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  • Menopause: Smokers Have More Hot Flashes

    MedicineNet Menopause General
    3 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Title: Menopause: Smokers Have More Hot FlashesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/3/2012 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2012 12:00:00 AM

  • Weight-Loss Surgery May Also Help Menstruation, Skin, Hair

    MedicineNet Menopause Specialty
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Title: Weight-Loss Surgery May Also Help Menstruation, Skin, HairCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/11/2012 4:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

  • Coping with Menopause

    About.com Menopause: What's Hot Now
    menopause.guide@about.com
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Hints for dealing with menopausal symptoms such as stress, hot flashes, insomnia, memory problems, mood swings, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and weight gain.

  • What I’m Reading

    Menopause - The Blog
    Wendy
    8 May 2012 | 1:05 am
    Here’s my pick of the three most interesting books, newsletters or newsworthy articles I’ve read in the last week and that I think you’ll find worthwhile too: Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Dr. Mary Enig, a biochemist and well known researcher on healthy fats, thinks that no- and low-fat diets have made us lethargic and overweight. In her book, (first published in 2005), she makes the case for higher consumption of saturated fats and coconut oil in particular. In addition to weight loss, she writes that it can turn around many health ailments that plague menopausal women such as low…

  • Wednesday Bubble: Fifty is the new…

    FlashFree : Not Your Mama's Menopause
    Liz
    16 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    Bet you were going to say 30, right? Or 25?! According to a recently published paper in the journal Advances in Life Course Research, the definition of midlife (and 50) isn’t as cut and dry as you may have thought. However, the findings likely won’t surprise you; gender plays a huge role in perception. And women? They don’t like to believe that they’ve reached the milestone…yet. The researchers, who harken from Florida State University’s Pepper Institute on Aging say that most ‘life course’ studies pay little attention to subjective factors that…
 
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  • Coping with Menopause

    menopause.guide@about.com
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Hints for dealing with menopausal symptoms such as stress, hot flashes, insomnia, memory problems, mood swings, vaginal dryness, urinary incontinence, and weight gain.

  • Cardiovascular Disease

    menopause.guide@about.com
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Definition of Cardiovascular Disease

  • Alternative Meno Remedies-1

    menopause.guide@about.com
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Which natural remedies for menopause really work? Learn about natural and lifestyle remedies for common menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood problems and insomnia

  • Sex and Menopause

    menopause.guide@about.com
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Sex and Menopause, Midlife Sexual Concerns

  • Insomnia and Menopause

    menopause.guide@about.com
    16 May 2012 | 6:06 am
    Description of insomnia and menopause, including common reasons for sleeplessness, hormone effects on sleep, strategies and remedies for insomnia, how to deal with sleep disturbance.
 
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  • What I’m Reading

    Wendy
    8 May 2012 | 1:05 am
    Here’s my pick of the three most interesting books, newsletters or newsworthy articles I’ve read in the last week and that I think you’ll find worthwhile too: Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Dr. Mary Enig, a biochemist and well known researcher on healthy fats, thinks that no- and low-fat diets have made us lethargic and overweight. In her book, (first published in 2005), she makes the case for higher consumption of saturated fats and coconut oil in particular. In addition to weight loss, she writes that it can turn around many health ailments that plague menopausal women such as low…

  • Anti-Depressants Can Help Some Women With Hot Flashes…Some of the Time

    Wendy
    2 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Finding a non-hormonal remedy for hot flashes, one of the most common and disruptive symptoms of menopause, is the holy grail for women who will try just about anything if there’s even a speck of a chance that it could help reduce their frequency or severity. In recent years, there have been a number of research studies investigating whether antidepressants are effective in reducing hot flashes but it’s been a mixed bag of results. Last summer, I wrote about a randomized, placebo-controlled study (the gold standard in research) that showed 55 percent of women, given the…

  • A Stylish Solution to Hot Flashes

    Wendy
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:00 pm
    It takes a clever woman like Constance Sherman to come up with a stylish solution to hot flashes. A former art director with fashion magazines and department stores, Constance decided she rather wear cool pearls than a wet bandana when her hot flashes acted up. But not just any pearls. Really cool pearls-the kind that you store in the freezer and use over and over, thanks to a non-toxic gel that’s placed in the bauble’s inner core. Called Hot Girls Pearls, they are available in three different lengths as well as a matching bracelet; in three colors – white, blush and…

  • Shared Medical Visits Could Be Ideal for Menopausal Women

    Wendy
    26 Apr 2012 | 6:19 pm
    If I had one word to describe menopause, I’d choose complicated. Though it first creeps up on you slowly in your 40s, with mostly benign symptoms like insomnia or occasional hot flashes, a 50-something woman can experience a cascade of symptoms that can have serious health implications later. That’s why it’s so important to understand hormonal health; what we can expect as we get older; and what treatment options we should consider to stay healthy. But who can we turn to for answers and guidance? The internet is rife with biased and and unreliable information. Research…

  • An Expert on Smoothies Explains What It Takes to Make A Nutritious Drink “Hormone Friendly”

    Wendy
    13 Apr 2012 | 12:49 am
    With the right ingredients, a smoothie can deliver the nutrients you need to achieve two goals: correcting estrogen dominance…and balancing your blood sugar, which is vital for managing your weight and hormone health. Kristine Miles, author, The Green Smoothie Bible Earlier this week, I posted the first part of my email conversation with Kristine Miles, author of the just published The Green Smoothie Bible. The first half of the book is a primer on smoothies: what they are, how to make them, and why they’re so good for you. The second half is a recipe book –  300 of them…
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    FlashFree : Not Your Mama's Menopause

  • Wednesday Bubble: Fifty is the new…

    Liz
    16 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    Bet you were going to say 30, right? Or 25?! According to a recently published paper in the journal Advances in Life Course Research, the definition of midlife (and 50) isn’t as cut and dry as you may have thought. However, the findings likely won’t surprise you; gender plays a huge role in perception. And women? They don’t like to believe that they’ve reached the milestone…yet. The researchers, who harken from Florida State University’s Pepper Institute on Aging say that most ‘life course’ studies pay little attention to subjective factors that…

  • Give me a P!

    Liz
    14 May 2012 | 6:38 am
    P,  as in “progesterone.” I get a lot of questions on Flashfree about progesterone and whether or not it’s use is as dangerous as estrogen and combined hormone replacement. I have stayed away from the subject for some time now because the evidence has been pretty scarce, at least as far as natural progesterone goes. Fortunately, a new review has appeared that provides a comfort level for a brief discussion. But is all progesterone alike? A good place to start, right? Progesterone is a reproductive hormone produced after ovulation and during pregnancy; it is also produced…

  • I put a spell on you?

    Liz
    11 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    Any regular reader of this blog knows that I love vintage advertising, namely because it’s so medically and politically inappropriate for today’s times. I stumbled across this doosie in my weekly research:   Barbituates – they’re not for the 60s any longer. In fact, even Wyeth Pharma got ‘down’ on this triple barb combination first produced in 1936 and taken off the market in 1996. That’s sixty years of drug haze-induced. hypnotic sleep, including Marilyn Monroe’s. But I digress. Ethobral was also used for menopausal women in dire need of a…

  • Wednesday Bubble: Cool is the new black

    Liz
    9 May 2012 | 5:52 am
    What are the odds that I would run across yet another cooling product? Seriously, it’s like a flash went off in someone’s brain that every menopausal woman in the United States needed to solve her issues through cooling. Mind you, I do believe that thermoregulation is an interesting strategy to combat the body’s out of whack thermometer. But when does the menopausosphere  reach its saturation point? Evidently, not yet. This week, I bring you the Polar Pillow, guaranteed to “calm, cool and soothe you into the best sleep of your life” (as well as soothe hot…

  • Your Weather Forecasting is Spot On! Guest post by Susie Hades, Founder, Personally Cool, Inc

    Liz
    7 May 2012 | 5:50 am
    You may recall that about a week ago, I took the mick out of ColdFront, a new personal cooling system designed to cool those hot flashes. The day that the post ran, ColdFront inventor and Personally Cool Founder Susie Hades posted a comment with an offer to provide with me a sample so that I could try it for myself. Although I turned Susie’s offer down, I did reach out to her via email and phone and we had a lengthy conversation about her vision and the product. And you know what? I was impressed by her philosophy and approach, so much so that I offered her a guest spot on Flashfree.
 
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    Menopause Blog

  • Andropause Puzzle, Unscrambling the Truth about Male Menopause and Conquering its Symptoms

    Simon Canter
    16 May 2012 | 5:59 am
    When a person enters the age of forty, he begins to experience the awkward sense of misunderstanding, split character and stressfulness. He has a tendency to lose his sense of purpose as well as his previous self. He is hungering for the new order of things, more ventures and is spinning beyond control.

  • A Great Eating Habits During Menopause

    Ade Irma
    14 May 2012 | 4:06 am
    Although menopause is actually a tough period for the majority of women, commencing an accurate menopause Eating habits can really help the symptoms. You can find kinds of foods, when taken over a frequent basis that'll help ease the transition from the change of life so, should women experiencing these signs attempt a dietary program that centers on low carbohydrate, reduced fat recipes? Well, although it is possible to endeavor to can help pounds, it truly is it's quite likely preferable to pay attention to a encompassing, wholesome diet program that features at minimum three things from…

  • Menopause Isn’t Just For Women

    Tammie Pease
    12 May 2012 | 7:28 am
    It's a fact of life that men and women after a certain age will experience some form of menopause. According to the American Menopause Society over 4 million men and women in the U.S. reach menopause every year and almost half experience unpleasant symptoms every day. Menopause is an important stage in the life of a man and woman but they certainly don't have to make this transition without a heads up as to what to expect.

  • Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy A Safe And Effective Treatment For Symptoms of Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postmenopause?

    Michael Thompson
    10 May 2012 | 5:31 am
    Women begin to develop symptoms of perimenopause as early as 30 years of age. Perimenopause is the first stage of hormone imbalance associated with the menopause transition years. It is characterized by irregular cycles and symptoms of perimenopause which are similar to symptoms of menopause.

  • Indicators That Can Be Expected When Dealing With Menopause

    Pete Malcolm
    8 May 2012 | 8:45 am
    If you are a middle aged woman who is still going through a regular reproductive cycle, then you are probably anticipating menopause. Surely, you have heard of some of the dreadful symptoms that this can bring to you. To be able to deal with these challenges, you should be aware of the possibilities that this transition usually comes with. Menopause is the event in a woman's life when they get their last period. Generally, if you are middle aged and have not gotten your period for twelve consecutive months, then you are already considered menopausal. However, signs can begin years before the…
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  • Spring's Fling

    sassytalk
    3 May 2012 | 5:47 am
    Spring has been an elusive lover this year, surprising us early by bringing some of her cousin’s (Summer) heat and parading around, and rather scantily clad, I might add. Hey there Spring – put your sweater back on! I won’t lie – we all enjoyed the show and shrugging off all reasonable responsibility we put on our shorts and t-shirts and fired up our BBQ’s, unabashedly using up the remnants of  year’s propane. Then came the rain, a few snowflakes and then one day there was an even a brief event when tiny hail-spit balls  were being shot down from the sky…

  • Mood changes after menopause and after hysterectomy

    drericpeck
    2 May 2012 | 9:50 pm
    A large observational study of women in mid-life known as the Study of Women Across the Nation (or SWAN) was designed to answer a variety of questions by following this group of women over a number of years. In this month’s issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Carolyn Gibson and colleagues published their findings of mood changes with menopause and with hysterectomy, whether the ovaries were removed or not. Women age 42-52 were followed over a ten year period. The study included a total of 1,970 women. Of these 1,793 owmen reached natural menopause, 76 women had a hysterectomy but…

  • Women's Issues from a Natural Perspective

    holisticelectric
    2 May 2012 | 3:41 pm
    The list of women’s health issues is extensive. Is starts at puberty and then the list goes on and on… PMS Bloating Ovarian Cysts Endometriosis Infertility Mood Swings Uterine Fibroids Morning Sickness Postpartum Depression Abnormal Pap Smears Peri-Menopause Menopause Hot Flashes Night Sweats Weight Gain Vaginal Dryness Insomnia Need I say more? Countless women suffer needlessly with issues related to being female.  This may be due to hormone fluctuations or deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, trauma, toxins, or emotional/energetic issues.  Our clients receive a personalized…

  • The Soy Solution for Better Womens Health

    jcurtinca
    2 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Help for Hot Flashes For years, studies have demonstrated the connection between soy and the easing

  • Girl Talk: The Mooncup - For Girls Only

    Arlene
    2 May 2012 | 2:20 pm
    If you are a man, look away now.  This post is about M-E-N-S-T-R-U-A-T-I-O-N.  Yes, it is about peri
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  • Swimsuits that Flatter

    Menopause Maniac
    14 May 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Tweet by GiGi Kash, guest blogger, stylistAs the storm clouds of April roll away and May flowers begin to bloom, there is one thing on every woman’s mind – swimsuit season. For many women, the search for the perfect swimsuit is a dreadful activity requiring hours spent parading under unflattering lighting in front mirrors that can grossly exaggerate all the wrong features. It can be a daunting task.Learn to shop for your shape with these tips:Hourglass:  You can pull off just about any swimsuit style. Go sleek with one color or be daring a fun-loving print. String bikinis allow you…

  • Love Bugs

    Menopause Maniac
    11 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    Tweet It is love bug season in Florida!Twice a year, Floridians experience an invasion of tiny flies, known as “love bugs.” These tiny red and black bugs get their name from their ability to mate while in flight. Throughout the months of May and September, you will see these small insects “stacked” in tandem everywhere – all over your car, your home, or your barbecue in the park. Though a nuisance, they are harmless, except for the damage often caused by their carcasses to your car’s paint. If you are new to Florida or planning a trip, take note – go through the…

  • Combat Aging

    Menopause Maniac
    8 May 2012 | 9:14 am
    Tweet by Dr. Jennifer LandaCombating issues like insomnia, weight gain, low libido and memory comes down to choosing a lifestyle that embraces the three pillars of good health: balanced nutrition, routine physical activity, adequate sleep and hormone balance.Nutrition is among the key factors in combating conditions associated with aging. The wrong foods can pollute you internally and unveil external signs of aging very quickly. Avoiding processed foods, sugar, caffeine and alcohol reduces the demand on the adrenal glands, which are responsible for secreting cortisol, the…

  • Live Out Loud

    Menopause Maniac
    7 May 2012 | 11:01 am
    TweetLoral Langemeier is the millionaire-maker! She achieved it for herself and now she specializes in helping other do it too. She offers a bootcamps for just about anyone and everyone, including kids, to begin a path toward financial freedom.Currently, Loral has one of the best-selling self-help books on the market, Yes! Energy.  She tells how to not only change your financial life, but also how to embrace spiritual well-being and more well-rounded personal life.I found this particularly helpful for my business, but it really helped develop me as a person as well.  I strongly recommend…

  • One Tip to Stay Forever Young: Care for Your Smile

    Menopause Maniac
    30 Apr 2012 | 8:20 am
    Tweet Recently, I attended an entrepreneur conference. During the conference we spent a lot of time discussing how to be a presence and making a lasting impression. One of the number one tips was to smile – offer a genuine smile as often as you can.Being media trained, I realized that although smiling is a definite sign of sincerity, it can also be the one thing that ages you.  Dental hygiene often falls by the wayside as we age.  Many people fear the dentist and fail to maintain their smile as they age. A yellow smile or missing teeth can be a tell-tale sign of old age. The good…
 
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  • Postmenopausal Women Should Exercise to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

    Guest Blogger
    14 May 2012 | 6:03 pm
    This is a guest post by Lisa Larkin of Lisa Larkin, M.D. & Associates. Did you know that blood pressure during exercise can predict future cardiovascular events better than resting blood pressure alone? It’s true. People with higher exercise blood pressures are more likely to experience heart attack or stroke than those with lower exercise blood pressures. Armed with this information, I think you know what I’m going to say next. That’s right…make exercise a part of your daily routine! But I haven’t exercised in years Just because you have a history of being a couch potato…

  • Clearing the Air on Menopause Brain Fog

    Holly
    27 Apr 2012 | 10:03 am
    If you ever wondered if menopause brain fog was a real symptom, a recent study led by Miriam Weber, a neuropsychologist from the Rochester Medical Center in New York, may put your mind at ease. Her findings add some validity to the complaints of many women in menopause who have issues with memory. While it’s still unclear as to exactly why this happens to women during their menopause transition, the medical community is paying attention. And you’re not alone. The women in the study were asked about their menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, anxiety, sleep disturbances and…

  • Book Review: Eat to Defeat Menopause

    Holly
    17 Mar 2012 | 11:53 am
    While many of us face a number of challenges while going through menopause, the most frustrating is probably weight gain. Your eating habits haven’t changed, but those pounds continue to creep on. And that’s the problem. Our eating habits do have to change, from the amount of calories we consume to the types of foods we include in our diet. Karen Giblin, founder of Red Hot Mamas, and Dr. Mache Seibel have written a guide and cookbook specifically for this stage of our lives—the perimenopause and menopause years.  The authors sum it up perfectly. “Eating well and exercising take…

  • Is Your Menopause Clock Ticking?

    Holly
    19 Feb 2012 | 4:36 pm
    How much of our lives do we spend wondering whether we’ll get our period, how long it’s going to last and when it’ll be over? Well, when you consider that the average woman has between 350 and 500 periods over the course of her lifetime, it can leave a lot of time to manage it, worry about it, and obsess over it. But when it’s finally over, and you’ve begun your journey through menopause, will you miss the monthly insanity? Or will you feel it ended too soon? If you asked a hundred women, you’d probably get a hundred different answers. And a lot of mixed…

  • The Real Skinny on Menopause Weight Gain

    Holly
    15 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to settle back into the reality of menopause. Weight gain is common for everybody at this time of year. Between the cookie exchanges, Christmas parties, and Grandma’s fruitcake, we all tend to pack on more than a few uninvited pounds. And when we’re so busy filling our stockings and celebrating the season, it’s easy to push our healthy habits aside ‘til the new year. Unfortunately, shedding those extra holiday pounds might only be half the battle.  As menopause approaches, our bodies begin to change. Some doctors and experts believe that…
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  • Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    It’s May and, most likely, you’re being drawn outside by beautiful weather. The American Academy of Dermatology wants to be sure you get a reality check about sun damage and skin cancer before you risk getting more sun damage; so, they’ve designated May as Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Yes, long, languid days in the warm sun will cause permanent skin damage and, quite probably, even skin cancer if you’re not prepared and sun protected.   How do you enjoy the warm, sunny languid days without adding sun damage to your skin?  Here’s what you need to know.

  • I’m Back from Vacation and My Dermatology Blog’s Up Again!

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Hello Everyone, I’m back. My poodle is thrilled and I’m busily trying to catch up on all your blog comments and Ask Dr. Bailey Questions from the past few weeks. It’s a work in progress and it’s great to be back. I love vacations and I love coming home to my routine, work, blog, and garden. That’s gotta mean that life is just right. I thought I’d share some pics and a few homecoming stories. It’s funny that leaving things behind is sometimes as much adventure as the destination. What greeted me on my homecoming after this trip? A really shaggy and…

  • Simplify Your Makeup Routine with Mineral Foundation

    MaLinda B, Medical Aesthetician
    1 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Mineral foundation is not only healthy for your skin, but it also helps to simplify your makeup routine because it’s 3 products all in one: concealer, foundation, and powder. If you are anything like me, you would prefer to spend your morning sleeping or “shuffling” around the house rather than applying your makeup.  This is where mineral foundation can come in handy. My 3-step morning makeup routine is easy: After I’ve applied my skincare products and sunscreen, I simply dust on my mineral foundation to help even out my skin tone. (Dr. Bailey’s Baked Mineral Foundation is an…

  • Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Products

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    26 Apr 2012 | 9:10 am
    Chances are your skin needs sun protection to stay healthy and attractive. I can promise you that unless you have really dark skin and live at the North or South Pole, you’re going to get enough sun during the course of your life to age and damage your skin – and you’re not going to like how that looks!  You have the power to prevent this. It’s never too late. Even if you have some sun damage, it can always be worse. Enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle without the damaging consequences for your skin. The trick is to make applying zinc oxide sunscreen a part of your…

  • Best Skin Care for Your 20′s 30s and 40s

    Cynthia Bailey MD
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:05 am
    A 40-year-old patient with beautiful skin said to me: Everyone I know that has good skin wears sunscreen every day. My mom told me when I was young that I should wear sunscreen daily and I’m so glad I listened. She said, “I don’t tell you a lot of things, but you’ll regret lying in the sun. You should wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun for your skin.” Since then, I’ve worn sunscreen every day and people are always curious how old I am. I just turned 40 and just recently someone at my son’s new school was surprised at my age. Also, my girlfriend, who is an aesthetician in the…
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    The Hot Flashes Blog

  • Apr 26, What is Perimenopause - How long does perimenopause last?

    26 Apr 2012 | 10:44 am
    Understand the basics about "what is perimenopause?" and how long it last to be able to deal with the menopausal transition and to find the best treatment for your symptoms.

  • Apr 19, Natural Supplements for Menopause Symptoms Relief

    19 Apr 2012 | 12:51 pm
    Which are the most popular natural supplements for menopause? Find information about natural supplements like Amberen, Estrobalance and Remifemin.

  • Mar 26, Home Remedies for Hot Flashes - Updated

    26 Mar 2012 | 2:41 pm
    Check out the updated section "Apple Cider Vinegar for Hot Flashes". Many women use home remedies for hot flashes very effectively. Most herbs can be used to brew some tea, make tinctures or use in aromatherapy. In this artile you can find: Recipes for teas and tinctures Several recipies that use Apple Cider Vinegar for Hot Flashes This is the first of two articles about home remedies.

  • Feb 26, Perimenopause Vitamins and Herbs

    25 Feb 2012 | 8:08 pm
    When the first symptoms of menopause strike, you want to find the best perimenopause vitamins and herbs. Let's talk about what options you have for perimenopause relief. Check out the full post for: Which are the best herbs to balance your hormones How to find a good supplement for perimenopause symptoms Which vitamins are important at this stage of your life. You will also find 5 tips for natural perimenopause support. Perimenopause is a time when you need to start re-evaluating your current lifestyle to get you on the path of continuous good health.

  • Feb 23, Do You Need a Test for Perimenopause?

    22 Feb 2012 | 9:43 pm
    When your monthly cycles become irregular you may want to know if you are starting the menopause transition. Time to get a test for perimenopause - right? Yes, there are tests for perimenopause but are they really working and worth the effort? After you read this article you will be able to make a decision about: Perimenopause testing in general The kind of test to take What the results mean You will also understand that there is no clear yes or no answer as a result of the tests. Contrary to pregnancy, you can indeed be just a little bit perimenopausal.
 
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  • Incontinence Part 2

    podcast@biobalancehealth.com (Dr. Kathy Maupin)
    10 May 2012 | 8:49 pm
    Telling the difference between stress incontinence and irritable bladder. In this episode I continue our discussion about stress incontinence in women who have had vaginal births. Brett and I talk about the differences between other types of incontinence and how to treat them.

  • Incontinence Part 1

    podcast@biobalancehealth.com (Dr. Kathy Maupin)
    4 May 2012 | 4:19 pm
    Incontinence in women who have had vaginal deliveries. This podcast discusses what incontinence is and how it effects women who have had vaginal deliveries. Brett Newcomb and I talk about how by getting your hormones replaced you can avoid some of the very embarrassing symptoms of incontinence and get back to living your life worry [...]

  • The Cost of Long Term Care

    podcast@biobalancehealth.com (Dr. Kathy Maupin)
    28 Apr 2012 | 2:06 pm
    Decrease the number of years in long term care by replacing hormones.

  • The Cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy

    podcast@biobalancehealth.com (Dr. Kathy Maupin)
    23 Apr 2012 | 9:06 am
    Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) compares favorably to other anti-aging treatments. Episode 75 of the BioBalance Healthcast covers the cost of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women. Brett Newcomb and I compare the cost of hormone pellets with the cost of treatments for age-related health problems that occur when you don’t have your [...]

  • Progesterone and the Cascade of Aging

    podcast@biobalancehealth.com (Dr. Kathy Maupin)
    13 Apr 2012 | 11:55 am
    How the loss of progesterone can affect your health. As women age, hormone levels—including progesterone—begins to decrease. In this episode of the BioBalance Healthcast we talk about this decrease which causes an imbalance in the estrogen levels. Without progesterone, estrogen increases and leads to fibroid tumors. These tumors lead to heavy bleeding and often, hysterectomies [...]
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  • Menopause, when even wrong can be better than nothing

    Robin Donovan
    3 May 2012 | 5:22 pm
    My husband pulled an old Parade Magazine out of a drawer. It was from October 10, 2004 and was dedicated to “Healthy Mind, Healthy Bodies.” The first article listed on the cover was “Who’s Afraid of Menopause? How new research and some dynamic women are shattering assumptions.” Awesome – right? The actual article was entitled [...]

  • Guest Blogger Enlightens us on Premature Menopause and Its Bedfellows

    Robin Donovan
    3 Apr 2012 | 3:31 pm
    Katie Brind’Amour is a freelance health and wellness writer. She has graciously agreed to share some of her knowledge with us in this guest blog: As if menopause weren’t hard enough, some women experience it more than ten years ahead of schedule. The hot flashes, mood swings, decreased sex drive, and sleepless nights are accompanied [...]

  • Changing HRT Protocols or Nightmare on Elm Street!

    Robin Donovan
    23 Feb 2012 | 10:45 am
    I’ve been taking bio-identical hormones for several years now – since my hysterectomy in 2004. Once things got going I was feeling great – not a symptom in sight. Then my doctor’s practice had a shake-out and my doctor left the market. Wonderful man that he was, he recommended someone who could help me continue [...]

  • Murder Mystery Book Giveaway Starts February 1

    Robin Donovan
    31 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pm
    If you like reading murder mysteries and you like to laugh, Donna Leigh, the menopausal ad agency owner and amateur sleuth in Is It Still Murder, Even If She Was a Bitch? is worth meeting: How does one react to the shocking news that a former colleague has been brutally murdered? Worse yet, you realize [...]

  • The Different Faces of Menopause

    Robin Donovan
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:21 pm
    In truth every woman undergoing menopause presents “a different face of menopause.” In my personal experience the field is considerably narrower. That’s probably because I don’t always know when a woman is undergoing menopause – it’s not like we all talk about it constantly – although there are those who think we speak of nothing [...]
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    Menopause Makeover | The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Health and Beauty during Menopause

  • Women’s Health Week Daily Giveaway

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    14 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Join us and celebrate Women’s Health Week with a daily giveaway! We have wonderful gifts that will be announced on the Menopause Makeover Facebook page May 13-19th. The fabulous giveaways are: Sunday: A copy of The Menopause Makeover.  Eileen won today – congrats! Monday: DVD of Hot Flash Havoc Tuesday: Color consultation by the fabulous JuliAnn Stitick founder of Wardrobe Rx. Wednesday: Cold Front – your hot flash solution – these are incredible! NiteSweatz Lace Chemise – feel sexy and keep cool! Thursday: Sleevey Wonders – have a sexy dress but need…

  • Artichoke-Scrambled Eggs Benedict

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    10 May 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Roasted artichoke bottoms stand in for English muffins in this quick yet elegant supper. Substitute roasted mushrooms for the pancetta for a vegetarian option. Serve with roasted new potatoes or a tossed salad. 4 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 canned artichoke bottoms, (1 1/2 cans), rinsed (see Shopping Tip) 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 1/3 cup chopped pancetta 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon…

  • Conquer Menopausal Belly Fat

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    10 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    By Staness Jonekos Co-Author, The Menopause Makeover Most women will agree that going through “the change” can pack on the pounds. According to the North American Menopause Society, more than 70% of women ages 55 to 75, and 65% of women ages 45 to 55 are overweight (BMI greater than 25).  More than 40% are obese (BMI greater or equal to 30). With the average age of natural menopause in the Western world being 51, it is no surprise many blame the menopause transition on weight gain and extra belly fat. What causes weight gain and that unwanted belly fat during these years?  Until…

  • Giveaway: Win a Copy of The Menopause Makeover

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    25 Mar 2012 | 5:01 pm
    The new mass market paperback version of The Menopause Makeover is out!  Available on amazon for $7.99.  Buy 4 get one free, OR leave a comment on our Facebook page that YOU want to win! Enter today!  Click here and leave a comment. Take control of your health and beauty during menopause!  I lost 25 pounds in 12 weeks using the Menopause Makeover food pyramid.  Check it out, click here. Official Giveaway Rules • Contest closes midnight May 13, 2012! • No purchase necessary. • May 14, 2012 one winner will be randomly selected to win this giveaway. • ONE grand prize-winner to be…

  • Flattering Styles for a Disappearing Waistline

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    22 Mar 2012 | 11:35 am
    by Staness Jonekos The Menopause Makeover There are more than 40 million women in the United States over the size 14 and over 44 million women going through menopause. This Beauty Tip is a styling tip so you can look and feel beautiful everyday. Shopping for a new outfit can be frustrating when your body is changing as fast as your hormones and designers are focusing on younger smaller woman. For the past year I have been hiding my disappearing waistline with baggy clothes. With my body fat shifting to my belly, it’s time for a shopping spree. With my new larger body measurements I quickly…
 
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  • Feeling Moody & Blue…Menopause Help

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    1 May 2012 | 11:41 pm
    LikeYou probably heard the term folic acid before.  I became familiar with the term when I became pregnant with my first child years ago.  Folic Acid also called folate, apparently is critical for  regulating your mood. Also, good news,  studies have shown that low levels of this B vitamin in the blood are related to depression.  Of course if you experience  depression or blues on a regular basis, I advise that you seek your health practitioner or  doctor’s support. However if you experience  moodiness or “funk”,  periodically, make sure that you  get your share of…

  • Pt III Say Good Bye to Those Distressing Mood Swings…Menopause Relief Symptoms

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    8 Apr 2012 | 10:54 pm
    LikeEvery morning without fail I reached for my 100 mg B complex to start my day…and whenever, I begin to feel moody or irritable for no good reason I rely on my B complex to get me back to my normal optimistic self. Now with that said, I gotten additional insight into more mood regulating support.  It seems that folic acid, also called folate, reducing mood swings.  Studies have shown that low levels of this B vitamin in the blood are related to depression.  Of course if you continually suffer from depression, you may need to see  your health practitioner.  However, if your…

  • Pt II Blood Sugar…Mood Swings…Relief for Menopause Symptoms

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    8 Apr 2012 | 10:18 pm
    LikeI discovered more information on slowing the absorption of sugar in your blood to lessen mood swings so I thought I’d share it with you.   I don’t know about you but I can use all the info or insights I can get relative to mood swings to help with menopausal symptoms. So here goes, by combining high-quality carbohydrates with lean protein you may be able to slow the absorption of sugar in your blood which can result in reducing mood swings. High fiber carbohydrates are those rich in soluble fiber such as oats, barley, and certain fruits and veggies.  Here is an…

  • Too Much Refined Carbohydrates….Won’t Provide Hot Flash or Menopause Relief

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    8 Apr 2012 | 9:50 pm
    LikeIn this day of fast foods and “want it now” culture we may find ourselves consuming too much in the the way of refined carbohydrates…As for me, I’m not big on sodas, but carrot cake, oatmeal cookies and apple pie are my weakness.  Frankly, I will “walk a mile” for a scrumptious oatmeal cookie.  I find the key is maintaining a balance…no extremes… So regarding refined carbohydrates sources such as soda, candy, fruit juice (yes, even fruit juice), jam and syrups can elevate and cause cause drops in your blood sugar.  When  your blood is…

  • Foods to “Sweeten” Your Mood…Hot Flash Help

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    30 Mar 2012 | 2:02 am
    LikeI sure by now you have heard a lot about refined or concentrated sources of sugar working against your optimal health.  Well, if you are like me you want a bit of the “sweet” stuff every now and then.   But I have to caution you to be careful of  your consumption of the refined carbohydrates like soda, candy, fruit juice, jam and syrups which have been known to cause major upward swirling of your blood sugar…which is definitely not hot flash help. The rise in your blood sugar can cause you to feel on edge, irritable, stressed out and just plain tired.  Refined…
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