Menopause is a natural cessation of menstruation due to a depletion of the egg follicles. A drop in estrogen levels accompanies it. The uterus no longer prepares for possible fertilization, and menstruation does not occur. Menopause occurs after 12 months without menses, counting from the last menstrual period. Menopause can, therefore, only be determined retrospectively. Read more…
As women approach menopause, a lot of their body hormones would naturally decrease; majorly estrogen and progesterone. Many experts recommend hormonal supplements, but doing something as little as taking a walk can help reduce menopausal symptoms. Aside from the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise, the rush of adrenaline you’ll get when you exercise Read more…
The myths flaxseeds, the facts, and how everything adds up One thing I have always enjoyed doing is sharing my experiences and trying to help others go through the same experience with ease. On July 4th last year, I flew to Utah to celebrate Independence Day with my eldest son Finn. While on the plane, Read more…
As women approach menopause, they gradually start to experience several menopausal symptoms. Some popular symptoms include hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, and reduced metabolism. Women who undergo menopause would inevitably experience weight gain. Most folks associate weight gain and loss with calories and workout routines. However, recent research has proven that a hormone called Read more…
The biological system of a woman is phenomenal. From the onset, every stage is timely, especially during the secondary developmental stages. At birth, the reproductive system of a female is immature until puberty, which happens between the ages of 8 and 16. The early stages of puberty produce very visible signs. Following this stage is Read more…
Do you experience mood swings, hot flashes, or restless nights during menopause? These are common symptoms of anxiety experienced by most midlife women. According to studies, up to 51% of women between the ages of 40 and 55 experience anxiety symptoms. Even though it is a common natural phase in every woman’s life, dealing with Read more…
How often do you wake up at night to urinate? Never or only once? If you’ve reached menopause, that number can be much higher due to nocturia, a condition that makes you wake up repeatedly urinate. What exactly is nocturia? It is a condition in which you wake up in the middle of the night Read more…
Coping with menopause can entail adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes non-hormonal remedies for symptoms such as hot flashes. Everyone goes through menopause uniquely, and you may feel better with some non-hormonal approaches but not others. Some non-hormonal remedies can help with more than one menopausal symptom. This article discusses common non-hormonal approaches for managing Read more…
It all started in the summer of last year. July, to be precise. Kimberly and I were on our way to work. We grabbed coffee, sipped some, and continued. We were on foot, and the heat was very severe (It was July, of course, what did I expect?). Suddenly, I started to feel an unusual Read more…
Urinary incontinence is the unconscious and involuntary discharge of urine. It simply means that an individual urinates when they do not intend to. While you may see this problem as a rare condition, it is widespread, even in the United States. According to the American Urological Association research, about 25% to 33% of men and Read more…
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