Mai Holistic Solas

15/08/2026

Have you ever heard every word someone said, and then moments later completely forgot what they asked you to do?

It can feel frightening, particularly at work. You may start wondering whether you’re losing your sharpness or becoming less capable.

But the difficulty may not be your hearing or your ability.

Perimenopause can affect how efficiently the brain processes and holds onto spoken information. However, small changes in how you handle the spoken word can help you cope better.

I’ve written an article explaining what may be happening, why written information can feel easier and the simple adjustments that can help.

Read it here: https://www.mai-solas.com/articles/why-perimenopause-makes-it-hard-to-hear/

15/08/2026

Don’t let Menopause define you

12/08/2026

What’s Your hidden cost of coping with menopause?

10/08/2026

Menopause doesn't have to become your identity!

05/08/2026

If you’d like to be one of the first to hear about future Menopause Café dates, I’ve created a WhatsApp Channel.

It’s a channel rather than a group because groups can get a little… noisy. And let’s be honest, as menopausal women we already have enough noise in our lives! 🙈😂

If you’re not familiar with WhatsApp Channels, they’re very private. Even I, as the admin, can’t see your personal details 😳, and only I can post updates.

I promise to keep messages to a minimum, and you’re free to leave at any time.

If you’d like to join, here’s the link:

 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8O91rK0IBaaJDloa13

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03/08/2026

Menopause Café – Thursday 13 August | 7.00pm–8.30pm

Sometimes the most helpful thing is simply talking to women who get it.

Whether you're in perimenopause, menopause or postmenopause, join us for a relaxed evening of conversation over a cuppa. No presentations. No pressure. No expectation to share if you'd rather just listen.

It's a safe, friendly space where we can chat about the ups and downs of this stage of life, exchange experiences, ask questions and remind ourselves that we're not alone.

📅 Thursday 13 August
🕖 7.00pm – 8.30pm
📍 Prestwick (full address provided when you book)

Free to attend, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

If you've been thinking, "I'd love to talk to someone who understands," we'd love to welcome you.

Book your free place here: https://www.mai-solas.com/menopause-cafe/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=menopause_cafe&utm_content=launch_post

01/08/2026

🌿 Manual Lymphatic Drainage Helps During Perimenopause & Menopause 🌿 Used within healthcare to help people manage lymphoedema and reduce fluid retention, and is commonly recommended by doctors to have before and after certain types of surgery to aid recovery.

For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, MLD helps:

💚 Support your healthy circulation of lymphatic fluid
💚 Reduce fluid retention and puffiness
💚Calm your nervous system and promote deep relaxation
💚Help you feel lighter and less swollen
💚 Ease any feelings of heaviness and discomfort
💚 Leave feeling refreshed, restored and your body, more like itself again

It isn't a deep tissue massage and it isn't designed to "fix" menopause or sculpt the body.
Rather a slow, gentle treatment with specialised massage techniques that works with your body's natural lymphatic system.

If you would like to know more about the MLD treatment, comment "MLD" below or send me a message. I'd be delighted to tell you more. 💚

30/07/2026

You know me... once I start asking "why?", I can't stop until I've found the answer. 😂

Brain fog! 🧠

I didn't just want to know that it existed. I wanted to know why!

So I did the research and wrote it all down in plain English for everyone to understand. Well hopefully! 😂🫣

Hoping it'll help you make sense of what cause the feeling of brain fog. ❤️

Please tell me, which is the worst bit of brain fog that drags you down🥺

Helping Women understand perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based articles, practical and holistic insights from Helen Campbell, Menopause Holistic Therapist at Mai Solas.

21/07/2026

Poor sleep changes everything. You can usually cope with 1 bad night. Or maybe the odd 2.

But when it becomes a week… or even months… you begin to loose hope at ever finding that inner calm ever again.

You forget things.
You lose patience more easily.
Your confidence starts to wobble.
You wake up tired before the day has even begun!

Many women accept this as something they simply have to put up with because it’s “just menopause.”

Well, I don’t believe that. Maybe that is what we used to do. But not anymore. Help is at hand.

True, I can’t make menopause disappear as much as I wish I could🙈.
But I can offer something that’s often missing.

Time.
Time to allow you to slow down.
Time for your body and mind to switch off, even if just for the briefest of moments. 🥱

Sometimes that’s all that is needed.
The right pressure points to shift the body and the mind into rest.
Because you do deserve better than what life is currently dishing up for you.

So, if you’re tired of feeling exhausted all the time, why not come and chat with me?

I offer a free 30-minute No-obligation Menopause Chat for you to determine if I can help you. ❤️

18/07/2026

If you’re waking during the night drenched in sweat or lying awake because your joints ache, you’re not imagining it.

As oestrogen levels change during perimenopause and menopause, many women experience hot flushes, night sweats and aching, stiff joints. Any one of these can interrupt sleep. Together, they can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed before the day has even begun. 🫩

One option that some women choose to explore is Soya Isoflavones.

Isoflavones are naturally occurring plant compounds found in soya. They have a gentle oestrogen-like effect in the body and have been studied for their potential to ease some peri/menopausal symptoms.

Research suggests they may help:
🌿 Reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes for some women.
🌿 Ease night sweats that repeatedly interrupt sleep.
🌿 And potential could help to improve joint comfort, although the evidence is less consistent than it is for hot flushes.

They’re not a magic solution, and they won’t be right for everyone.

“Always check with your medical professionals to ensure any supplements you wish to take, don’t conflict with any other medication you maybe taking.”

I believe a good night sleep is rarely about one single fix. It’s about understanding what’s stealing your sleep and gently addressing the factors that are getting in the way.

When you sleep better, everything else becomes just that bit easier to handle.

What steals your sleep? 🥱