The end of the HRT patches
I’ve been on HRT for over four years and, for most of that time, I’ve been using HRT patches. But the HRT patches are now…
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Why running is good for mental health
I think most people’s mental health has taken a knock over the last year. But for me, and many others, running has been a huge…
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The HRT patch
My GP recently recommended that I move to an HRT patch rather than take HRT tablets. You can read more about that here. So what…
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And then the vegans took over
I became a vegetarian at the age of 17, 28 years ago. A lot of my friends became vegetarians at the same time. Like me,…
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Night sweats, the perimenopause and HRT
About a year ago, I started sweating at night. In winter and only wearing underwear in bed, I would wake up literally drenched in sweat….
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My running tips for mums
If your kids are starting school for the first time or you want to get a bit fitter when they go back, you could do…
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Padstow, pasties and IBS
I don’t write about it often, but I have IBS. I’ve got it under reasonable control through my diet (I was eating clean long before…
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What to eat (and not to eat) on a D of E Bronze expedition
My younger son has recently done his D of E Bronze practice expedition. After much discussion with him, his friends, his friends’ parents, checking of…
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No Roaccutane – YET
A few months ago, I wrote about my younger son’s skin, which was starting to go downhill. In a ‘normal’ family, it wouldn’t have been…
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My daughter, fainting and the poor diet
When my daughter fainted the other week, we were reminded once more of how poor her diet is. My daughter has a small appetite. Her…
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My daughter and the unhealthy lifestyle
At first glance, my daughter has a very healthy lifestyle. She has five dance classes a week and is a regular Parkrunner. She loves school…
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Skin thoughts
I can’t bear to look in a mirror, yet I can’t drag myself away. I inspect myself closely. Scrutinise myself. Every detail. Is it any…
