Month: October 2022

You can’t talk about the most common pain conditions without including headaches. In the United States of America, one out of every six people has

When most of us think of menopause, the image that typically comes to mind is that of a lady dripping with sweat while standing in

Herbs are a wide group of plants humans have used for various purposes for hundreds of years, making them an indispensable resource. While some thrive in the chilly, foggy highlands, most spices are cultivated in warm climates. Many of the seed herbs originate from more temperate regions. Because they are flavorful and aromatic, they are Read more…

Women with lower blood concentrations of estradiol run a higher risk of developing insomnia during menopause. Insomnia in women undergoing menopausal transitions has also been

The start of menopause is 12 months after the last period, leading you into postmenopause. As you age, you can expect to go through perimenopause,

Do you ever wonder how you can have any hair left on your head after looking in the hairbrush or shower drain? Do you find

Women going through or getting close to menopause often worry about whether the symptoms they are experiencing are caused by menopause or by something else, like cancer. But some menopause symptoms may be like those of some types of cancer. Or does menopause or the treatment for it increase the risk of cancer? You need Read more…

Your immune system is a large network of organs, white blood cells, proteins (antibodies), and chemicals. Together, these parts of your body’s defense system keep bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi (which can cause disease) far away. Your immune system has to work very hard for you to stay healthy. Its job is to keep you Read more…

Testosterone is a sex hormone that women make, but it is rarely discussed. Before menopause, a woman’s body makes three times as much testosterone as estrogen. Testosterone levels go down as a person ages or drop quickly after an oophorectomy. Androgen deficiency has many signs and symptoms, such as depression, lack of energy, changes in Read more…

Generally, women go to great lengths to care for their skin, and for a good reason, it adds to our beauty. However, during menopause, many women struggle to keep their skin supple and succulent as it is bedeviled by dryness and patches. Are you winning the battle of keeping your skin as fresh as they Read more…