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THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE?Posted by kathryn on June 13, 2012
After experiencing years of debilitating menopausaul symptoms, Kathryn Colas offers a new solution to this age old problem. Menopause has been described as a passing phase, a natural symptom of ageing and, not least, biological sabotage, lasting from 5 – 8 years. At no other time do women experience such physiological and psychological changes. Some [...]
#17: Osteoporosis – the brittle bone disease you can preventPosted by kathryn on April 24, 2012
#17: Osteoporosis - the brittle bone disease you can prevent [ 4:13 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSimplyHormones presents: An Interview with Prof John Studd, Vice President National Osteoporosis Society and Chairman of the British Menopause Society. Osteoporosis is a natural disease of aging but one we can ALL do something about – this brittle bone disease most often eats away at bones after degeneration of hormones at menopause.
#10: Cervical Cancer is a known STIPosted by kathryn on April 10, 2012
My interview with Gill Burgess tells you everything you ever wanted to know about this silent killer; cervical smears – why they’re important and much much more. Gill Burgess is the Cancer Screening Co-ordinator for Croydon PCT, specialising in Breast, Bowel and Cervical Cancers.
Why gain weight as you age?Posted by kathryn on December 12, 2011
Tanith Lee, friend, early pauser and specialist fitness coach explains HOW NOT to fall into this trap!! http://on.fb.me/s49PZW
#12: Down to Earth NutritionPosted by kathryn on June 16, 2011
Liver function, bowel health, weight gain-all in a day’s work! Here’s my interview with Shirley Ward. It was a great pleasure interviewing Shirley; she’s helped a huge number of people understand their health especially as they approach menopause. Click on the link to hear the interview, get top tips plus the transcript is set out [...]
I’ve been mentally ill for most of my life-Ruby WaxPosted by kathryn on January 31, 2011
She tells it like it is, unafraid of controversy. I identified so much with this http://bit.ly/hRD7P1. Like Ruby, I’m always getting on my soapbox and telling it all about depression (particularly in perimenopause and menopause) because I’ve lived through it myself and came through this metamorphosis stronger, healthier and, most of all, understanding why it [...]
Taboo of menopause leave women sufferingPosted by kathryn on November 1, 2010
Let’s get this into the open & discuss – my soapbox is ready! http://bit.ly/dyukHl #menopause @bbcwomanshour @redshiftradiouk
#8:Breast Cancer on the increasePosted by kathryn on October 27, 2010
Get the real story behind Mammograms and my preferred route of Thermal Imaging. Listen to Prof Gordon Wishart on why this disease is on the increase.
Breast Cancer on the increasePosted by kathryn on October 4, 2010
Young women often make the headlines when it comes to breast cancer. In reality it is women over 50 that are mostly affected with one in 54 being diagnosed but when a leading consultant tells you the diagnosis of breast cancer is on the rise at an unprecedented rate then you want to know why.
Angelina Jolie and the diet that almost killed herPosted by kathryn on September 17, 2010
Eat moderately, good nutritious food http://bit.ly/9GF6fd. This article emphasises the dangers of strict dieting. A meat eater becoming a vegan (for whatever reason) is dangerous to your health.
I’m Kathryn Colas and Simply Hormones brings you the latest news on menopause and other women’s health issues like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and HRT. Learn what you need to know from someone who’s personally experienced and survived menopause or listen to my interviews with medical professionals on podcast anytime. For more information on the symptoms of menopause and how to live with it just visit my website SimplyHormones.com.
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