Bone loss tracks the fall of oestrogen, yet for twenty years most of us were never told. Here is what HRT really does for your bones, why the 2002 panic was misread, and whether it is ever too late to start after an osteoporosis diagnosis.
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The Wellness Column
by Amanda
An exploration of everything wellness in Mallorca and beyond, conscious living, holistic practitioners, events, activities, wellbeing and more, written from the heart of the island.
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Healthy Habits For Everyday Wellbeing
The small, evidence-led habits I use to lower my toxic load at home, from kitchen plastics and perfume to sunscreen and sleep, without the fear or the overwhelm.
What Your Bones Are Hungry For: The Best Foods and Nutrients for Bone Health After 50
Strong bones need far more than calcium. Amanda J Butler investigates the foods and nutrients that support bone health after 50, including protein, collagen, magnesium, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin K and the surprising research behind prunes.
Yoga del Mar Spirit Festival Mallorca 2026: Evolution, Rebirth & Belonging
Yoga del Mar Spirit Festival returns to Mallorca from 27 to 30 August 2026 with four days of yoga, music, breathwork, meditation, healing and community, all centred around this year’s theme: Evolution, Rebirth and Belonging.
Osteoporosis Blood Tests: The Markers Most Doctors Never Order – And Why That’s a Problem
OSTEOPOROSIS: PART THREE The Gap Nobody Talks About Drugs, diagnostics, and what the system has left behind When my osteoporosis diagnosis arrived - with a T-score of -3.2 - following what had thought was merely a precautionary DEXA scan, having gone to my doctor for...
The Best Spas in Mallorca: Your Complete Guide to Island Wellness
There are few better feelings than stepping off a plane into the warm Spanish air, knowing you're about to surrender to pure bliss. Mallorca - where turquoise coves meet mountain-framed villages - isn't just breathtaking; it feels purpose-built for restoration. From...
The Elixir of Life: Can Water Hold More Secrets Than We Realise?
Exploring Water, Wellbeing and the Mystery of Energy As someone who spends much of my time exploring the world of wellness, I am frequently introduced to people and ideas that challenge my understanding of what is possible. Some I embrace immediately. Others leave me...
A Scan Told Me I Had Severe Osteoporosis. My Body Told Me Otherwise.
" Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim." - Nora Ephron This osteoporosis diagnosis changed far more than my bone health - it changed the way I think about women's healthcare. How one unexpected diagnosis sent me on a six-month journey that changed...
The Voice of the Forest: What Indigenous Wisdom Teaches Us About Nature, Wellness and Conscious Living in Mallorca
An interview with indigenous environmental advocate Coral Herencia, during her La Voz del Bosque Mallorca Fundraising Tour 2026 🌿 La Voz del Bosque - Concert & Ceremony Experience in support of the Palguín Native Forest & Waters, southern Chile📍 Sol de...
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