Your Health Questions Answered
You might think that Google can answer your health questions and fill that gap of knowledge, but you never know whether you’re reading the right information. The result? A misdiagnosis.
So let’s take the confusion out of everything. We’ve collated all your health questions into one handy FAQ page, all written by the knowledgable Wild Oats team. It’s important to note, we always recommend that you come in for a face-to-face (socially-distanced of course) session with us so you get advice tailored to you.
Take a look at the Wild Oats Health Hub for even more health-related articles and guides too.
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Menopause is defined as the point when monthly periods stop, caused by a change in the balance of the body’s sex hormones, which is a natural part of ageing.
It happens when your ovaries stop producing as much of the hormone oestrogen and no longer release an egg each month. As we age, it becomes more dangerous to bear children, and menopause can be seen as protecting us from harm.
Symptoms can start a few years before your periods stop, a time known as perimenopause, and can continue for a few years after your last period.
Everyone is different though, and many women go through the menopause experiencing a minimum of symptoms, coping well without the need for any treatment.
Lowered oestrogen levels can disrupt sleep by causing symptoms from hot flushes and sweats to anxiety and depressed mood; anxiety leading to difficulty getting to sleep, and depression leading to non-restorative sleep and early morning wakening.
Take a look at our blog on how to sleep for more around this topic.
Menopause can cause many changes in your body as a result of decreased production of oestrogen and progesterone in your ovaries. These changes may include hot flushes, weight gain, increased PMT symptoms, joint or muscle pain, dry eyes, vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy.
Supplements often used include:
- Agnus Castus
- Soya Isoflavones
- Red Clover
- Sage
- Licorice
- B-Vitamins
- Siberian Ginseng
- St Johns Wort
- Magnesium
- Valerian
- L-Theanine
- Devils Claw
- Arnica Gel
- Omega 7
- Kelp
- Ginkgo
- Dong Quai
It’s very important to seek advice as the choice of remedy depends on your own symptoms and circumstances. As always, check with your doctor first if you are on any medication.
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Menopause is defined as the point when monthly periods stop, caused by a change in the balance of the body’s sex hormones, which is a natural part of ageing.
It happens when your ovaries stop producing as much of the hormone oestrogen and no longer release an egg each month. As we age, it becomes more dangerous to bear children, and menopause can be seen as protecting us from harm.
Symptoms can start a few years before your periods stop, a time known as perimenopause, and can continue for a few years after your last period.
Everyone is different though, and many women go through the menopause experiencing a minimum of symptoms, coping well without the need for any treatment.
Lowered oestrogen levels can disrupt sleep by causing symptoms from hot flushes and sweats to anxiety and depressed mood; anxiety leading to difficulty getting to sleep, and depression leading to non-restorative sleep and early morning wakening.
Take a look at our blog on how to sleep for more around this topic.
Menopause can cause many changes in your body as a result of decreased production of oestrogen and progesterone in your ovaries. These changes may include hot flushes, weight gain, increased PMT symptoms, joint or muscle pain, dry eyes, vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy.
Supplements often used include:
- Agnus Castus
- Soya Isoflavones
- Red Clover
- Sage
- Licorice
- B-Vitamins
- Siberian Ginseng
- St Johns Wort
- Magnesium
- Valerian
- L-Theanine
- Devils Claw
- Arnica Gel
- Omega 7
- Kelp
- Ginkgo
- Dong Quai
It’s very important to seek advice as the choice of remedy depends on your own symptoms and circumstances. As always, check with your doctor first if you are on any medication.
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Menopause
Menopause is defined as the point when monthly periods stop, caused by a change in the balance of the body’s sex hormones, which is a natural part of ageing.
It happens when your ovaries stop producing as much of the hormone oestrogen and no longer release an egg each month. As we age, it becomes more dangerous to bear children, and menopause can be seen as protecting us from harm.
Symptoms can start a few years before your periods stop, a time known as perimenopause, and can continue for a few years after your last period.
Everyone is different though, and many women go through the menopause experiencing a minimum of symptoms, coping well without the need for any treatment.
Lowered oestrogen levels can disrupt sleep by causing symptoms from hot flushes and sweats to anxiety and depressed mood; anxiety leading to difficulty getting to sleep, and depression leading to non-restorative sleep and early morning wakening.
Take a look at our blog on how to sleep for more around this topic.
Menopause can cause many changes in your body as a result of decreased production of oestrogen and progesterone in your ovaries. These changes may include hot flushes, weight gain, increased PMT symptoms, joint or muscle pain, dry eyes, vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy.
Supplements often used include:
- Agnus Castus
- Soya Isoflavones
- Red Clover
- Sage
- Licorice
- B-Vitamins
- Siberian Ginseng
- St Johns Wort
- Magnesium
- Valerian
- L-Theanine
- Devils Claw
- Arnica Gel
- Omega 7
- Kelp
- Ginkgo
- Dong Quai
It’s very important to seek advice as the choice of remedy depends on your own symptoms and circumstances. As always, check with your doctor first if you are on any medication.