Several months ago, my friend and massage therapist Ruth emailed me with an idea: perhaps hot flashes, while being uncomfortable, might provide women with extra protection from major illness. I thought Ruth’s question was interesting, but hadn’t seen any research that would support Ruth’s theory – until recently.
A study published recently in the journal Menopause found that the timing of hot flashes may be linked to heart attacks. Researchers from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s...
Most women going through menopause experience at least some degree of hot flashes. These usually begin with a sudden felling of heat... Read more »
Has menopause has got you down? The emotional swings, the crazy menstrual periods, the feeling that your mind is a blackboard that's... Read more »
My friend Mara often adds flax seeds to the homemade bread she bakes on a regular basis. While flaxseed may be good for managing digestive... Read more »
About ten years ago, my best friend called me, very shaken. "I think I may have just had a panic attack," she blurted out, as soon as I... Read more »
My goal with my first few posts on this site is to go through the major symptoms of menopause and discuss strategies for coping with each... Read more »
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If you've had one, there's no mistaking it: the sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body, perhaps preceded or accompanied by a rapid... Read more »
A small study at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran has found that the herbal remedy St. John's wort may ease menopausal hot flashes.... Read more »
Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control... Read more »
A new long-term study has found that women who have hot flashes at the start of menopause but not later seem to have a lower risk of heart attack or... Read more »
If you are with someone who is experiencing these symptoms and cannot reach 911, drive them to the hospital immediately. If you are experiencing the... Read more »
Using Hormone Therapy If your hot flashes seem almost unbearable, then it may be worth it to discuss the pros and cons of hormone therapy (HT) with your doctor. Estrogen and progestin are taken in pill form to boost their diminshing presence in...
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