Thorny Rose Wellness for Women

The Magic of Movement

03/02/2024

Exercise, movement, activity - whatever you call it, practised regularly this has the ability to transform our health. From regulating our blood sugar to boosting our brain power, it does so much to improve the quality of our lives. If we want to get the most out of our time on this earth, have the best "marginal" decade, most people agree that good health is key. And exercise can be done for free! Read on to find out more about its amazing benefits.

Protein Power

27/03/2024

Protein could be the missing link for you! Protein is crucial for so many of our bodily processes, not least of all the promotion of lean muscle mass, which is something we really need! It's also a significant part of bone health. Opinion is divided as to how much protein we really need, but research that has looked at the specific needs of active women, especially older active women, concludes that we need more of it than is generally recommended. Read on to find more about what protein does for us, good sources, and how to incorporate more protein into your diet.

Fancy Another? Alcohol and Women's Health

04/04/2024

Alcohol is a tricky subject and of course many have addiction issues with this socially accepted drug. There are some health benefits associated with the polyphenols of red wine, and to a lesser extent beer, but generally it can't be considered a health drink. Those who are perimenopausal may have additional reasons for abstaining, at the same time as feeling the need for the benefits. Read on to weigh up the pros and cons for your health.

To HRT or not to HRT? That is the question.

31/12/2023

This is a tricky one for women as they enter into the perimenopause and beyond. Should we "tough it out"?. What can we do if we can't take hormones? How do we replace the benefits of the hormones we no longer produce if we don't want to replace the hormones? There's so much conflicting advice out there, and not all of it is neutral. What's right for your best friend might not be right for you. Let's explore some of the considerations so we can make the best decision for us.

Sleep is the New Sex.....

31/12/2023

Or so they say. Apparently, pre-occupations have moved away from "are we getting enough sex?" to "are we getting enough sleep?", and with good reason. But it isn't easy to get enough, particularly for busy women. Read on to find workable strategies that go beyond "darken your room".

Marvellous Magnesium

01/01/2024

Magnesium is vital to so many essential processes, including stress reduction, blood sugar control, sleep quality, brain function, hormone balance, cardiovascular function and immune response. Yet so many people are believed to be deficient in it, and suffering as a result. Find out more about dietary sources and the best forms of magnesium to supplement with.

Metabolism Matters!

08/12/2023

Metabolism, or your metabolic rate, really is a thing. This is covered in "It's not about the Number on the Scales" but here's a shorter article on it. What your body decides to do with the energy coming into it depends on a lot of factors, and some of them are looked at here. The main takeway is that if your metabolism is slowing, the worst thing you can do is create a large energy deficit.