Ep 134 - Does Coffee Make Your Menopause Symptoms Worse?

Following a really interesting chat in our FB group about the effects of coffee and how we feel after drinking it impacts us - and our menopause symptoms post-cancer, I wanted to go a little deeper into this topic with you today. And I am delighted to have with me, Zain, co-founder of London Nootropics’, a great brand making delicious adaptogenic coffee blends using the highest quality of ingredients. Many of you say you can no longer drink coffee the way you used to, with anxiety and hot flushes worsening. Some of you have stopped drinking coffee, some have changed when they drink it. I’m sure how we react to coffee is a very personal thing. Let’s take a deep dive into all of this and the potential benefits of adaptogenic coffee - can they really give you all the benefits of regular coffee whilst minimising side effects such as jitters, anxiety and a crash?For London Nootropics adaptogenic coffee go here https://londonnootropics.com/collections/all and use code: healthywhole for 20% offFor more info on cancer and ashwaganda go here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0400/9892/2660/files/LIIMINAL_Naturopathy_Menopause.pdf?v=1727179357To learn more about how medicinal mushrooms and how they can complement oncology treatments go here: https://hifasdaterra.com/en/we-support-you/Thanks to our sponsors https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ Made For Life Organics - one of the most authentic skin-care brands that I have come across. They are true organic skin care products, hand-blended in Cornwall, with a unique mix of botanical ingredients combining science with nature. Go to https://www.madeforlifeorganics.com/ they are giving our community 20% off with MENO20.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.08:31 Adaptogens10:05 Ashwagandha discussed19:37 Idea becomes business with adaptogenic coffee blends.21:35 Choosing best adaptogen depends on source quality.24:04 Check transparency in mushroom sourcing and compounds.31:37 Finding calm through afternoon coffee ritual.37:06 Use "healthywhole" code for 20% discount.Connect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/