Historically, sage has been used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Traditionally, the herb which has grey-green leaves and comes in a wide variety of “flavors, could be used as a spice in food or it could be boiled for tea. Besides cooking, sage has many health benefits, according to research. Sage is an excellent Read more…
Day: April 20, 2020
Do you keep a journal to track your menopause symptoms?
Keeping track of your symptoms during menopause can be very helpful in a number of ways. The more you know about the symptoms you are experiencing and how they are affecting your daily life, the better able you can be to find successful solutions for you. If you are trying different treatments or hormone replacement Read more…
Menopause linked to blood pressure and muscle strength
Home » Health News » Blood pressure and leg strength of postmenopausal women found to improve by climbing stairs Blood pressure and leg strength of postmenopausal women found to improve by climbing stairs Postmenopausal women have low estrogen levels, which are associated with vascular problems such as high blood pressure and muscle problems causing loss Read more…
Woman, 24, has chosen to go through a temporary menopause for a SECOND time
A 24-year-old woman claims that she has chosen to go through a temporary menopause for a second time. Chanelle Urquhart, van Hull, has endometriosis, a painful condition in which tissue similar to the womb lining begins to grow in other places. Two years ago, she chose to start taking injections to stop producing estrogen, which Read more…
This Genius Cooling Bracelet Was Made to Ease Your Hot Flash Symptoms
Ah, hot flashes — one of life’s greatest joys … said no one, ever. Whether you’ve been dealing with menopause for years or you’re new to the host of not-so-delightful symptoms that come along with being a woman of a certain age, hot flashes — or night sweats, as they’re called during sleep — are Read more…
Gabapentin for the Treatment of Hot Flushes in Menopause
Objective: Gabapentin is used to treat vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in postmenopausal women with contraindications to hormonal therapy or who prefer alternatives. We investigated the efficacy and tolerability of gabapentin for treating menopausal hot flushes via a meta-analysis. Methods: We searched the PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL databases for English-language articles published until June, 2018. The Read more…