Month: December 2019

If you keep a diet but it seems like that extra weight around your waist is in no hurry to leave or your abs aren’t as defined as you’d like them to be, it’s time to incorporate some simple but effective exercises into your workout. The pilates training system was created for spine rehabilitation but it also helps perfectly tone deep core muscles and boost metabolism. We at Bright Side Read more…

Researchers put acupuncture to the test once again. Menopause typically begins in the sixth decade of life and continues for an average of 4–5 years. The symptoms of menopause can reduce overall well-being and affect every facet of life. Although the symptoms of menopause are treatable, the current methods are far from perfect. Hormone replacement Read more…

Hormonal and vaginal changes during a woman’s midlife can affect the way you experience sexual pleasure and desirable feelings, according to the North American Menopause Society. As a result, this can affect one’s sex life and relationship with their partner. By educating oneself on the biological facts, women can seek out the care they need, Read more…

Is there new evidence that tells us about hot flashes in menopause? What is the cause? What can be done to reduce the frequency and intensity? The currently accepted theory is that hot flashes are caused by a disturbance in the thermoregulatory zone — sort of like your personal thermostat is malfunctioning. The most effective Read more…

New research suggests that changes in heart health may occur sooner than scientists previously believed. The older a person gets, the more likely they are to develop heart disease. However, the risk of the condition — which is the biggest killer of women in the United States — increases even more during menopause. Experts believe Read more…

In menopause, female hormones begin to decline and the metabolism slows down. Many women find it more difficult to lose weight after menopause and also experience sporadic weight gain. There are several reasons weight loss can be more difficult during menopause: Hormone changes: when estrogen is too low or too high, weight gain occurs. Decrease Read more…

In this episode, Carol Tavris, social psychologist and author of Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me), and Avrum Bluming, hematologist, medical oncologist, and emeritus clinical professor at USC, discuss their collaboration on their recent book, Estrogen Matters. Their book takes on the very polarizing and confusing topic of hormone replacement therapy for women suffering Read more…

Another sensationalist article claims a ‘vegan‘ diet made someone ill and that eating meat and eggs made them better – but a little digging reveals the truth behind the headlines. 38-year-old Finnish food and lifestyle blogger Virpi Mikkonen claimed her vegan diet brought on early menopause. Like every other article like this, the diet she Read more…

Artificially sweetened soft drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and death in postmenopausal women. A study that followed tens of thousands of postmenopausal women for more than 10 years has linked a higher consumption of diet drinks to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and death. The link between diet drinks and Read more…

A former vegan who lived off a gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, meat-free and refined sugar-free diet has ditched the plant-based regime and started eating burgers. Virpi Mikkonen, 38, claims her vegan diet “brought on early menopause” leading to hot flushes and absent periods. An award-winning blogger who championed plant-based eating, Virpi’s vegan diet — along with Read more…

High levels of vitamin D, in conjunction with estrogen, could help protect the metabolic health of postmenopausal women. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors — such as obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar — that increase the likelihood that a person will develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other Read more…

Many women have found that yoga, including restorative and supportive poses, can ameliorate the undesirable side effects of menopause, including hot flashes and more. Gracefully navigate this transition period, and ameliorate hot flashes, mood swings, and more with these yoga for menopause tips. When Alison, 48, began experiencing intense hot flashes, they often arrived at Read more…