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12 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: debunking the myth

Niamh Daly August 8, 2024 4 comments 2
criticising 12 yoga poses for osteoporosis

This is not a concise blog with handy pictures. This is me giving as much information as I can because I am still seeing Yoga teachers the world over recommending this protocol to people with low bone density. I wish Yoga could reliably increase bone density, but to claim it does is to fly in the face of everything we…

Best Collagen for Menopause

Niamh Daly March 3, 2024 4 comments 5

Collagen supplements are becoming more and more popular among women in menopause. Here I help you know what’s the best option for your needs. Studies into collagen supplements point to support for, among others, some areas relevant to menopause: joint stiffness associated with osteoarthritis, cartilage repair, bone density and quality, blood vessel health, skin hydration and elasticity. The value of…

Are Yoga Teachers Making Unfounded Claims About Yoga’s Benefits?

Niamh Daly January 22, 2023 3 comments 0

The short answer is, yes. But it’s nuanced of course. Yoga has well-established, researched and wide-reaching benefits. BUT! We do not have enough evidence to say that any one Yoga pose alleviates any one symptom or health issue, in menopause or anywhere else! Yet I see claims made by teachers & in articles all the time.  Whose fault is it?…

Podcasts I Have Guested On

Niamh Daly January 18, 2023 0 comments 0

A few choice ones! Click on each one to listen. Yoga Medicine The Midlife Feast MenoPAUSE: Real & Raw Stories of Midlife & Mental Health The Connected Yoga Teacher Greg Walsh Samadhi Yoga

Boost Your Menopause Breakfast

Niamh Daly January 12, 2023 0 comments 2
Menopause breakfast

A fully nourishing breakfast may really help you with many struggles, like energy, weight gain, cravings, and blood sugar crashes. A fully nourishing breakfast is not a choice, it’s a necessity. Unless you are unable to afford breakfast, it’s a really good idea to have breakfast. It doesn’t have to be the moment you wake up, but without it you…