perimenopause

Strength training in perimenopause, menopause and for healthy longevity

Strength Training for Menopause: How Often, Which Exercises, and What Equipment You Actually Need

“Barbara, I know I should be strength training. But how exactly? How often? And do I really need a gym membership to make it work?” It is a great question. And the fact that so many women are asking it tells me something important: the message that strength training matters in perimenopause and menopause is […]

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Barbara Birke, experienced speaker on menopause topics and lifestyle

Menopause Myths Debunked: 5 Essential Questions About Perimenopause and Hormone Therapy Answered

You’re not alone with your questions about menopause and perimenopause. Every day, I receive messages from women who feel uncertain because they simply aren’t getting the right answers about menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, or when this transition actually begins. Today, we’re clearing up the most common menopause myths and giving you the clarity you

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Want lightness and energy, despite (peri-)menopause?

Lightness and energy? Peri-Menopause and Menopause certainly makes that harder to find! What used to be easy to move on from – things like big holiday feasts, too much alcohol and sugar for a few days NOW result in ridiculous weight gain, sluggishness, sleepless nights, digestive upsets, crazy skin and all kinds of (peri-)menopause annoyances.

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