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Dorian Martin

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Steps to Take if You Experience Abnormal Period When You're Postmenopausal

There have been many questions on the HealthCentral menopause site lately about the definition of when a woman reaches menopause as well as what happens if a woman has an abnormal period after going one year or more without one. So first of all, let’s get to the definition. Dr. Holly Thacker, the director of Cleveland Clinic’s... Read more Chevron

posted 04/29/2011, comments (0)|

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Reflexology Can Bring Targeted Relief for Menopausal Symptoms

About 20 years ago, I remember finding out about the impact that massage can have on the body. The school district where I worked had a wellness program, and as part of that, 15-minute chair massages were offered at a low price. Of course, I signed up for a regular appointment. One day when the massage therapist was working on me, she started... Read more Chevron

posted 04/26/2011, comments (0)|

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Research Shows that Omega 3 Fatty Acids Are Important Element in Menopausal Women's Diets

On my most recent trip to the grocery store, I started perusing the meat aisles. Lots of choices, but I ended up primarily focusing on the seafood section, where I picked up salmon, flounder, and frozen mahi-mahi. Turns out these (especially the first two) are good choices not only for taste, but also for health. As women go through the... Read more Chevron

posted 04/22/2011, comments (0)|

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Study on Hot Flashes, Heart Attacks Raises Additional Questions

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... Read more Chevron

posted 04/13/2011, comments (0)|

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New Study: Health Risks Fade When Menopausal Women Stop Taking Estrogen

This news may make you rest a little more easily if you have had a hysterectomy and took estrogen pills in your 50s when menopause typically begins. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that strokes and other health problems linked with women taking estrogen pills seem to fade when menopausal women quit... Read more Chevron

posted 04/12/2011, comment (1)|

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