Selected articles
We are delighted to bring you some selected articles from Midlife Matters e-magazine. Articles will appear here from the previous edition over time - if you would like to receive your own copy via e-mail (to get them 'hot off the press'), just drop us an e-mail and we will add you to the circulation list.Keywords - click to select articles from the word cloud below [clear selection]
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Chinese medicine and acupuncture
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Jo Darling, Chinese Medicine and acupuncture expert, gives us an overview and how it can help us
04-Jan-2024
04-Jan-2024
More than just dough
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Andy Haddon of the Big River Bakery explains his 'reinvention' from a career in logistics, through study to starting a highly-successful community bakers
01-Oct-2021
01-Oct-2021
The heart and menopause
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What impact does peri-menopause have on women's hearts and why are they at greater risk of heart disease / heart attack post menopause? What can women do to protect their hearts? Dr Vikram Talaulikar helps
01-Feb-2021
01-Feb-2021
Bodies beautiful
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The human body is incredibly beautiful. Its colours, shadings, shapes and intricate textures excite pleasure; crinkles, creases, scars and tattoos incite curiosity. As we age, it changes, says Professor Joanna Bourke
21-May-2020
21-May-2020
Are you connected to your womb?
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Two years ago I was suffering with excruciating pain during my 28 day cycle. The pain was so bad that I could not stand up to get out of bed for hours, says Hazel Cake, complementary therapist
20-May-2020
20-May-2020
Omega-3 and omega-6 in the balance
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Our diets often contain too much omega-6 fatty acids. Judy Bentley, a qualified nutritionist, talks about getting the right balance between omega-3 and omega-6
20-Feb-2020
20-Feb-2020
From Alzheimer's to omega-3
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Judy Bentley, a qualified nutritionist, looks at the importance of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly omega-3 from oily fish
15-May-2019
15-May-2019
How reflexology can help
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A balanced body is a healthy body, says Sarah Corrie and she explains how reflexology can help
10-Oct-2018
10-Oct-2018
Yoga: find the peace beneath
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Yoga offers a peace that is so desperately needed in this time of change. You don’t have to be graceful or flexible. You don’t have to be size 8 or into veganism. You just have to turn up, says Deborah Winchester
01-Oct-2018
01-Oct-2018
Sex and the menopause
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Professor Isaac Manyonda and Dr Vikram Talaulikar take a look at the changes in libido and sexual satisfaction during the menopause and what can be done about it
15-Feb-2018
15-Feb-2018
Top 'good mood foods'
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Simple guidelines will help support your body's hormones and chemicals making your life happier and easier. Judy Bentley, professional nutritionist, tells us how different foods can affect our mood
10-Feb-2018
10-Feb-2018
Hypnotherapy for life's transitions
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Hypnotherapy can help alleviate symptoms during menopause
01-Feb-2018
01-Feb-2018
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