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Time for me My name is Lynda, the founder of The Menopause Boutique, an online platform covering all things menopausal. My mission is to provide a more simplistic natural pathway for women going through the menopause, to help with the many symptoms and to give women the knowledge to make the right choices. Through my…

Anxiety in Menopause Mention the word menopause and most people think of hot flushes, mood swings, and maybe fatigue, but less familiar is the onset of anxiety which around half of us will experience during this time. Anxiety is one of the most underestimated symptoms of the menopause and it can take many women by…

Walk into happiness Walking, without a doubt, is one of the best ways to keep you healthy during the menopause. Better still, it is free! Exercising does not come easy to everyone and especially during the menopause when our energy levels seem to be non-existent. Research has shown that the more active you are, the…

Boost your skin Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! This is my message to you. Menopause causes many changes to your skin. Fluctuating hormones can wreak havoc on your complexion. Skin can look dull and lacklustre, ultra-sensitive, dry and flaky, and with the sudden appearance of break outs during and after the menopause. When you add pigmentation and…

Hot under the Collar You are in a room or a restaurant and suddenly, without warning, you start feeling uncomfortable as your body temperature rises and you feel as if everyone around you knows it too! Hot flushes must be one of the most common and most troublesome symptoms of the menopause. The good news…