While it is generally understood that maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for overall health, paying close attention to nutritional intake becomes especially important for peri- and post-menopausal women. In addition to sudden issues with unexpected weight gain and...
Diet and exercise alone can’t always control menopausal weight gain. Many women seem to get caught off guard by the 10 to 15 extra pounds that suddenly appear around their midsections just before or during menopause. Typically, they have not changed their diet or...
Thyroid problems could be causing or exacerbating your menopause symptoms. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, undiagnosed thyroid disease may affect millions of menopausal women. If you have tried various menopause treatments...
Since it is hard to predict when you are going to have a hot flash, minimize them with these helpful suggestions. The symptoms of menopause of are not fun, especially when they involve frequent hot flashes. Although there are treatment options that can lessen the...
Nearly fifty percent of menopausal women have confessed to experiencing a lower sex drive. In fact, it’s fairly common for women in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s to experience a loss of desire. While changing bodies and hormones play a big factor in the loss of libido,...
Like most women, you’re apt to experience some irritating symptoms when you reach menopause. While menopause symptoms vary from woman to woman, one of the most common ailments is fatigue. Since fatigue itself can be attributed to many different health concerns, it’s...
