Monday, February 13, 2012

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Menopausal Women Need to be Vigilant about Vitamin D Intake

So are you getting your vitamin D? Unfortunately, some international reports are finding that women who are going through menopause may not be getting enough of this critical vitamin. One study out of Spain followed 3,574 women, ages 45-68, who were in perimenopause as well as those who were postmenopausal. The researchers looked at these... Read moreChevron
posted 11/11/2011, comments (0)|
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Wait Weight - Don't Tell Me! Is It Menopause or Is It Aging?

One of the challenges of entering middle age is a weight gain. But what’s behind this sudden addition of pounds to our frames? “Most women find that they put on some weight at midlife that they just can’t seem to take off,” write Barbara Seaman and Laura Eldridge in their book, The No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause.... Read moreChevron
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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 moreChevron
posted 04/26/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Dorian Martin

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 moreChevron
posted 04/13/2011, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Dorian Martin

Regular Massage Therapy Can Help Women Through Menopausal Transition

As I age, I’m finding that there are certain things that are no longer important. However, one item has moved up on my list – a regular appointment with Ruth, the massage therapist. I’ve been keeping a fairly regular appointment with Ruth and other massage therapists for the past seven years. Initially, my appointments were... Read moreChevron
posted 03/24/2011, comments (0)|

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