As a woman of a 'certain age', I am finding that as I scroll through social media I am being ambushed by sponsored posts promising to “banish hot flashes for good” and “restore youthful balance with one natural pill a day” or, more recently, “balance my cortisol”. It seems I'm not alone.
Hormone supplements derived from plants are widely promoted as more 'natural' than hormones from horses, but they carry the same risks - and some more of their own.
Proponents of alternative therapies often throw around charges of vested interest when challenged. But often their own interests don't bear scrutiny.
While in the gym, Alison Campbell considers some health issues.