Month: February 2021

I am a huge advocate for enjoying a second childhood in the second half of our lives. In fact, if pressed, I’d have to say that this is my main goal for myself in the post menopausal years. I want to experience the joy and innocence, spontaneity and radiance of youth. Since I can’t have Read more…

I am always on the lookout for relief for menopause symptoms – and I am especially excited about those remedies that have no side effects. With that in mind, here are a few of my latest favorite helps for menopausal women in need. The Kool Towel is a remarkable piece of space age fabric that, Read more…

If you are at all like me we reach our late 40′s and early 50′s and start to see the pounds and kilos piling on. It is no secret that hormonal changes in our middle years can cause menopausal weight gain. The metabolism slows, hormones are all over the place and often times emotional factors Read more…

You know that menopause increases LDL cholesterol, but find out what bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can do. The rise in LDL (bad) cholesterol, as a result of menopause, is significant for some women. “The loss of testosterone production in menopause reduces the output of an enzyme produced in the liver called lipoprotein lipase which directly Read more…

According to new data, nearly 30% of women have used or are currently using marijuana to manage menopause symptoms. Marijuana use was most often reported among women experiencing night sweats and hot flashes, NORML reported. Some women also reported insomnia as a reason for using marijuana. “Current or ever use of cannabis for menopause symptom Read more…

As a woman in my late forties, I am definitely approaching menopause.  I feel in that ‘peri’ state.  Even though I am perpetually altered by chemical hormones, due to suffering from pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).  My doctor tells me I can’t be feeling this because I am on the pill, but I know my hormones Read more…

“Are there any adjustments I should make to the Keto Diet if I am in menopause?” asks Sarah from Facebook. In this Guest Host Takeover Week, JJ Virgin invites Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of the book Keto-Green 16, to discuss what you should do if you are experiencing menopause while on the Keto Diet. Discover Read more…

“Is the Keto Diet safe to do during menopause?” asks Sharon12 from Instagram. In this Guest Host Takeover Week, JJ Virgin invites Dr. Anna Cabeca, triple board-certified OB-GYN, to discuss this interesting question. Listen in to find out if it is a smart idea to start the Keto Diet during menopause. Get Dr. Cabeca’s 15 Read more…