Written by Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. -Guest Contributor Obesity is quickly becoming a major health problem. While obesity can cause many issues, many might be surprised to learn that obesity can be a major source of lower back pain. In fact, in 2015, the American Journal of Epidemiology conducted a study that found that lower… Continue reading What is the Connection Between Obesity and Lower Back Pain?
Category: lifestyle modifications
Navigating Family Relationships in Recovery from Substance Abuse
Written by Cassidy Webb- Guest Contributor Living a sober lifestyle in recovery from drugs and alcohol can present many challenges. It can be particularly stressful when family relationships are thrown into the mix. There are things you can do to minimize this stress and heal the relationships with your loved ones while remaining clean and… Continue reading Navigating Family Relationships in Recovery from Substance Abuse
Ten Tips for Staying Healthy
Contributed by Karen Giblin- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert The choices you make today will have an effect on how healthy you are in the days ahead. So, carve out time for yourself and implement ways to stay healthy. Here are simple things you can do to stay healthy: 1. Maintain a healthy body weight 2. Start moving… Continue reading Ten Tips for Staying Healthy
Navigating Midlife Love
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert “Midlife: when the Universe grabs your shoulders and tells you “I’m not f-ing around, use the gifts you were given.”- Brene Brown I don’t know about you, but I love seeing old people in love. The way they hold hands toddling down the street. The way… Continue reading Navigating Midlife Love
Surprised by Dryness
Contributed by Dr. Barb DePree- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert Recently, MiddlesexMD conducted a short survey in partnership with Prevaleaf, a maker of natural intimate care products for women, to find out a few things about vaginal dryness, how women feel about it, and who you talk to about it. It was a small-ish sample… Continue reading Surprised by Dryness
5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
By Emma Lawson- Guest Contributor In these times of high stress, constant changes and alienation in human relationships, everyone can lose their emotional and mental balance from time to time. There is a lot of talk about maintaining good physical health, but mental health has been a taboo even though it is equally important. However,… Continue reading 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
5 Best Herbal Treatments of Menopause that Works Effectively
Contributed by Daisy Grace- Guest Writer/ Health & Beauty Consultant Overview Hormonal changes that occur during menopause trigger a number of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, loss of energy and psychological problems among others. While hormonal replacement therapy may be effective in curbing menopausal symptoms, the American Heart Association warns… Continue reading 5 Best Herbal Treatments of Menopause that Works Effectively
5 Steps to Keep Weight Off
Contributed byDr.Mache Seibel, MD- Red Hot Mamas Medical Expert I recently interviewed Sherry Pagodo, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine for My Menopause Magazine on how to keep weight off. It’s not easy. But according to Dr. Pagodo, It’s doable if you follow these 5 steps; Develop a… Continue reading 5 Steps to Keep Weight Off
Current Smokers who Experienced Early Menopause Expected to Die 2.6 Years Earlier
New Study Demonstrates Combined Impact of Smoking and Early Menopause On Mortality Current smokers who experienced early menopause expected to die 2.6 years earlier CLEVELAND, Ohio (August 4, 2015) — Women may now have yet another reason to quit smoking given the results of a new study that is being reported online today in Menopause,… Continue reading Current Smokers who Experienced Early Menopause Expected to Die 2.6 Years Earlier
Dear Red Hot Mamas Experts- March 2015
Dear Red Hot Mamas Experts, I believe I am in the perimenopause. My question is that when my periods were regular I always got migraine headaches. When I reach menopause will they continue? Thanks for your help. Maureen Dear Maureen, Migraines are associated with hormonal upheavals, so when your hormones are fluctuating during the perimenopause,… Continue reading Dear Red Hot Mamas Experts- March 2015