There comes a time in every woman’s life when they start to notice their body going through a number of changes. This could be physically or mentally and while some find medical approaches to ease their menopausal symptoms, others may prefer to look at it through a more holistic approach. The Menopause Exchange newsletter was launched to help women who may find themselves in such a predicament.

In this Summer’s edition of the newsletter, Rebecca Hall who is an advanced nurse practitioner looks at how women can learn to thrive in midlife. They can do this by making small changes to their daily lives which can influence the bigger picture in a much more positives way. This will help them much more then having to deal with mood swings and hot flushes. If women take part in these lifestyle changes, they can help them stay cool, sleep better, remain fit and strong, eat well and improve their mental wellbeing.

“Many women struggle with their changing body around the time of the menopause,” says Norma Goldman, founder and director of The Menopause Exchange. “Their energy levels may drop, their joints ache, they can’t sleep properly, and they may gain weight much more easily or around their waist for the first time in their life. Making small but effective lifestyle changes can have a significant impact.”

Through it’s many subscribers, the Menopause Exchange newsletter offers its readers lots of helpful tips and advice on the different kinds of complimentary therapies they can use. These subscribers include women, men, healthcare professionals, complementary therapists, workplace managers, employees and journalists. Other articles in the Summer 2026 issue of The Menopause Exchange quarterly newsletter include testosterone at the menopause, discussing the menopause with a GP, and all about ovarian cancer, as well as news, Ask the Experts Q&As and information about Norma Goldman’s webinars, talks and workshops.

The Menopause Exchange, which was established in 1999, is unbiased and independent and isn’t sponsored by any companies or organisations. Our free quarterly newsletter contains articles written by top UK medical experts, including menopause consultants, GPs, specialist menopause nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, complementary practitioners, a menopause counsellor and a pelvic health physiotherapist.

The National Health Service offers women plenty of advice on how to deal with the different symptoms they may be experiencing. These can include hot flushes and night sweats where the proper actions to take to avoid experiencing unnecessary symptoms include changes to whether or not someone uses Hormone Replacement Therapy.

The menopause usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 and is reached when someone has not had a period for 12 months and isn’t explained by contraception like the pill. Perimenopause is the period leading up to menopause, when hormone levels and menstrual cycles begin to change. Common symptoms include hot flushes, sleep difficulties, low mood and problems with memory or concentration.

NHS advice supports many of the measures highlighted in the press release. Regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate rest and attention to mental wellbeing can help with symptoms. Weight-bearing and resistance exercise are also recommended because falling oestrogen levels after menopause can increase the risk of weakened bones.

:”Menopause is a certainty, but suffering is not inevitable. “Dr. Haver emphasizes that many women endure symptoms silently or receive inadequate treatments like antidepressants instead of proper hormone therapy, highlighting the need to address root hormonal changes. She also notes regarding cellular health during the transition: “When hormone levels decline because of disease, age, or the menopausal transition, cells and tissues can be left waiting to be told what to do, and essential tasks may not get completed—this is what trouble can start.”

That’s according to Dr. Mary Claire Haver (OB-GYN and author of The New Menopause):

“Menopause is a neurologically active process that impacts the brain in unique ways.”Mosconi reframes the transition as an active neurological update that can “update the brain’s operating system, discard information and skills that are no longer needed, grow new ones, and prepare women for a new role in life.”

That’s according to Dr. Lisa Mosconi (Neuroscientist and author of The Menopause Brain):