Menopause is a daunting word. You may have heard horror stories of painful sex and night sweats keeping you awake at night. But menopause doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Let’s take a look at 12 common menopause questions, so that you can understand the changes that occur during this period and get a better idea of what to expect …
Changes in hormones can wreak havoc on your health. Hormones are complicated, and they require a delicate balance to keep you looking and feeling great. Hormonal imbalances happen to us all. In fact, they’re a natural part of the aging process. But this doesn’t make the experience any less frustrating. Depending upon the severity of a hormonal imbalance, the experience …
Estrogen is the primary hormone that sets women apart from men. While men have it in small amounts, women have far more. To stay healthy and feeling good, it’s important to have adequate amounts of estrogen. When we’re low in this particular hormone, a host of irritating symptoms typically occurs. Let’s take a look at 10 symptoms of low estrogen …
For many women, perimenopause can be complex and confusing. When does it begin? When will it end? Are my symptoms normal? What’s going on with my hormones? These are common questions that beg sound answers. If you’re entering into the period of perimenopause, or are in the throes of it as we speak, read on to gain a better understanding …
Chronic inflammation is a known precursor to some very serious health issues. Diseases like obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and poor digestion are linked to ongoing inflammation in the body. Even heart disease is related to inflammation. We become excessively inflammatory for a number of reasons, and they’re typically associated with our daily habits. Fortunately, there are also a number of ways …
Our sex lives wax and wane. Your libido changes from day to day, month to month, and year to year. Factors such as age, hormonal imbalances, or having a newborn can make sex the last thing on your mind. Our lives are full of nuances, and our sex lives are a direct reflection of these colorful complexities. But, what happens …
Sitting too long is bad for your health for a number of reasons. And yet, for many of us, long hours spent driving and sitting at a desk are a part of our daily lives. We need to make a conscious effort to reverse this habit. If we don’t, we put ourselves at risk for many degenerative diseases and even …
Does your lifestyle make it hard to be active? Maybe you work a desk job that has you sitting in a chair all day. Or perhaps you commute an hour to work and back, drive your kids to their various activities and events, and spend more time sitting in the car than you know is good for you. If this …
Are you curious about hormone replacement therapy? Maybe you’re suffering some of the more extreme symptoms of menopause and desperate to find relief. Hormone replacement therapy, also known as HRT, brings to mind a myriad of questions from women in the throes of menopause. It’s a confusing topic, with acronyms galore — HT (hormone therapy), ERT (estrogen replacement therapy), ET …
Hormones are mysterious creatures. They ebb, they flow, they go up and down. When balanced, they make our bodies work like magic. When out of balance, they wreak havoc. Hormone imbalances can lead to chronic stress, irregular menstrual cycles in women, mood swings in men, and weight gain for both sexes. Let’s take a look at the ins and outs …
