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"Menopause Advice: Evidence-Based Guidance at Mbodies Training Academy"

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  Understanding the Dr.  Louise Newson Controversy Dr.  Louise Newson, a prominent menopause specialist, recently faced scrutiny regarding her approach to prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  The British Menopause Society (BMS) has removed her from their specialist register, citing concerns about her prescribing practices not aligning with established guidelines.  Reports indicate that some women treated at Newson Health clinics experienced complications from higher-than-recommended doses of HRT, raising questions about safety and adherence to clinical standards. This controversy has sparked a wider debate among health-conscious individuals, particularly women in midlife navigating menopause.  Dr. Newson's approach, which sometimes involves prescribing HRT 'off-label' at doses exceeding standard recommendations, has led to concerns from both patients and fellow clinicians.  Some believe these higher doses could lead to adverse effects, i...

Evolving Your Pilates Practice: Responding to 2024 Trends with Mbodies CPD Courses

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  The 2024 HFA (Health and Fitness Association) Global Report presents valuable insights for the fitness and wellness sectors, showing clear trends that Pilates instructors should pay attention to as they look to future-proof their careers.  The Pilates industry, particularly Matwork, is reaching saturation in many markets, but there are growing opportunities in areas like apparatus training and specialist education.  Mbodies Training Academy offers a variety of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that can help Pilates instructors meet these new demands, diversify their services, and enhance their professional skillset. Here are some ways that Pilates instructors can respond to these industry shifts, utilising CPD courses to stay ahead. Apparatus Training: Expanding Beyond Matwork and the Reformer Whilst Pilates Matwork offerings are reaching market saturation in many UK areas and instructors are finding it ever harder to fill their classes, the same i...