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12 Yoga Poses for Osteoporosis: debunking the myth

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

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?

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

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