Diet changes for women over 50
The nutrition of a person after 50 is crucial. It is arguably the single most important factor in maintaining a healthy body at this age. You can't take much more abuse in the form...
Constipation in menopause and recommended treatment
To talk about constipation in menopause it is necessary to define both terms. Menopause is known as the last menstruation and this event is accompanied by various physical and mental changes resulting from the cessation of ovarian...
Wild yam to relieve symptoms of menopause
Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is often used by menopausal women as a natural alternative to estrogen therapy.
It has the potential to treat the symptoms of menopause and rheumatoid arthritis. Note that hormone creams marked "natural"...
Health Effects of Early Menopause
Most of the symptoms of menopause are very unpleasant, and they increase depending on the age in which you arrive. It is not the same as having the early menopause at age 40, to have menopause at 50. That's...
How to Naturally Balance Estrogen Dominance for a Healthy Thyroid
About 85 percent of women over 35 have elevated estrogen levels, and that puts them at risk for a sluggish thyroid.
Excess estrogen, a condition known as "estrogen dominance," increases levels of thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG),...
Shocking ways menopause can affect the brain
Does menopause affect your brain? The ovaries and uterus are not the only organs in transition during menopause. Due to declining estrogen levels, your brain also undergoes chemical changes that can alter the way you think...
Link between hormone replacement therapy and cancer
For years, hormone replacement therapy was, and continues to be, prescribed as a treatment for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. But what relationship does this therapy have with cancer?
Link between hormone replacement therapy and cancer.
Estrogen is a...
Phytoestrogens and the foods that contain them
The search for alternatives to hormone therapy during menopause has made phytoestrogens popular. Of course, with a specific selection of plant foods, the intake of phytoestrogens can increase.
What are phytoestrogens?
Phytoestrogens are phytochemicals that are...
Lack of estrogens in menopause and what solutions to look for
Hot flashes, bad mood, trouble concentrating - Many doctors attribute these symptoms to estrogen deficiency during menopause. But is this really true? In this article you can read how hormonal fluctuations occur and how you can...
What should you eat for breakfast when you have menopause?
Menopause comes with a wide variety of side effects, one of the most notable being weight gain. For this reason, it may seem reasonable to fast in the morning to skip those extra calories, right? However,...
