Purplelight Midlife

28/08/2026

How will you celebrate this year World Menopause Day on 18th October? This year theme is Chronic Pain in Midlife.

02/08/2026

01/08/2026

All fruit has benefits, but which ones are best for you? Our ranking reveals whether bananas beat berries and the surprising fruits you don’t need to bother with

🔗 Tap the link in the comments to read more.

30/07/2026

23/07/2026

Have you ever been told...

"You're just getting older."

"It's probably stress."

"Everyone goes through it."

What if the brain fog, exhaustion, anxiety, poor sleep and lack of confidence aren't simply ageing?

For many women, these are signs of perimenopause or menopause.

Understanding what's happening to your body is the first step towards feeling better.

Knowledge gives you choices.

You deserve support, not dismissal.

💜 I'm here to help women understand their symptoms and create practical strategies that fit their life.

Message me if you'd like to talk.

17/07/2026

💜 Rethinking Menopause

For too long, many women have been told:

"It's just part of getting older."
"Everyone goes through it."
"Just get on with it."

It's time to change the conversation.

✨ Let's move from:

➡️ Suffering in silence → Asking for support.

➡️ Feeling dismissed → Feeling heard and understood.

➡️ Thinking it's "just hormones" → Understanding the impact menopause can have on our brain, body and emotional wellbeing.

➡️ One-size-fits-all advice → Personalised support that works for each woman.

➡️ Struggling alone → Building communities where women support one another.

➡️ Surviving menopause → Thriving through midlife.

Menopause isn't just about hot flushes.

It can affect sleep, confidence, memory, anxiety, relationships, work, and overall quality of life. Every woman's experience is different, and every woman deserves to be listened to without judgment.

Knowledge is empowering.
Compassion is powerful.
Support changes lives.

💜 If you're going through menopause, know that you're not alone.

I'd love to hear from you.

What is one thing you wish people understood about menopause?

'sHealth

12/07/2026

https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/what-to-consider-when-treating-patients-with-dry-eye-and-menopause

Mila Ioussifova, OD, CNS, FAAO, FOWNS, details her session on the hormonal and aesthetic considerations ODs should make when treating these patients.

08/07/2026

🧊 HEATWAVE SURVIVAL TIPS 🧊
Keeping cool in the heat (hot flushes too!) doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what actually helps:
🧊 Get a fan or aircon NOW — not the day before a heatwave hits, when they're all sold out everywhere!
🧊 Grab a cheap water spray bottle (the £1 ones sold for plants), fill it up and keep it in the fridge. Spritz yourself — and your dog — throughout the day.
🧊 Pop a pack of facecloths in the freezer. Wet them first, then when you're overheating, lay one on your head or neck for instant relief.
🧊 Hydrate properly — water, watermelon, electrolytes, plenty of protein, and colourful veggies (think Mediterranean diet).
🧊 Find some cold water to get into — a lake, pool, or even just a cold shower. It's incredibly regulating for your body.
Stay cool out there! Feel free to share your own tips below 👇

08/07/2026

People with endometriosis have a distinct pattern of hormones which could be identified by a blood test, with the potential to revolutionise diagnosis of the condition, research suggests.

Scientists found that those with endometriosis have differences in a previously overlooked group of androgens – so-called male hormones, which are also present in females – compared with those without the condition 🧪

The findings could provide a simple, non-invasive route for diagnosis of the condition, which currently takes an average of nine years in the UK and is confirmed through surgery, experts say.

Click the link in comments to find out more 👇

Endometriosis UK

20/06/2026

Tomorrow is summer solstice.
Nature is at her peak, alive with energy, abundance and creation, reminding us of what is possible when we trust the process of growth and allow ourselves to fully bloom. It is time to prepare for second half of the year, pause, reconnect and listen to what is happening beneath the surface. It reminds us to come home to ourselves, to honour our emotions, nurture what matters most and ensure that where we are heading is still aligned with who we are becoming.
What places are you planning to visit and what new adventures would you like to welcome to your life?
Affirmations for the Start of Summer:

☀️ I am open to new opportunities.

☀️ I listen to my heart.

☀️ I say yes to life.