“Karen Giblin, Red Hot Mamas is excited to have helped @SWHR create the new Menopause Preparedness Toolkit, featuring resources and tips to empower #women in their #menopause transition: http://ow.ly/r4q450JEOZm. Register for SWHR’s webinar on July 14 to learn more about the toolkit. #SWHRtalksMenopause” Additionally, SWHR invites ...
Read More »LISTEN TO ME! Helping Women Talk to Their Healthcare Provider About Hot Flashes A collaboration with Purdue University College of Pharmacy and the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning
You suddenly feel warm. Your neck and face are red, and you may be sweating. Or maybe you just feel like you are “at a simmer” all day. These are all signs of perimenopause and its hallmark symptom, the hot flash. ...
Read More »From the Editor…Karen Giblin - No Regrets
“Nothing should be more highly prized than the value of each day” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Dear Red Hot Mamas, Since COVID began, my life certainly has been void of extraordinary experiences. I know that many of you can relate to ...
Read More »Osteoarthritis…It’s Not Just Old Age
Written by Karen Giblin As women we differ from in our susceptibility to illness. Musculoskeletal pain may increase during perimenopause and continue through our postmenopausal years. It is important for you to see your doctor if you find yourself suddenly waking ...
Read More »Hormone Therapy Remains Most Effective Treatment for Menopause Symptoms of Hot Flashes and Night Sweats – June 1, 2022
It has been 20 years since The Women’s Health Initiative suggested a link between hormone therapy (HT) and increased risks for breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Although much has been learned since 2002, many women still suffer needlessly with ...
Read More »Invest in Friendship
“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” — William Shakespeare Dear Red Hot Mamas, The older that I get, the ...
Read More »Why You Should Take Some Time off Right Now
Written by Sarah Kaminski-Guest Contributor How often have you thought, “I shouldn’t take time off; I should save it for when I’m sick, or my child is sick, or there’s an emergency?” And how many of these days did you ...
Read More »Tips for Managing Hot Flashes Day and Night
Written By Ainsley Lawrence- Guest Contributor Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms women with menopause have to deal with. While they have been stereotyped and used as comedic fodder in movies and television shows, when you’re going ...
Read More »It’s Time to Get Back Into Those Skinny Jeans!
“Let us be thankful to people who make us happy, they are the gardeners who make us blossom.” – Marcel Proust, writer Dear Red Hot Mamas, Well, it’s finally Spring. The days are longer, the air is warmer and many of us ...
Read More »LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING: Thursday, May 12, 2022 from 5-6:30 pm (CST) Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Red Hot Mamas Menopause Education Zoom Program!
“Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones…Osteoporosis and Menopause”, May 12, 2022 from 5-6:30 PM (CST) presented by Dr. Rachel Cady, OB/GYN, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rachel Cady explains “Osteoporosis is a serious issue for women particularly during and ...
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