Archive for the "Menopause" Category
Menopause Diet Tips to Help Manage Symptoms
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Women going through menopause will experience a lot of different symptoms that are not very pleasant. Menopause causes estrogen and hormone levels to fluctuate up and down causing unwanted symptoms such as:
mood swings
hot flashes & night sweats
weight gain
By introducing certain foods into your diet you can help protect yourself from [...]
Female Libido: How to Increase Your Sex Drive after Menopause
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009As millions of women enter menopause, they experience the most common symptom that comes along with the change in their bodies: loss of sex drive. A reported 50% of women will battle issues including loss of libido, loss of sensation and vaginal dryness.
Gynecologist Laura Corio out of New York City says “I don’t think [...]
Menopause Myths: Hot Flashes Are Due To Low Estrogen Levels
Friday, August 28th, 2009While it seems that low estrogen levels play a role in causing hot flashes, estrogen may not be the only hormone to blame. Pregnant women often experience hot flashes due to their elevated levels of estrogen.
Treating Menopause & Osteoporosis Without Hormones
Thursday, August 27th, 2009During menopause, levels of the hormone estrogen taper off drastically. Women after menopause generally only have one-tenth the level of estrogen that they had before the transition. Estrogen is essential in regulating many of the body’s functions.
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Safe?
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Hormone replacement therapy made its grand entrance in the 1970s, although there is record of the first hormone replacement therapy appearing in the 1940s. Hormone replacement therapy was automatically accepted and considered as the only treatment against menopause, its inconvenient, and unwanted symptoms.
Chinese Herbs for Menopause Hot Flashes
Thursday, July 9th, 2009The Chinese have been using Chinese herbs for centuries to help with menopause hot flashes and symptoms. Traditional Chinese herbs are used to promote natural well being and are considered one of the best ways for women to fight the symptoms of menopause.
Causes of Early Menopause in Women
Thursday, June 11th, 2009In most cases, women who begin to experience the process of menopause are around the age of 45 to 55. Women who experience cessation of their menstrual cycle before 45 are experiencing early menopause or premature menopause. There are a number of factors that could go into what will make a woman start the gradual process of menopause.
Your Libido After Menopause
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Menopause is a natural and normal occurrence that is defined as the final menstrual period. This is usually confirmed after the absence of the menstrual period for a period of twelve months. Menopause is the marker for the end of fertility and is associated with the lowered production of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. [...]
Natural Herbal Menopause Supplements vs. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Monday, April 27th, 2009Natural herbal menopause supplement
Focus is increasing as to the benefits of natural herbal menopause supplements. Naturalists and medical personnel alike are now recognizing credibility as to the effectiveness of natural supplements.
There are four common herbal supplements that are widely recognized and accepted by medical and alternative proponents.
Black cohosh is used to treat depression, heart palpitations, [...]
Menopause Herbal Supplement Support: Vitamin E
Monday, April 20th, 2009Menopause herbal supplement support
Menopause is a natural transition for women; therefore, women of today want to greet this time of their life in a natural way. Most menopausal symptoms can be managed with lifestyle changes and alternative supplementation.
Women of today are taking responsibility and don’t want to suffer unnecessary harmful side effects of hormone replacement [...]
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