Page 42 • The HERALD • 20th February 2025 v KEEP ACTIVE, KEEP HEALTHY v Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com The Waterside Physiotherapy & Osteopathy Clinic www.thewatersideclinic.co.uk Jon Eyres and Associates • NECK AND BACK PAIN • PREGNANCY RELATED PAIN • ACUPUNCTURE • ARTHRITIC PAIN • ALL SPORTS INJURIES • SHOULDER/ARM PAIN Treatment by Chartered Physiotherapists and Registered Osteopaths Registered with all major health insurers and HCPC Tel: 023 8020 7764 First Floor, South Street Centre, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6EB Health, Beauty & Wellbeing www.zoejphoenix.com Menopause Practitioner Hypnotherapist, Mindset Coach Book for a FREE menopause consultation MENOPAUSE IS A GREAT AWAKING! by Zoë Phoenix, Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist and HypnoMenopause® Practitioner Menopause o en forces a shedding of the emotional “mask” many women have worn for years, whether it’s the role of the perfect mother, wife, career woman, or caretaker. is phase can reveal unresolved traumas, limiting beliefs, or suppressed emotions that were easier to hide before, and ones we have not yet dealt with from our past, menopause is actually a great awaking of who we really are! Hormonal changes during menopause play a signi cant role in this unmasking process. Here’s why: 1. Hormonal Buffering Effect Oestrogen and progesterone have calming and stabilising e ects on our brain, this helps regulate mood, stress, and emotional responses. When these hormones start to decline during our perimenopause and menopause, this “bu er” weakens, therefore making it harder to suppress our negative emotions or maintain the emotional mask that has been rmly in place for many years. 2. Heightened Emotional Sensitivity Lower oestrogen levels can a ect serotonin and dopamine, these are neurotransmitters that are responsible for our mood regulation. is shi o en makes emotions more intense and harder to ignore, leading to a greater awareness of suppressed feelings and undealt with trauma. 3. Cognitive and Emotional Shifts Menopause can trigger changes in the brain’s amygdala and prefrontal cortex parts of our brains, these are the areas responsible for our emotional processing and self-control. is rewiring can bring unresolved issues to the surface, demanding attention. 4. Life Stage Reflection Beyond biology, menopause coincides with a natural phase of life re ection. Women o en evaluate their lives, relationships, their sense of purpose, who they are, what they have not yet achieved, the feeling of loss; leading to a realisation that the masks they’ve worn no longer serve them. 5. Physical Symptoms Highlight Emotional Strain Menopausal symptoms like hot ushes, insomnia, and anxiety can exacerbate stress and emotional unrest. ese physical disruptions o en expose underlying emotional issues that were easier to ignore when hormonal balance kept things more even. is natural unmasking can be uncomfortable but also incredibly empowering, offering women the opportunity to confront, heal, and embrace their true selves. But just know this is all natural, it part of the Sign up to my mailing to be notified of menopause events and receive a free Stress-Free Hypnosis download process, you are not going mad AND you are NOT alone… is is now a time to work out how you can embrace a powerful transition phase of your life, A Rebirth of the Self… “Menopause marks the beginning of a powerful rebirth, where women shed old roles and step into their authentic selves.” Reach out if you are struggling in your menopause journey – book a free menopause session today: www. zoejphoennix.com Waterside Stoma Support meets at St Andrew’s Church, Dibden Purlieu every other month. A Stoma Nurse is in attendance along with a stoma care company when available for advice and samples. eir next meeting will be on Wednesday 12th March from 1.30pm until 3pm. With refreshments and homemade cakes (for a small charge) a friendly face is guaranteed. Friends and carers are welcome to go along to chat to fellow ostomates. For more information telephone Ian on: 07710 288785 or email: Iangapp13@gmail.com THE KETTLE IS ALWAYS ON Testwood Baptist Church’s monthly Bereavement Café is held in the lounge at M Johnson Family Funeral Directors, 26-28 Commercial Road, Totton. e Café is run on a ‘drop-in’ basis between 1pm and 2.30pm on the second Monday of each month and is not designed to be a counselling session. Visitors to the Café will receive a warm welcome and a supportive environment for re ection and conversation; a place to nd mutual support and encouragement. e kettle is always on with tea, co ee and a variety of cakes (including a gluten-free option) served by a friendly team of volunteers. The next For more information, please contact the Church on: 023 8086 0320 or visit: www.testwoodbaptist.org Stoma Support Café session will be on Monday 10th March. ROVING RAMBLERS If you like to walk, go along and join Roving Ramblers for their twice monthly walks. ey meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, starting at 10am for a 2 to 2½ hour walk. Walks are open to everyone and are a good opportunity to meet new friends, take a friend along or even take your dog with you to enjoy the walk. eir next walks take place on Wednesday 26th February meet at Roundhill Camp Site, Wednesday 12th March meet at Canadian Memorial car park, Wednesday 26th March meet at Appleslade car park and Wednesday 9th April meet at Roundhill car park (at Brook) use le hand car park. For more details call Phil Butter eld on: 023 8084 5684 or: 07708 582285 or by emailing: cedaro ythe@btinternet. com
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