Day: May 25, 2021

There is a common stereotype of women becoming “crazy” at menopause. It’s our culture’s well-entrenched way of writing off women who, at menopause, often go through the process of reclaiming their lives. For many women this reclamation process includes getting in touch with anger that arises from unmet and unacknowledged needs. When a woman begins Read more…

Sharing is caring! CBD oil has been marketed as a silver bullet for a wide variety of ailments and diseases over the years. In particular, the last few years have seen an exponential rise in interest.  There is some evidence to suggest that CBD can be useful for a wide range of conditions such as Read more…

A new study suggests that if you suffered migraine headaches before menopause, you are at higher risk for high blood pressure once periods stop. Migraines are most common in women in the years leading up to menopause. And although they experience fewer headaches after menopause, post-menopause is also when most women develop high blood pressure. Read more…

Believe it or not, there are women who go through  and menopause without needing any support. One day their periods just stop. They do not experience the very common symptoms of sleep problems, hot flashes, and mood shifts. But for those who do—the majority—relief is often found using traditional women’s herbs. Traditional women’s herbs are phytohormones. They have what Read more…

Several factors play a role in weight gain before and during menopause, according to Franziska Spritzier, RD. It can be due to hormone fluctuations, both elevated and low levels of estrogen can lead to increased fat storage. Loss of muscle mass may occur due to age, hormonal changes, and decreased physical activity. Also, inadequate sleep Read more…

Summary: Reduced levels of estrogen may not be the only risk factor for weight gain associated with menopause. A new study reports sleep disruptions also contribute to increased weight gain during menopause. Source: The Endocrine Society Addressing sleep symptoms during menopause may reduce susceptibility to weight gain, according to a small study presented virtually at Read more…

I’m on the 4th day of my 14 day pre-op diet and been trying to google/research everything I can about the gastric bypass. I came upon an article that essentially said that older and menopausal women are slow to lose and not as great results. I figured this was the place to find out the Read more…

The onset of menopause marks a decline in estrogen production. Many women develop several symptoms, such as dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, and hot flashes. Estrogen therapy is the right option in treating and managing menopausal symptoms. Jackson Heights menopause specialists use this approach, which is the most effective treatment to enable you to live a normal Read more…

Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, but their cause still is not fully understood. However, there is help available, and a certified menopause practitioner is a good place to start. Regional One Health’s menopause care practice can counsel women about options including hormone therapy, lifestyle changes and avoiding hot flash triggers. For Read more…