Menopause

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Rethinking Hormone Therapy

Rethinking Hormone Therapy

Owen Montgomery, MD | July 5, 2016

“Would you like hormones with your menopause?” Once upon a time, taking pills that contain estrogen—or later, estrogen plus progestin—was…

A Pollen That Banishes…Hot Flashes

A Pollen That Banishes…Hot Flashes

May 27, 2016

For women going through the menopausal transition, there’s no better discovery than a safe, natural, nonhormonal treatment for hot flashes…

Natural Cures Tailored to Your Sleep Problem
Sleep

Natural Cures Tailored to Your Sleep Problem

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | March 31, 2016

Let’s say you have trouble sleeping. You want to avoid prescription and even over-the-counter sleep drugs, which can be habit-forming…

Are Your Bones as Healthy as You Think?

Are Your Bones as Healthy as You Think?

Lani Simpson, DC, CCD | March 29, 2016

Women—and men—should watch out for these 4 common mistakes… You might think that a bone fracture is a relatively minor…

The Best Walking Speed for Your Heart

The Best Walking Speed for Your Heart

March 16, 2016

Like to walk? Try picking up the pace—just a little. Your heart will thank you. In an analysis of 40,000…

No More Hot Flashes!…and No Hormones Needed
Wellness

No More Hot Flashes!…and No Hormones Needed

JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD | March 9, 2016

Imagine trying to function in the world when, at any moment, you can be randomly dropped into a self-generating sauna.…

Shake It Up, Baby: How to Vibrate Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

Shake It Up, Baby: How to Vibrate Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure

March 7, 2016

“Jiggle” machines to lose weight—those belts that vibrate around your middle while you just stand there—go back to the 19th…

Hot Flashes Linked to Heart Disease

Hot Flashes Linked to Heart Disease

Rebecca C. Thurston, PhD | January 27, 2016

More than 70% of women experience hot flashes around the time of menopause. Not only are hot flashes bothersome (to…

The Embarrassing Symptom No Woman Should Ignore
Women's Health

The Embarrassing Symptom No Woman Should Ignore

January 18, 2016

Chances are, you already know the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which apply to both men and women—snoring, snorting,…

Menopause Glossary

Menopause Glossary

January 15, 2016

A abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) bleeding that is abnormal in frequency, severity or duration and is not the same as…

Menopause and Sexuality

Menopause and Sexuality

January 14, 2016

Sexual Issues and Menopause In the years around menopause, you may experience changes in your sexual life. Some women say…

Natural/Alternative Treatments for Menopause Symptoms

Natural/Alternative Treatments for Menopause Symptoms

January 14, 2016

Some women try herbs or other products that come from plants to help relieve hot flashes. Unfortunately, being “natural” doesn't…

What Is Menopause?

What Is Menopause?

January 14, 2016

Menopause is the point in time when a woman's menstrual periods stop. Menopause happens because the ovaries stop producing the…

Menopause and Menopause Treatments Fact Sheet

Menopause and Menopause Treatments Fact Sheet

January 14, 2016

What is menopause? Menopause is the point in time when a woman's menstrual periods stop. Some people call the years…

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

January 14, 2016

Some women can use menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) to help control the symptoms of menopause. MHT, which used to be…