Episode Details

Wondering if those daily laps of the pool are enough to keep you strong as you age? Liz discusses the benefits of swimming for cardiovascular fitness and mobility – but explains why adding strength training to your routine is key for muscle maintenance and bone health.

Plus: Treating hormonal breakouts, improving the appearance of loose skin, why a low-histamine diet might help with itchy skin and what's causing recurrent breast cysts?

Also in this episode:

·     Advice for treating hormonal acne

·     How can I help my loose, crepey skin after weight loss?

·     Why has menopause triggered itchy skin and hay fever?

·     Should I be worried about HRT causing breast cysts?

·     Does swimming count as resistance exercise?

Links in this episode:

·     Balance app for tracking hormonal symptoms

·     Podcast with Veronique Bataille on SPF use and skin health

·     Azelaic acid formula for blemish-prone skin

·     Skin + Me products for inflamed skin

·     Podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamines

·     Read What is histamine intolerance?

·     DAO enzyme supplement

·     Quercetin

·     Luteolin

·     Podcast with Professor Vik Khullar on mast cells, histamine and bladder issues

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