Approximately 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the United States and many of them are experiencing hormonal havoc which cause intense emotions during menopause. Many women have distressing menopausal symptoms such as irritability, frequent crying, sleep problems, fatigue, decreased ...

I never thought this would happen to me. Just picture this; I’m walking down my driveway to my mailbox. Suddenly out of the blue, my left ankle turns taking the rest of my body down with it. I quickly try ...

Weight loss at menopause requires more than a strict calorie crunch. Sure, calories are an important part of maintaining or losing weight at menopause, but so are nutritious, healthy foods. Eating unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains ...

You don’t need an expensive gym membership or fancy equipment to get active. Exercise is any movement that works your muscles and uses more energy than resting. Try walking around your neighborhood, playing tag with the kids, using resistance bands, ...

While cupid makes love matches on Valentine’s day, weight gain and menopause should not be one of them. Forbidding certain foods – like Valentine’s chocolate or wine- is a common diet strategy, but studies have shown that this can actually ...

Regular physical activity benefits every part of your body and can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and more. While it’s recommended that adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week, every bit is ...

Eat to Defeat Menopause from Red Hot Mamas. Looking for a sure-fired way to extinguish the flames of hot flashes and other menopause annoyances?

Sometimes, a very small event, or brief conversation can have the greatest impact on your life. I learned this one sunny spring day years ago…. I was attending the second National Institutes of Health conference on Vulvodynia. While I certainly ...

It is easy to concentrate strictly on health concerns as we age. Am I taking enough calcium? Am I eating right? Sleeping right? How’s my cardiovascular health? What about my cholesterol levels? These questions are great and very healthy ways ...

Consult with your healthcare provider about complementary and alternative approaches/therapies for your specific menopausal concern. If your healthcare provider is not familiar with these approaches or therapies, ask for a referral to find a qualified complementary and alternative medical healthcare ...