When I was in my mid-forties I started experiencing a number of seemingly unrelated symptoms – weight gain…
We’ve all heard the phrase “Oh, it’s just my hormones acting up”. But what does that really mean? From the time of puberty…
Although there has been a fair bit written on Perimenopause and Menopause, there is a strange lack of awareness of how this hormonal change can affect…
Aromatherapy can be administered through a diffuser (mixed with water and gently propelled into a room), on the skin mixed with a carrier oil, or used with an inhaler…
Do you love chocolate? Have you ever felt guilty about the chocolate that you eat? Well, it’s time to pack away that guilt because…
Perimenopause can inflict some pretty unpleasant symptoms on us. And since there isn’t much talk about perimenopause in general, finding a place to talk about…
If you’re anything like me, perimenopause or menopause was never really a conversation that I had – with friends, at work, or in school. My mother was willing to discuss it, but…
Most women notice a drop in their libido starting with perimenopause and extending past menopause. So don’t be surprised if this happens to you. There are a couple of reasons…
Have you noticed that you’re feeling more anxious since entering perimenopause? It’s a common enough symptom, and it seems to be worse in the mornings. So what’s going on?…
Perimenopause is the transition phase before menopause. During this time the ovaries release increasingly lower levels of hormones. Working less…
Even women who have had no health issues before perimenopause can face increased odds of problems after going…
Is your waistline expanding? It’s one of the most common symptoms of perimenopause, so you’re not alone…
The holidays can be wonderful, but they can also be full of stress and exhaustion. Stress can cause both emotional…
Foot pain is a common symptom of perimenopause and menopause. And yes, it’s all about estrogen…
I started skipping breakfast when I started doing the keto diet. I just had bulletproof coffee and I wasn’t hungry until…
Have you started getting migraines since entering perimenopause? Well, you’re not alone because female hormones…
The term “induced menopause” describes menopause caused by a medical treatment. Certain drug and radiation therapies…
The shift from perimenopause into menopause can be a time of reflection and inspiration or a time of confusion…
Are you one of those women who has gone to their doctor for help and support with…
Though virtually all women experience menopause, it has remained a taboo topic for many women. Hormonal changes…
Sleep is the best thing that you can give yourself. The thing is, that not getting enough sleep can cause havoc with…
Why is mindfulness a valuable practice for ladies in perimenopause? Well, it’s because it gets us to focus on the present…
Movement through yoga for ladies in perimenopause and beyond is great to address health ailments like…
Are you taking Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT? It used to be considered a very temporary treatment…
Have you ever thought about what the term ‘fitness’ means to you? I had never thought that I might have to change my exercise…
As we age, there is an increasing risk of bones hollowing out and developing osteoporosis. If you’ve had a bone scan…
It’s pretty normal to have food cravings when you make changes to your food choices. Especially if those changes…
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a symptom of perimenopause and menopause, probably because sleep patterns are…
My mother, like many of her generation, called menopause “the change of life.” Unspoken was the assumption…
Have you ever gone for a walk, only to realize afterward that you don’t remember what you saw along the way?
How did you sleep last night? If your answer is “not very well” or “not long enough”, you are not alone. Studies by the CDC…
There’s a lot of interest in the low-carb lifestyle over the past few years because of the impressive weight loss results that…
There are many delicious foods to eat. And with the high amount of fat in the meal plans, the food will always be tasty…
Are you feeling bloated and sluggish during the holiday season? You might consider some…
There are several things that can go wrong when doing the keto diet. Most of them are easily resolved. Here are some…
It’s a myth that low-carb eating causes heart disease because of its high-fat content. As more research is completed…
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