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Dorian Martin

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'Rules for Crossing Desert of Change' Helpful for Going through Menopause

For some, going through the changes that come with menopause can be a daunting journey that at times seems endless. To better understand the journey, I’d like to suggest using the framework developed by Steve Donahue in his book, “Shifting Sands: A Guidebook for Crossing the Deserts of Change.” Donahue suggests that the... Read moreChevron
posted 02/10/2010, comments (0)|
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Bellying Up to Menopause: Exercise and Diet Changes to Whittle Your Middle

One of my least favorite things about midlife is what some call the “menopot” – the excess weight that causes a pot belly in some women as we enter perimenopause and menopause. “With estrogen levels in decline, your body becomes much more likely to store extra fat around the middle,” Cynthia Sass, RD writes in the... Read moreChevron
posted 02/01/2010, comments (0)|
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10 Things I've Learned About Menopause

In keeping with Dorian's "10 things" theme for the new decade, I thought I would mention 10 things I have learned about menopause over the past 10 years.   1. Menopause doesn't last forever. It begins way before you notice it (your estrogen levels start declining long before your periods stop). Once the hot flashes and other annoying... Read moreChevron
posted 01/31/2010, comments (0)|
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Meditation - A Free and Easy Way to Possibly Ease Hot Flashes

My female friends who are around my age have been wondering how to stop hot flashes. I’ve shared Amy Hendel’s column with them, but thought I’d delve a bit deeper into one area she recommends – meditation.   First, let’s describe the science. A very small study from the University of Massachusetts Medical... Read moreChevron
posted 01/18/2010, comments (2)|
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Amy Hendel

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Managing Hot Flashes

It's one of those dreaded symptoms of mid-life change for women - hot flashes.  Often accompanied by flushed skin and sweats, it is a hallmark of menopause for many women.  But how many hot flashes you have in a day, how intense they are and how long they persist is somewhat unpredictable.  Experts do say that your experience with... Read moreChevron
posted 01/12/2010, comment (1)|
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