out of bed.

Yes, we have a lot of our plates but there’s some important midlife biology to consider. Starting with the obvious - fluctuating hormones can mean our sleep takes a hit. If we’re tired we’re less likely to be motivated to do exercise so miss out on its energising effect. If you’re low in the hormone cortisol, you can felt flat and burnt out. Insulin resistance can be a key factor too - our cells don’t receive enough fuel from the food we eat so we feel tired (our brains aren’t being powered, our muscles aren’t getting what they need etc). Then there’s having a slow thyroid or low levels of iron.

If you’d like more info or have a question, join our Tuesday (7-8pm) free menopause Q&A. You can find the zoom link in our bio :)

Please note there are medical conditions which can result in fatigue (such as pain, infections or sleep apnoea) - discuss these with your doctor if you think they apply to you).

Sophia Loren, 90 years old and one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. What a legend. ...
13/10/2024

Sophia Loren, 90 years old and one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. What a legend.

84% of you agree - you smell differently! There are two elements here. Number 1, more sweat. Thanks to lower levels of...
05/10/2024

84% of you agree - you smell differently! There are two elements here. Number 1, more sweat. Thanks to lower levels of oestrogen our internal thermostat becomes tighter and our bodies sweat at lower temperatures to cool down. We can also sweat more due to anxiety and stress. Number 2, more potent sweat. Our apocrine sweat glands (e.g. in our armpits) are impacted by relatively high levels of androgens vs oestrogen which leads to more bacteria and the chance of stronger smelling B.O. Fun.

For a rainy Sunday, some inspiration from Madonna. X
22/09/2024

For a rainy Sunday, some inspiration from Madonna. X

Feeling scratchy, irritated and sometimes just plain p****d off? You are not alone. A survey highlighted that 70% of us ...
19/07/2024

Feeling scratchy, irritated and sometimes just plain p****d off? You are not alone. A survey highlighted that 70% of us felt more or more easily irritated through peri/menopause. Why is this? Hormone changes are a big culprit. Not just oestrogen but cortisol too. Everyday life is a factor - how busy we are, how well (or badly) we’ve slept, if we’re hungry or our blood sugar levels are out of whack (think feeling ‘hangry’).

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