With 1 in 2 of women experiencing a vaginal infection in their lifetime, and many more getting recurrent UTIs especially in menopause, it is something that we need to all be aware of!  Sadly many women are dismissed by their GPs and not given the help they so desperately need. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) become more common in menopause due to the physiological changes that take place.  It's not an easy time!

I personally have not had recurrent infections, but the one or two I have had were uncomfortable enough!  My article shares information on how to prevent a UTI in menopause including a review of V-Health a new natural supplement from Feel 

Recurrent UTIs come under a set of symptoms known as Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and they can severely impact on our quality of life.  Depleting hormones means that the delicate vaginal ph is no longer present which can allow bad bacteria to flourish.

So what can we do to prevent recurrent UTIs and better care for our vaginal health and can Feel V-Health help with that?

This is a sponsored post.

It's been a whole year since I travelled up to Tintern in Wales to join a women's only retreat, Awaken the Creatrix - Walk and Write Retreat.  I was so inspired, so energised, hopeful that the challenges of a pandemic were behind us and better days were ahead.  I remember being so determined to embrace positive thoughts, up my self-care, journal and walk in nature.  And yet many of you following my blog and my social media will have noticed that despite my determination to look after myself better, this last year has turned out to be one of my most challenging yet.  The lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 seem like a walk in the park (literally) compared to the difficulties that came with 2022 and 2023.  I will admit that sitting down to write this, I am exhausted BUT optimistic that I can turn this around and get back to being me again.  And something I have always done is write stuff down, especially since I've had my blog, and share my own struggles especially as so many of you can relate to the menopause element.  

If I commit my thoughts to paper (or blog) then the goals seem far more achievable.  Although I admit I am not sure where to start but I am hoping that as I work through what has been going on for me, I can start to see where I need to make changes!

Some of you might have been following my new workout regime on my Instagram stories.  When I started my course of EMSculpt NEO, it was the perfect opportunity to get back to regular workouts and start strength training again. Caring for our body and keeping active is important at any age but as we approach menopause and head into our postmenopausal years, it becomes even more important! I am fortunate to be small and I am a healthy weight, I acknowledge I don't look my age - currently 56 but I still need to put the effort in to achieve my body goals. And a healthy diet and regular exercise can make a huge difference in managing menopause-related symptoms.

There are 4 main areas of my health I focus on ....

Getting regular physical activity into my day.
Making sure my nutrition is optimal.
Getting enough sleep.
Reducing my stress and looking after my mental health.

Exercise and nutrition have to be as easy and as simple as possible but they need to be effective! I don't want to over-complicate things and spend hours in either the gym or in the kitchen!

This blog post is sponsored by BOMIMO Nutrition.