Health
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How Fiber Can Help with Menopause Symptoms
We’ve all heard the advice to eat plenty of fiber, but it’s not always easy to do. If you’ve been slow to switch to a higher-fiber diet, here’s more motivation. This important nutrient can help relieve a host of menopause-related symptoms. What is Fiber and Why Is It So Good for Us? Fiber is a […]
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Premenopause vs Perimenopause vs Menopause vs Postmenopause
Not that long ago, the only term frequently heard to describe the end of women’s reproductive years was the catch-all ‘menopause’ (and not long prior to that, the only thing heard – if anything at all – was a hushed reference to the euphemistic ‘change’, with a capital ‘C’). Now, greater awareness and understanding has […]
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Yoga For Menopause Symptoms
While menopause is a point in time where menstruation stops, it’s also a phase that takes its own time and is different for everyone. The fluctuating hormones that come with menopause bring various physical and emotional symptoms for women between the ages of 45-55. Whether it’s sleep issues, hot flashes, mood changes, or slow metabolism—Yoga, […]
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Disabilities + Menopause
Did you know that when you hit menopause, you have quite a few things in common with disabled women? Yes, menopause is not a disability. However, to a certain extent, the challenges and discrimination you face during menopause are comparable to what women with disabilities deal with their entire lives. As a disabled woman with […]
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Long-Term Medical Risks You Need to Know
Menopause is an inevitable experience that many women will have to face at a certain point in their lives. It comes with many symptoms and changes, some of which are now commonly known, such as vaginal atrophy, hot flashes, mood changes, and forgetfulness, while others are less widely known or spoken of but carry the […]
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Anxiety & Menopause
For my mother, 2012 was the end of the world as she knew it. That was the year she hit menopause, and it caught her off guard. While she expected physical changes like hot flashes and disturbed sleep, she was unaware of the mental toll of menopause. There was barely any mental health awareness at […]
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Menopausal Hair Loss: Why It Happens and What We Can Do About It
Losing your hair might not be the most medically concerning symptom on its own, but its effects on mental health, social well-being, and personal identity can’t be understated. As Dr. Barbra Hanna, FACOG, NCMP, put it, “negative body image, poorer self-esteem, and feeling less control over their life” compound with other “menopause symptoms that can make […]
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The Miracles of Magnesium for Menopause
When was the last time your provider measured your magnesium levels? Chances are the answer is never, or you have yet to learn if magnesium deficiency has ever been discussed or checked. If so, you are not alone. Although magnesium deficiency is very common during midlife and beyond for women, healthcare providers rarely pursue further investigation. That’s a sad […]
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The New (Drier) You: Tips on Moisturizing all the Parched Places
After my early (surgical) menopause at 40, I was busy navigating the hot flashes and mood swings. When my body finally calmed down, I mentally tried to return to my old life, pushing aside the new physical me. I did not pay much attention to post-menopause advice as I was “still young.” I was not […]
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Getting Pregnant After 40: 10 Tips to Increase Your Fertility Naturally
An average 40-year-old woman has about a 4-5% chance of becoming pregnant naturally each month. Getting pregnant after 40 can be more challenging due to the natural decline in fertility that occurs as you age. However, it is still possible to get pregnant at this age, and there are some lifestyle changes you can make to increase […]
