There are lots of fantastic books available to learn more like Davina McCall's Menopausing and Lara Briden's Hormone Repair Book.
Caring and the menopause
It can be difficult to look after our own health and wellbeing when we care for someone else, especially when we are experiencing shifts and changes ourselves.
Whether you are experiencing menopause, perimenopause or supporting someone going through this transition, we are here for you.
Wellbeing Coach and Nutritional Therapist, Sue Judge discusses menopause, perimenopause considering the extra challenges carers can face during these transitional years. As well as guidance on how you can support your wellbeing.

Top tips to support your wellbeing
As Sue reminds us in the video above, nutrition and variety are key to helping us during these changes and fluctuations.
Bitter foods such as watercress, rocket, chicory can help aid digestion. Vitamins and minerals such as Omega 3, Magnesium, B Vitamins (especially b12 and b6), Iron and Vitamin D can support our body with symptoms.
But we can't forget our mental wellbeing - it's just as important as our physical health, check out Sue's key recommendations below.

Take notice
Keep a diary or journal to help you identify triggers that may be linked to your symptoms

Relax and recharge
What makes you feel calm? Yoga, walking, tai chi... these gentle exercises can help calm your body as well as improve your strength and flexibility

Find your support network
Catch up with good friends often! Talking can help us reduce stress and anxiety, your supportive community is here for you.
It's not just hot flushes...
Menopause and perimenopause can impact many areas of a person's life. It can sometimes be difficult to recognise the range of symptoms you or the person you are looking after, are experiencing.
Visit the NHS website for more information about the symptoms or speak to your GP.
Resources for you
Take time for you
Take a step to find what helps you to feel calm by looking at the range of free activities on offer at The Carers' Centre.

Craft Group
Join a welcoming, supportive group with other crafters! Bring along your latest craft project and enjoy a chat with others. No tuition given but there will be plenty of good company!

Bereavement Help Point
A relaxed and supportive community-based drop in where all people who are bereaved are welcome. Run in partnership with Dorothy House Hospice and We Hear You (WHY).

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Carer Information and Support Programme (CRiSP) (Online)
This course provides support and up-to-date, relevant information in a group environment, where you can learn more about dementia, discover practical strategies to help support the person you’re caring for, find out about options for planning for the future and the importance of taking care of yourself.

Carer Information and Support Programme (CRiSP) In Person
This course provides support and up-to-date, relevant information in a group environment, where you can learn more about dementia, discover practical strategies to help support the person you’re caring for, find out about options for planning for the future and the importance of taking care of yourself.
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