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Women deserve better. Throughout history, menopause has been relegated to whispers and discomfort, treated as a collection of symptoms to endure rather than a profound transition to embrace. This natural
Your body is under attack from within. Every day, a process called oxidative stress damages your cells, and carrying excess weight dramatically accelerates this invisible assault. After decades of treating
The connection between what women eat and how they experience hormonal transitions remains one of medicine’s most overlooked relationships. After three decades as a nutritionist working with thousands of women,
Menopause can feel like a storm rolling in—hot flashes crash over you, sleep becomes elusive, and your mood swings like a pendulum. For women in perimenopause or menopause, these upheavals
Menopause doesn’t just bring hot flashes—it can feel like it’s fast-forwarding the aging process. Skin sags, energy fades, and joints stiffen, leaving many women wondering where their younger self went.
Menopause can feel like a relentless storm—hot flashes drench you in sweat during a quiet moment, night sweats rob you of sleep, and your mood swings like a pendulum on
As women, our hormones are the unsung heroes of our well-being— silently orchestrating everything from our energy levels to our mood, sleep, and metabolism. But when those hormones start to
As women enter their 40s and 50s, the hormonal landscape begins to shift dramatically. This transition, known as perimenopause and eventually menopause, can bring a range of challenging symptoms that
You’re eating well, exercising, and doing everything “right.” So why are you still struggling with stubborn weight gain, mood swings, bloating, and night sweats? It might not be your hormones
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that marks the end of her reproductive years. It is characterized by hormonal changes that can result in a range of
Heart Rate Variability Testing can help detect many health issues women may face while going through menopause.
Most people associate Infusion therapy with clinical procedures like chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other procedures requiring IV lines. They may not be aware of Infusion therapy’s possible advantages to their
Hepatitis C, also called Hep C, is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It has a big effect on the liver, a very important organ
Ah, menopause is the time in a woman’s life when she can finally look forward to satisfying sexual encounters without becoming pregnant, even without contraceptives.
Menopause is the natural phase of every woman’s life when it becomes practically difficult ( but not impossible ) to get pregnant. During menopause, the ovaries lose the ability to produce eggs, which indicates an end to childbearing. While ovarian failure is the endpoint of menopause, the process of reaching ovarian failure can go on Read more…
Many women have insomnia and other sleep disturbances during perimenopause and, in rare cases, after menopause. Night sweats, breathing problems when sleeping, and mood swings are all symptoms of this condition. Sleep is considered the most crucial component of health. Hence sleeplessness may have devastating effects. Anxiety, irritability, exhaustion, and cognitive impairment are all symptoms Read more…
Tyrosine is an amino acid named phenylalanine that is converted in the body to form tyrosine, non-essential amino acid. Without tyrosine, your body can’t make the neurotransmitters adrenaline, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Neurotransmitters facilitate communication between neurons and modulate mental states. Melanin, the colorant in hair and skin, is partially produced from tyrosine. The adrenal, thyroid, Read more…
Menopause comes with various symptoms that can sometimes be severe. During menopause, ovarian failure leads to a decline in hormonal levels, the leading cause of most menopausal symptoms. After 12 consecutive months of no periods, a woman is confirmed to have gotten to menopause, and at this point, natural pregnancy is impossible. Some common menopausal Read more…
Also known as surgical menopause, hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. In most cases, menopause is natural. In the United States, the average menopausal age is 52. As the average woman gets to her mid-ages, the ovaries gradually lose the ability to produce eggs, leading to the inability to get pregnant naturally. While Read more…
Lymph, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels, are different components of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a comprehensive organ system complementary to the immune and circulatory systems. The lymphatic system is connected to almost every body tissue and serves as a medium for the transportation and circulation of lymph throughout the body, just like Read more…
Many of us have heard of “high blood pressure.” Some of us even had to check our blood pressure this morning. And most of the
Menopausal women who eat potassium-rich foods are less likely to die from menopausal symptoms than women who do not. Menopausal symptoms can be tough, excruciating,
Ovarian failure during menopause doesn’t only cause termination in childbearing ability. With ovarian failure, a typical woman becomes vulnerable to various complications that can sometimes
Your breasts will begin to change in size and shape during perimenopause – the years leading up to the cessation of menstruation. Additionally, you may
Menopause is the stage that signifies an end to your fertile years. Women usually start menopause in their mid-40s or early 50s. During these years,
As a husband to a menopausal woman, it’s somewhat understandable that you might be completely out of your depth with a partner undergoing menopause. Menopause
The thyroid gland produces a hormone – the thyroid hormone, which controls many bodily activities in humans, including burning calories and heartbeats. When the thyroid
Bisphosphonates are drugs used to treat osteoporosis and other conditions related to the bone. Bisphosphonates can help menopausal women deal with this common problem owing
As you approach menopause, you’ll experience a whirlwind of menopausal symptoms, affecting your daily routine, diet, sleep patterns, and more. Symptoms like hot flashes, weight
Hot flashes refer to a sensation often interpreted as heat or hotness in the upper region of the human body. This feeling could last for
If you’re familiar with the signs and symptoms of menopause, you may attribute any sickness or condition you have to menopause. Symptoms, such as hot
Menopause is a life-changing stage – almost every body part is affected, including the breast. A few years before menopause, women start to notice visible
Menopause is a period of transition for all women during which a woman’s menstrual cycle shuts down for a year or more. The significance of
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