Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with my friend Leslie. We both laughed knowingly as she talked about the tug-of-war she wages with her husband over the thermostat when she’s experiencing those well-known “power surges” that can come with menopause. And we also both bemoaned the way that weight and inches seem to creep on at this age. However, I hadn’t thought about how the two – hot flashes and diet – might be linked.
However, it turns out that a recent study recommends...
Several of my friends who are going through menopause have complained to me about hot flashes. They dislike the sensations brought on by... Read more »
Most women going through menopause experience at least some degree of hot flashes. These usually begin with a sudden felling of heat... Read more »
Does black cohosh work? Most women who are approaching menopause or who are in it have heard friends talk about black cohosh, an herbal... 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 »
Fighting those pesky hot flashes and night sweats? You may want to look at what you’re putting on your plate. That’s because a new... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
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 »
Source: Breastcancer.org
A hot flash is a sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body. Hot flashes can be accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea,... 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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