Does soy in the diet help with hot flashes? It does, but only for women whose bodies can produce the soy metabolite equol, reports a study of American women just published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American ...
Read More »Dr. David Portman Gives Talk at NAMS – Improvement in Female Sexual Function
During the National Meeting of NAMS, Red Hot Mamas® had the opportunity to talk with Dr. David Portman about a very compelling topic: Improvement in Female Sexual Function While at NAMS National Meeting, Dr. David Portman, Director, Principal Investigator, Columbus Center ...
Read More »Skin Care During and After Menopause
Wrinkles, wrinkles…. They can be more apparent when your skin is dry. They come from too much sun damage over the years and hormonal changes as your estrogen levels decrease with age. The lower estrogen levels can change your skin ...
Read More »Best Butternut Squash Soup
Best Butternut Squash Soup Total prep time: 30-40 minutes Total cooking time start-to-finish: ~ 1.5 hours Contributed by: Dr. Goodman Ingredients: You can make this recipe as big or small as you wish, depending on the # and sizes of ...
Read More »Active Aging Week – Staying Active
The last week in September is ‘Active Aging Week’ Staying active can help you in many ways: Keep your strength so you can stay independent Have more energy Improve balance, strength Help to prevent or delay heart disease, diabetes Help ...
Read More »From Dr. Goodman’s Garden – Salad & Salad Dressing
Recipe # 1: Your Basic Salad Supper Total preparation time 20 minutes PREP MATERIALS: 1. Grill pan or heavy duty fry pan if protein source is steak, pork loin or tofu; steamer if shrimp/prawns/fish 2. Salad bowl 3. Chef’s knife; ...
Read More »Is Your Weight Weighing You Down?
As we age, and during menopause, many women notice body changes, specifically weight gain. The average amount of weight gain during the menopause transition is 5 lbs. Estrogen therapy, may promote water retention, but it does not cause weight gain. ...
Read More »It’s a New Year! Take A Bite in the Right Direction
Incorporating new habits into your daily life takes work, so aim for progress, not perfection! Start with small changes that you can easily fit into your daily routine and go a little further each week. Swapping a breakfast Danish for ...
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