Many women develop osteoporosis as they get older, and many assume that this is normal and natural, or that what has already begun cannot be reversed. But, we couldn’t be further from the truth when we assume these things.

Losing bone density and bones becoming fragile are not inevitable as we grow older, in fact, more and more younger women are developing it… just because their diets are poor!

And, even though a lifetime of inactivity, poor diet, and stress cannot be reversed overnight, you can definitely work hard towards remineralizing your bones, even after 50.

Why is it that these symptoms are only just starting now? And, why is osteoporosis traditionally associated with menopause? Quite simply: during the menopause our hormones shift away from holding onto things – like protein, fat, and bones, for a short period of time. Continue reading →

Many of us live in a state of constant minor stresses. We often assume that retirement is a time when we will be able to stop stressing, but that isn’t always the case.

Whether you are approaching retirement, already retired, or trying to stay in work as long as possible, you have probably already experienced the rude awakening that is later life stress.

After the age of fifty we are just as vulnerable to stress, if not more so, than when we were younger. This is for two reasons.

There are plenty of things to stress about as we get older. The wellbeing of our children, losing older friends, money troubles, mortgages, health concerns, and simply what to do with ourselves when we are out of the rat race, are all concerns which can bring on stress. Continue reading →