Some 40% of women will experience hair loss after menopause. In two thirds of women this will be all over the scalp. For the remainder, the hair loss is over the front or temples only. Hair loss may start during the perimenopause or occur many years after.
Read MoreSome of the lesser-known symptoms that women experience are nerve issues like tingling, numbness, and electric shock sensations, which are usually felt just under the skin.
Read MoreEstrogen is a powerhouse hormone. It helps keep a woman's bones strong. Another thing estrogen does is stimulate the formation of skin-smoothing collagen and oils. That's why, as menopause approaches and estrogen production diminishes, dry, itchy skin becomes very common.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I experienced a full-blown migraine which I had not had since I have been in post menopause. I remember getting them as far back as my early teens. I got all the symptoms and was in bed for hours just trying to get to the functioning point. These carried on around the time of my cycle in my teens, 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. My gynecologists confirmed they were hormonal, and they will somewhat lesson when I get older which they did. I also did not realize they are a symptom of menopause as well.
Read MoreLife is too short to always be on a diet. Enjoy Life!
Read MoreI remember going through menopause at work with hot flashes, low energy levels, and brain fog. I felt inept, unprepared for my job and confused as to why all the sudden I was failing at doing my best. I did not know as much as I know now about menopause and the symptoms of menopause to connect the dots as to why I was feeling the way I did.
Read MoreI'm sure you have heard it before -- “Be sure you drink plenty of water.” But why is it so important to stay hydrated? Is this need heightened during menopause? Yassss!
Read MoreIf you have a feel like your heart is fluttering, racing, even skipping a beat you may be experiencing a lesser-known menopause symptom, heart palpitations. Heart palpitations and irregular heartbeats called arrhythmia can be symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, but they aren’t talked about much so when they strike it can be terrifying.
Read MoreFree 5 Day Healthy Living Challenge: Jan 24-28, 2022
Read MoreI don’t know about you but I am ready to set some positive intentions for my 2022 that are all about self care. I was talking to one of my clients the other day and we were talking about how women feel it is a luxury to provide ourselves with self care. That we should be doing all the things and then take care of ourselves. It is not until we are older and things settle down that we realize how much self care we did not do for ourselves and sometimes, it is hard to course correct.
Read MoreI started watching the sex and the city show “And just like that” on HBO Max and to not give the plot away just know that the cast are now 50 something women. Although still glamorous, they now sport gray hair and some wrinkles.
Read MoreSo as 2021 comes to a close, how are you going to close out your year? What are you seeing in 2021 that you do not want to bring in to 2022?
Read MoreIf you have been paying attention, you may have noticed there are more products that cater to menopausal women. I’m not just talking about estrogen supplements but products that address all aspects of menopause.
Read MoreHeart disease risk rises for everyone as they age, but for women symptoms can become more evident after the onset of menopause.
Menopause does not cause cardiovascular diseases. However, certain risk factors increase around the time of menopause and a high-fat diet, smoking or other unhealthy habits begun earlier in life can also take a toll.
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