While you can’t spot-reduce belly fat, a good core and abdominal workout is essential for overall fitness. Plus, this type of strength training will make your abdominal muscles more prominent once you shed some of that menopause belly. You can’t lose weight from specific places no matter how much you work the muscles in that area. 5 Strength Training Exercises for Your … [Read more...]
The Golden Age: How Do You Know You’re in Menopausal Stage?
Just like the cycle of life doesn't end after you become an adult, a woman's delicate body also continues to develop to catch up with their age. Menopause is just that, where it's a natural part of aging. However, each body works differently, and the symptoms of others may not appear even after several years. The best thing you can do in this scenario is to pack yourself … [Read more...]
How Low Testosterone Impacts Women
Few women know that their bodies produce testosterone naturally, and therefore they have no idea that low testosterone levels might be the underlying cause of their lowered mood, fatigue, or low libido. Like men, women have testosterone in their bodies, but in a smaller amount than what is considered normal for men. Female bodies need it to stay healthy and function … [Read more...]
Menopause and Parenting
How to Talk About Menopause with Teenagers Women can have unique and sometimes life-changing menopause symptoms, but when those symptoms happen at the same time as their children's own pubescent yo-yoing of hormones, it can lead to what one mom called a “hormonal house of hell.” Menopause and parenting teens are becoming more and more common as women are choosing to have … [Read more...]
5 Myths Surrounding Menopause & Risks of HRT
Not sure what to believe when it comes to HRT? Menopause specialist and GP, Dr Louise Newson, clears up the most common myths you’ll hear about the menopause and risks of taking HRT. Myth #1: You should wait for your symptoms to get worse before taking HRT FALSE You can start taking HRT as soon as you have symptoms … [Read more...]
HRT: Am I the Right Person to Opt for It?
Dr. Louise Newson, a GP (family practitioner) and menopause specialist. You may think you’re too young, too old, your symptoms aren’t bad enough, you don’t like the sound of the risks, or you have a medical condition that probably means taking HRT is not a good idea for you. These are all common reasons why women steer clear of HRT – but what does the evidence … [Read more...]
Nourishing Nutrients for Menopausal Women
It's important for women to stay healthy during menopause. Eating right and choosing proper supplements for nutritional insurance are extremely important. It is encouraging to know that more and more women are taking control of their nutritional health by incorporating natural products into their daily regimen. According to the North … [Read more...]
Menopause: A Time To Watch Out Your Libido
In general, sex drive decreases gradually with age in both men and women, but women are two to three times more likely to be affected by a decline in sex drive as they age. Reduced sex drive becomes much more common in women starting in their late 40's and 50's. One primary reason being, decrease in testosterone and estrogen levels both, which may make it more difficult for … [Read more...]
Surviving The Symptoms Of Menopause: Using Nutrition To Ease Your Journey
When women "of a certain age" enter the stage of life called menopause, they can experience a range of discomforting symptoms. If you or someone you care about is having a hard time dealing with this natural stage of life, there are a number of foods and supplements you'll want to know about. Nutrition can ease a woman's journey through this natural biological phase. What is … [Read more...]
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep Despite Menopause Night Sweats
Menopause is a life change every woman goes through at some point. We understand this, and we’re accepting of the fact our reproductive system is changing. However, the side effects are another story. Managing menopause symptoms that could start years in advance can feel like an uphill battle. One of the worst side effects is night sweats. Hot flashes are a well-known … [Read more...]
