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The main benefits of using a squatty potty – or squatting – to go to the toilet are: * it makes it easier to eliminate waste, preventing “faecal stagnation * raising our knees when we go to the toilet helps our pelvic muscles relax, which increases continence * it helps you eliminate all the urine from your bladder, thus helping prevent urinary tract infections. The version I have allows you to either stand on the squatting platform (I am in no way able to balance on this yet! ) or sit on the toilet normally and pop your feet up on the bar across the middle. One of my health goals is to be able to squat properly on my squatty potty, as it will mean that I’m significantly improved my flexibility in my ankles, calves and thighs, and also significantly improve my balance.

I can’t tell you how excited I was to wake up this morning to see that my little blog, Just as Juicy, made the list of Top 50 Menopause Blogs and Websites Dealing with Menopause IN THE WORLD! ! ! * I only launched this blog in August last year – so not even 12 months ago! * I haven’t even written a blog post in two months (yep, slacker. A huge thanks to Feedspot for including me, and an even bigger thanks to all of you for reading.

Anne believes it’s what you eat, drink, think, believe and how you move that has everything to do with how you age and that there is no reason women can’t have amazingly healthy and vibrant second half of life. It’s the ‘mindfulness’ of yoga along with meditation and breathing techniques rather than ‘mindlessness’ of other unsuitable movement for the menopausal body that improves clarity of mind, reduces hot flushes, inflammation and literally brings your nervous system from the red zone into the green. You can read Anne’s post on her five reasons why yoga is perfect for the 50+ body. It’s at this age where symptoms, health issues and the slowing down of physical movement that can hinder that progression.

Which is all my way of saying I freaking love my new Chilly Towel as it’s helping me stay cool on these sweaty, hot-flushy, humid days! Verdict: If you’re struggling with hot flushes or night sweats, or like me, struggle in general with summer, then the Chilly Towel is for you! The Female Blend is designed to help women dealing with changes in our cycles and our reproductive hormones, as well as helping us feel more at ease, less moody. Online direct from www.naughtynaturopathmum.com.au Cost: 30ml bottle – $19.95; 50ml bottle – $27.95 plus shipping Disclaimer: This post isn’t sponsored, but the Chilly Towel was a gift.