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Because of potential harsh side effects experienced from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) many women search for a natural remedy for menopause symptoms. We’re always interested in hearing from experts with remedies for helping us cope better with the often crippling symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Dr Mike Pukanic, who has over 40 years of medical experience, advocates the use of vitamins to supplement a healthy lifestyle and believes our bodies work best with the right nutrients. The creator of Fontanella, an Australian-made prescription quality wellness range, introduces his new Menopause Formula below, and why it could help you better manage your symptoms....

Nutrition plays a key part in reducing anxiety symptoms. Reducing processed store bought sugar is a great starting point. Having a clear diet plan to increase herbal medicinals and add menopause dietary supplements is as much a mental boost as it is physical relief. As many countries around the globe enter a second (or even third) phase of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, many of us are asking how we will cope, mentally and physically, this time around. We know that for many people, the greatest challenge during this time is not maintaining physical health, but rather maintaining a healthy state...

Do you ever find yourself in a fluster searching frantically for your phone, your wallet, or a set of keys that appears to have magically disappeared into thin air? If you do, you are certainly not alone. Every day, men and women of all ages experience some type of short-term forgetfulness or memory loss. For many of us, it can be a totally normal part of everyday life. However, in certain people, memory loss can develop into a severe degenerative health issue that seriously impedes their quality of life. What Does Short Term Memory Loss Signal? Our brain mirrors the effects...

I like affection. Maybe it’s my European heritage, but hugging, kissing, and public displays of affection have always been part of my life. I have never shied away from giving my wife a little kiss or cuddle in public! Ok, maybe more of an elbow-bump in these socially distant times, but you get my drift! Intimacy and Age As we get older, showing our affection can get a little difficult for some people. Giving or receiving affection from partners and loved ones can become stressful with every year that passes. That’s not because we’ve suddenly turned into ‘grumpy old men’...

My wife is recovering from the flu. I know she is feeling better because she is bustling around the kitchen making her grandmother’s chicken soup, a highly guarded secret recipe. Then she suddenly turns to me and asks, “Where exactly is my immune system?” Peering into the pot of bubbling goodness, I reply“My dear, our immune system actually starts in our nose.” I look at her, and she stares at me. I’m sure I heard her murmur, “You’re joking.” What Is the Immune System? Our immune system is anything but a joke – it is one of the most complex systems in...