Since 2009, the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has designated October as World Menopause Awareness Month, with October 18 celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day. ”The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well-being.
Read MoreWith any big thing that happens in your life, having support is essential.
Menopause is no exception. Even though menopause is a personal journey, the things that happen to you in menopause can affect those around you as well.
Getting support throughout your journey is key to navigating your journey easier.
Read MoreHow many times have you looked in the mirror and shook your head wondering who this person looking back at you was?
Read MoreThis next chapter is not just menopause but empty nest , career change, or thinking about retirement, and all the other things that are going on in your life in your 50’s and 60’s.
Read MoreAs I am going through my menopause journey, I found that maintaining my usual weight became more difficult. In fact, many women gain weight around the menopause transition.
Menopause weight gain isn't inevitable, however. You can reverse course by paying attention to healthy-eating habits and leading an active lifestyle.
Read MoreAs I continue my menopause journey, I am noticing changes in the way I think about things. Things that I did almost robotically no longer serve me.
Read MoreA health coach is your personal health cheerleader, guide, and partner. They help you implement lifestyle changes to improve your physical health.
Read MoreHormonal shifts are responsible for most of the wonderful side effects of menopause, including an increased risk of certain diseases and conditions. When estrogen drops, the risk for osteoporosis and heart disease rises—as does the tendency to suffer from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.
To combat this, vitamins and supplements can be a key component of a woman's care during and after menopause, but the process of deciding which ones to take can be overwhelming.
Read MoreWhen I first decided to be a menopause support coach and I was learning more about menopause, I found that this is really a common thing that women think about menopause. A lot of women look at menopause as having hot flashes. And one of the things I like to say tagline is it’s more than hot flashes because there are so many symptoms of menopause that women don't even understand that they have. They don't look at the many symptoms as a byproduct of menopause. They look at them as something being wrong with them.
Read MoreSome women experience menopause-related sleep problems, especially if hormone changes cause hot flashes or sweats during the night. Lack of sleep and poor-quality sleep can make you tired, irritable, and moody. When you are tired, you may have difficulty concentrating, remembering things, working efficiently, and coping with daily stresses. You may be less patient with family and friends. Difficulty coping can lead to more stress, which can make sleep problems even worse. Adequate sleep is required for good health.
Read MoreWould it not be great if you could just pop a pill and remember everything and everything?
Realistically, there are no supplements that can boost your brain power to such astounding
levels. But studies have shown that regular intake of certain supplements increases the ability
to remember. There are many herbs, supplements and foods that can improve your brain; the
effect of which can mean improvement of memory, learning, concentration, attention, reasoning,
social skills, decision making, and focus. If you can combine these ‘brain foods’ with sufficient
rest and exercise, you will have boosted your brainpower in no time.
Read MoreMenopause lets face it it’s a lot. We come into it with not much information besides hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain. There is not guide book. No road map and in most cases our mother’s did not even talk to us about what they went through to get us prepared.
The average age that women hit menopause is 51. By 51, we have raised families or about to have an empty nest. We have had careers or a few of them, and we have lived half a life if we are lucky.
Read MoreWhat do you think of when anyone mentions self-care? Maybe a luxury. Maybe an every once in a while indulgence? Maybe even something that you have not done in a very long time.
Well, self care is a necessity. Not a nice to have. Something we must find the time for.
Read MorePerimenopause is referred to as the final cessation of your menstrual cycle and the time in which you will start to see and feel the signs and symptoms of menopause, including weight gain, hot flashes, and mood swings. Perimenopause differs for every woman, but on average, it takes about a year to complete (unless you have a full hysterectomy) and occurs between the ages of 45 to 55, after which time you are postmenopausal.
Read MoreMenopause: What Your Mother Did Not Tell You
Read MoreAlmost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2021.
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