The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently announced the upcoming availability of a new treatment. Abaloparatide, an osteoporosis drug for menopausal women aims to prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of…
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Alleviating Anxiety and Low Mood with Hypnotherapy
In this episode, I’m joined by Maria from Firefly Hypnotherapy. She’s a certified clinical hypnotherapist and we discuss how hypnotherapy can help with menopause symptoms. Maria explains that hypnotherapy combines talking therapy with hypnosis and…
Halle Berry: Doctor mistook perimenopause symptom as herpes
You may have seen Halle Berry discussing her experience of perimenopause lately. But more specifically, vaginal dryness and how this perimenopause symptom was misdiagnosed by her doctor as “the worst case of herpes he’d ever…
What is Gepretix? Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy
This month when I collected my Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) prescription I found my usual Utrogestan had been replaced with Gepretix. Luckily, being a Menopause Coach I was already aware of the introduction of this…
Exciting Events in 2024 with Essex Menopause Coach
As 2024 approaches, I’m taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on the year that was 2023! Changes happened right from the outset when I changed my name from Julie Court Nutrition to Essex Menopause…
Walking During Menopause: More Than Just a Stroll
Is walking really just a waste of time? This question popped up during some of my perimenopause and menopause coaching sessions and it got me thinking. You see, a few of my clients were also…
NICE Recommends CBT in 2023 Draft Guidelines
The recent draft menopause guidelines announced by NICE on 17 November 2023, recommended cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) alongside or as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause symptoms. It has sparked a range…
Soulful Sunrise Sessions: Embracing Menopause in 2024
At the end of October, I defied the unpredictable weather and experienced a moment of pure magic at Holland on Sea. It was a trial run for something I’m incredibly excited about – my Soulful…
Navigating Perimenopause: Finding Your Starting Point
I recently had a conversation that many of you might find familiar. It revolved around the challenges of navigating perimenopause and the difficulty in finding a starting point amidst brain fog and all the overwhelming…
Empowering Women through Menopause: #Tendring4Growth Success
At the beginning of October I had an evening filled with excitement and recognition. My husband and I were privileged to attend the Tendring4Growth awards 2023, an event that celebrates excellence and innovation in business…