Early Menopause, EstrogenBook, Estrogens, Hot Flashes, menopause symptoms, Menopause treatment, perimenopause
It’s almost summer. For most, summer equals fun. But for the millions of women in perimenopause or already in menopause, the heat of summer means increased hot flashes. Hot flashes are caused by a sudden release of heat accompanied by sweating. Blood...
Early Menopause, Estrogens, General Health, Hormone Balance, Hormone health, Hot Flashes, Menopause, menopause symptoms, Menopause treatment, perimenopause, Women's Health
It’s International Women’s Day. When you think about women’s health, which of these do you think is most common? 1. Infertility? 2. Pregnancy? 3. Cancer? 4. Menopause? If you guessed #4 you are correct. Because even though those other conditions are...
Aging, Estrogens, Hormone Balance, Hormone health, Hormones, Loneliness, Menopause, menopause symptoms, perimenopause, Women's Health
Ever since the Garden of Eden when Adam gave up a rib to have a companion, we’ve known that being alone isn’t what we’re designed to be. People do not do well with loneliness and isolation. I see it in my patients all the time. Feeling isolated often...
Aging, Lower Stress, menopause symptoms, Menopause treatment, Mindfulness, Mood Swings, Stress Reduction, Yoga
When it comes to stress, we have an abundance of it. As a matter of fact, it’s estimated that up to 85% of doctor’s visits are stress-related. But popping a pill is not the only solution for lowering stress. There’s a very ancient...
Diabetes, Diabetes Song, EstrogenBook, Estrogens, Health Song, High Blood Pressure, Menopause, menopause symptoms, Metabolic Syndrome Song, Music and Medicine, Music Composer, Stroke, Weight Control
Are you struggling with midlife belly fat? Belly fat can mean much more more than how you look or your jeans or dress size. Your jelly belly may be a clue you’ve got metabolic syndrome. I’m discussing metabolic syndrome in honor of Diabetes Awareness Month. In...
Diabetes, Diabetes Song, Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Heart Disease, Menopause, menopause symptoms, Mood Swings
November is National Diabetes Month. And diabetes definitely needs more awareness. There are approximately 114 million people in the U.S. affected by diabetes. 30 million have the disease and 84 million more people have prediabetes meaning their blood sugar is...
