Warning: A taboo topic. Many women experience vaginal dryness during menopause—yet it’s still rarely discussed openly. We believe that taboos have no place when it comes to health.

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Strength and endurance training are the most effective measures against muscle and bone loss, cardiovascular disease, and dementia.

Menopause rarely begins with a bang. It usually starts quietly—long before your period stops—and slowly changes the familiar rhythm of your life.

Menopause changes the game—hormonal shifts can disrupt sleep, energy levels, and mood. It’s time for a solid toolkit. Our Evela Menopause Toolkit combines nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and medical options into a strategy that truly fits your life.

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Menopause brings about many changes—but it also presents an opportunity to refocus on your health. Exercise, nutrition, stress management, and social support together form the foundation for greater energy, stability, and well-being.

Menopause is a phase of transition that begins for most women between the ages of 45 and 55. Many women experience a range of symptoms during this time that can greatly impact daily life. However you're feeling – you’re not alone, and there are ways to navigate these changes.

Eating well during menopause doesn’t mean giving up everything. Even small changes—such as eating more protein, plant-based foods, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbohydrates—can make a noticeable difference in your metabolism, energy levels, and muscle mass. What matters isn’t perfection, but taking that first step toward a diet that fits your lifestyle in the long run.

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Your skin feels tight, dry, or itchy—even though your skincare routine hasn’t changed. Hormonal changes during this phase directly affect your skin and hair, altering their needs.

2:58 a.m. Boom—suddenly you’re awake. The room is quiet, but your mind isn’t: thoughts, to-do lists, and worries are racing through your head. And while everyone else is still asleep, you ask yourself: Why does this happen every night?

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For many women, bloating and digestive issues are among the lesser-known symptoms of menopause. Hormonal changes affect bowel movements, the gut microbiome, and stress responses—with noticeable effects on digestion. Scientific findings and practical strategies can help women better understand and manage these changes.

The female menstrual cycle is more than just monthly bleeding. It involves a precise interplay of hormones that influences many processes in the body. You can read about exactly how this works here.

Sex during menopause? Of course. Unfortunately, hardly anyone talks about it. Yet hormones don’t just change the body—they also affect desire, intimacy, and how we feel. Just accept it? We don’t have to.

Many women experience a hormonal rollercoaster during menopause – with effects that go far beyond hot flushes or mood swings. What is often overlooked: the thyroid also plays a central role during this phase of life. It regulates metabolism, affects energy, mood, weight, and even bone health – all areas that tend to shift during menopause. No wonder that the symptoms of thyroid issues and menopause are so similar – and often hard to distinguish from one another.

Plant-based variety, healthy fats, and adequate protein form the foundation of an anti-inflammatory diet during menopause. They support metabolism and help regulate inflammation—because longevity often begins in the kitchen.

Is the scale broken—or have I gained weight? Everything’s the same as always: same diet, same exercise routine. And yet the scale suddenly shows a higher number—while the extra weight often accumulates exactly where you need it least: around the belly.

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For most women, the period is astonishingly reliable over many years. Month after month, bleeding starts around the same time, lasts three to five days, and occurs every 26 to 32 days—on average about 28 days. This familiar pattern is so ingrained that any change immediately catches your attention.

Bei Evela ist uns Deine sexuelle Gesundheit wichtig. Neben Schlafstörungen zieht sich kaum ein Thema so sehr durch unsere Beratungen, insbesondere bei perimenopausalen Frauen. Gesundheit muss immer ganzheitlich betrachtet werden. Dazu gehört auch ein Bereich, der in der klassischen Medizin oft als „Nice-to-have“ oder nachrangig behandelt wird: Deine Sexualität.

We live in a world that never really sleeps—and, above all, is never really dark. As renowned sleep researcher Matthew Walker aptly puts it: “We live in a darkness-deprived society.”

Menopause is a natural transition, but its impact on heart health is often underestimated. The declining estrogen levels that accompany menopause can significantly affect the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of heart disease. While this might sound alarming, understanding the risks and taking proactive steps can empower women to protect their hearts and maintain their health and vitality during this phase of life.

Menopause doesn’t just affect your body—it has a significant impact on your emotions too. If you’ve ever felt like your moods are on a rollercoaster ride, you’re not alone. Unexplained sadness, irritability, and moments of overwhelming frustration are common during this transitional phase. The good news? These emotional ups and downs aren’t permanent, and with the right approach, you can steady the ship.

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Menopause is a natural phase in every woman’s life. It marks the transition from the reproductive to the non-reproductive phase and comes with various physical and emotional changes. This process affects millions of women worldwide, usually beginning between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can start earlier. In Germany, around nine million women are currently going through menopause, with approximately 47 million women worldwide entering this phase each year.

Wenn wir an "gesunde Ernährung" denken, stehen bei uns Frauen in den Wechseljahren die Proteine im Vordergrund. Ballaststoffe hingegen werden nicht so viel besprochen – das Wort allein klingt schon schwer und wenig verlockend, eher nach trockener Kleie als nach Genuss. Dabei sind sie weit mehr als nur eine bloße Verdauungshilfe und können auch sehr gut schmecken.

Hand aufs Herz: Wie oft hast Du Dir schon gesagt: „Ab morgen wird alles anders! Ich nehme 10 Kilo ab, mache jeden Tag Sport und esse nur noch gesund“? Und wie oft war dieser Vorsatz nach wenigen Wochen schon wieder Geschichte? Das passiert vielen von uns zum Beginn eines neuen Jahres, oder nach einem einschneidenden Ereignis, z.B. dass man sich gesundheitlich nicht mehr gut fühlte, merkt, dass man zugenommen hat oder sich sonst nicht mehr wie sich selbst fühlt.