Self-Care
Dietary Estrogen: What Are the Best Foods With Phytoestrogens for Menopause?
As you search for the combination of menopause remedies that works best for you, you’ve probably heard that “Nutrition is key.” And indeed, nutrition can be the coveted tiny gold key that unlocks the flower-patterned middle school diary of your health. Diet is important at any stage of your life, but arguably much more so…
Read MoreEssential Oils for Menopause
Showing menopause who’s the boss is made easy once you’ve made a few critical choices. I’m talking about putting yourself first with self-care; focusing on your health with diet, exercise, and a team of healthcare professionals; and taking the right treatments such as hormone replacement therapy. But, if managing menopause becomes spikes-your-blood-pressure stressful, consider starting…
Read MoreWhat are the Best Vitamins for Menopausal Symptoms?
Bless menopause’s heart. While we know it means well, moving us out of our reproductive years and into midlife and beyond can be rough. And by “rough” I mean “dead-lord-why-is-this-happening-to-me-and-why-is-it-happening-to-so-many-parts-of-me?!” type rough. The nosedive your hormones are taking can not only give you a variety of symptoms but also do a number on your bones,…
Read MoreIs Estrogen Menopause’s Miracle Solution?
Picture your ovaries. I know it’s a bit weird, but bear with me. You probably imagine them as the female sex organs that hold your eggs. Once a month, one or the other of your ovaries “plops” out an egg, and your fallopian tubes carry it down to your uterus. If you sat through those…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Medical Treatments for Menopause?
When it comes to the perimenopause-to-menopause journey, you could let your symptoms knock you over like a pin in a bowling alley. Or, you could decide, “I’m not the pin, I’m the bowling ball!” and spare yourself the stress while striking down the voices that tell you you can’t conquer this life stage. You know what…
Read MoreTop 10 Supplements for Menopause
Wherever you are in your menopausal journey—perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause—and whatever bumps in the road you may be experiencing, you’ve got as many treatment choices as a kid with $5 in a convenience store during a road trip pit stop. First and foremost, you’ve got YOU and your awareness and attitude. Next, you’ve got actions.…
Read MoreHow To Track Menopause Symptoms
Whether you are wondering what stage of menopause you are in, trying to figure out what to do about symptoms interfering with your life, or gathering information to share with your doctor, learning how to track your menopause symptoms is key. Symptoms are your body’s way of telling you, “Hellooooo! Something is off here!” Logging…
Read MoreMust-Download Menopause Apps
I couldn’t be more thankful for the awesome people who are helping to kick the menopause taboo to the curb. Instead of mentally tracking your menopause symptoms or writing them on napkins, these amazing tools will help you and your doctor to spot patterns and see more clearly what’s bothering you the most. If you’re…
Read MoreIs It Safe to Take Black Cohosh for Menopausal Symptoms?
Are you looking for the dream natural solution for menopause? Look no further. Of the top 10 natural supplements for menopause symptom relief, black cohosh has got you covered the best. Although it’s technically a supplement, many people refer to black cohosh as the top of the heap when it comes to vitamins for menopause. …
Read MoreWhy Getting Help During Menopause Will Save Your Sanity
Many of us menopausal mavens have been taught that it’s better to give than to receive. Asking for what we need feels vulnerable. After all, the person we’re asking may say no, and then what?? #Rejection ☹️. Perhaps you’re worried that making a request will make you seem pushy-er than a push-up bra. But consider…
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