Menopause Facts

When oestrogen levels fall during menopause, it doesn’t just affect bones and periods, it also impacts your heart and blood vessels. Oestrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports healthy cholesterol levels. Without that protection, women are more likely to see a rise in blood pressure, cholesterol or other changes to heart health.

That’s why menopause is sometimes described as a “tipping point” for women’s cardiovascular health. Lifestyle medicine gives us powerful tools to help.

💡 Simple steps that support heart health:

🥗 Choose more plant-based foods, whole grains and fibre.

🚶 Stay active with regular movement, even brisk walking supports healthy blood pressure.

😌 Find ways to manage stress, which also affects blood pressure.

🩺 Keep an eye on your numbers with routine health checks.

Looking after your heart during menopause isn’t about perfection, it’s about small, steady habits that build long-term protection.

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Menopause Facts

When we think of menopause, we often picture hot flushes or night sweats, but did you know it can also affect your gum and dental health?

Falling oestrogen levels can lead to:

🦷 Dry mouth (making it easier for bacteria to grow)

🦷 Increased risk of gum disease

🦷 Tooth sensitivity or discomfort

🦷 Slower healing in the mouth

It’s one of those “hidden” symptoms that many women don’t expect, yet it can have a big impact on daily comfort and long-term health.

💡 How lifestyle medicine can help:

Stay well hydrated to combat dry mouth.

Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D for teeth and bone strength.

Limit sugary snacks and alcohol, which can irritate gums.

Keep up regular dental check-ups – prevention makes a huge difference.

Small, consistent steps like these can support your smile and protect your oral health through menopause and beyond.

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Menopause Facts

October is Menopause Awareness Month, and this year the focus is on Lifestyle Medicine, the everyday choices that can make a big difference to how we experience menopause and beyond. Over the next week I’ll be sharing tips, facts and gentle reminders to help you feel more in control of your health during this stage of life.

👉 Today’s focus: aching joints and frozen shoulder.

These symptoms might not be the first thing people think of when they hear the word menopause, but falling oestrogen levels affect more than periods and hot flushes. Oestrogen helps to protect bone, muscle and joint tissue, so when it drops, stiffness, pain and even frozen shoulder can appear.

This is exactly where lifestyle medicine comes in. Regular movement, stretching, strength work and good nutrition can all support joint health, ease stiffness and help you keep doing the things you love. Small, consistent steps really can make a difference.

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Aching Joints