Q: “I want to use natural remedies when I reach the menopause. When should I start?”

A: It’s never too early to start preparing by making sure you are getting a good daily balance of nutrients.Take a multi vitamin and mineral supplement and, if you are over 40, you should choose one specifically for the menopause as you may already have symptoms of peri-menopause. (I use a good one in the clinic called Meno Plus)

Make sure you’re eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, lean protein and whole grain foods. You need lots of nuts, seeds and oily fish like salmon and trout to make sure you are getting essential fats. And include phytoestrogen rich foods like soya bean, chickpeas and lentils.

(Jane wins a copy of my Nutritional Health Handbook for Women and also a £10 gift voucher from the Natural Health Practice. To send me your questions please email: AskMarilyn@DrGlenville.com)

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