Posts Tagged ‘menopause’
What Aging Changes Can I Expect During Menopause?
Aging changes are no joke! But, if the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, then you’re in great shape. I mean, you experienced the (quite literal) ups and downs of puberty and you’re now able to look back and laugh. You made it through the reproductive years, either birthing babies, parenting them, and/or…
Read MoreHow To Manage Night Sweats
Your eyes pop open. Without even raising your hand to feel your skin, you know your forehead is drenched in sweat. Your pillow is so soggy it feels like it went for a swim. Heck, so do you. No, you didn’t sleepwalk into a swimming pool, you’ve just had a full-blown hot flash! The frustrating…
Read MoreHow Menopause Affects Sleep
You go through your nightly routine, already feeling exhausted and ready to get a good night’s sleep. You crawl into bed, feeling like you’ll be the mayor of Sleep Town in no time. The next thing you know, you’re tossing and turning as you do the bedtime version of the Hokey Pokey! 🎵 You put…
Read MoreWhat Are Hot Flashes and How Do I Treat Them?
You’re going about your day, crushing your to-do list, celebrating with a stop at Starbucks, and that’s when it hits you. You’re on fire from the inside out. As you pull up to order that double-espresso mocha frappuccino with extra whip, you’re tempted to ask the barista if you can plunge your head into the…
Read More8 Ways to Not Let Menopause Rule Your Life
The hot flashes, the night sweats, the constant battle with the scale … yes, menopause can be all sorts of rude. And, that’s being kind. Day in and day out, you’re asking yourself: When am I going to get hit by a hot flash truck? When are my hormones going to send me on a…
Read MoreWhy Am I Gaining Weight During Menopause?
As if hot flashes, night sweats, and unpredictable visits from Aunt Flo aren’t enough, now we have to worry about gaining weight?! I mean, geez … haven’t our beautiful bodies been through enough? Thanks to the wonderful hormonal changes of menopause, you are bound to see a few extra lbs on the scale. The good news…
Read MoreAm I Crazy or Is It Just Menopause Mood Swings?
Ah, the teenage years. You’re wide-eyed and full of hope. Then anger. Then confusion. Then hunger. Now, you’re irritated because the internet on your phone won’t load .57 seconds faster. Suddenly, you’re back to an even-keel, and ready to take on the world. Or, are you just ready for a nap?? Good thing the days…
Read MoreWhat Are the Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause?
If you’ve talked with anyone about the Big Change, especially your doctor, the subject of hormone replacement therapy for menopause was probably one of the first things that came up. Why? Because replacing your depleting hormones can be a great way to tell your menopausal symptoms who’s boss. If, however, you’ve looked into these types…
Read MoreMust-Buy Menopause Products
Do one Google search for “the best must-buy menopause products” and I’m sure you’ll want to pack a bag and take a hike out of Menopause town. There are many products out there that claim to address menopause and associated symptoms. As is the case with all product lines, some menopause products are better than…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Common Menopause Symptoms
One month, your period comes and goes like it always does. The next day, you lay out the welcome mat for Aunt Flo, but she’s late. And then, she’s even later. You check your calendar. You check it again. As you make your afternoon lunch, you ponder: Have you gotten the date wrong? Have you…
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