iVillage Chat Schedule - October

Dr Wendy Denning will be answering your questions on the Perimenopause & Menopause message board.
Date: Monday October 6th
Time: 2-3 pm

Dr Wendy Denning is a qualified GP and one of the UK's leading private doctors with over 20 years experience in the medical profession.

A strong advocate of integrated medicine, she became interested in the field at the age of 15 and started developing her knowledge whilst still at medical school. She has trained in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine and has also spent time studying Ayruvedic Medicine in India and Homeopathy in the UK.

Dr. Denning is a regular in the media and was half of TV's original Diet Doctor duo with nutritionist, Vicky Edgson. She is the co-author of the bestselling book `The Diet Doctors:Inside and Out' and is a regular commentator on health and nutrition as well as writing and contributing to columns and articles for magazines and newspapers.

She also wrote a forward for Sarah Dobyn's book 'The Fertility Diet' and has lectured on Fertility treatments, particularly in relation to alternative therapies.

In addition to this, she runs a busy private practice and has recently set up The Health Doctors , a centre for Integrated Medicine with a team that includes Private GPs, Nutritionists, an Osteopath, an Acupuncturist, an NLP Therapist and hypnotherapist, a Homeopath and an Ayruvedic Massage Therapist.

Dr. Denning recently served on the Department of Health select group advising on Cosmetic Surgery Regulations and is also one of only two GPs involved in promoting an Integrated Approach to Obstetrics and Gynaecology in this country.

Dr. Denning is passionate about her work and the impact she can have in educating the public to make informed, healthier choices in their lives. Her extensive knowledge has been further enhanced recently by the birth of her son, an event that has bought her untold joy and new experiences to bring to her work.

A folder is now open on the Perimenopause & Menopause message board for you to post messages.

Claire Hegarty, life coach, will answer your questions on our Overcoming Stress message board.
Date: Wednesday October 15th
Time: 2.30-4 pm

Claire is a qualified Life Coach and Hypnotherapist and has worked with individuals and businesses to unlock potential and turn personal possibilities into realities.

Claire is available for consultations and will offer the first session free, so if you are interested in booking one-to-one coaching, call her on 0151 678 3358.

You can also find out more about Claire, HERE

A folder is now open on the Overcoming Stress message board for you to post messages.

Valerie Tagwira from the Marie Stopes charity, will be answering your questions on the Periods & Sexual Health message board. message board.
Date: Tuesday October 28th
Time: 2-3 pm

She works for the sexual health charity Marie Stopes International. Her work includes discussing and providing all contraceptive methods and also counselling young women concerned about sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy .

Valerie is an experienced writer and looks forward to answering questions on iVillage.

Please ask Valerie anything about unplanned pregnancy, contraception, sexual health, long-term methods, contraception after childbirth and more.

A folder for your questions will be open one week before the chat.

Paula Hall, sexual & relationship psychotherapist, will answer your questions on our Let's Talk About Sex message board.
Date: Tuesday October 28th
Time: 12.30-1.30 pm

Paula is an accredited sexual & relationship psychotherapist who works both for Relate and in private practice.

Over the past 12 years, she has worked with many hundreds of clients helping them to overcome sexual and relationship difficulties.

As an expert on relationships and sexuality, she is regularly asked to comment for national press and women's magazines as well as appearing on national radio and television.

She has written for various websites and is author of Help Your Children Cope with Your Divorce.

Last year she launched an online advice service www.TheRelationshipSpecialists.com, which is manned by a team of therapists who specialise in sexual, relationship and family issues.

A folder for your questions will be opened a week before the chat.

Catherine Matthews, nutritional expert, will be answering your questions on the Eating For Health message board.
Date: Wednesday 29th October
Time: 1 - 2pm

After returning from a year travelling, Catherine worked as a scientific information specialist for a well known healthcare company, helping educate people about science and nutrition.

As a qualified nutritionist working with Tesco Diets, she will be able to answer any nutrition and weight loss related queries.

A folder for your questions will be open a week before the chat.