PMS causing problems? I hear ya sister. Most of the month you’re nice. You try to be kind, and be a good person (maybe you don’t ALWAYS succeed, but you try!) And then once a month, something happens. (Your hormones…and PMS!) You get so aggravated with that lady in line in front of you
I often get asked, “How can I know if I’m in peri-menopause?” It seems like a simple question, but the answer is not so straightforward! What exactly is peri-menopause anyway? Before you go through menopause, there is a period of time (up to 10 years!) where things start to change. The changes can be subtle
Hormones… they certainly don’t get much respect at times. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in this feeling, and we are wise to learn about what factors they play in this area and what we can do to capitalize on them. How Hormones Work Hormones are special
Worried about the risks of hormone replacement therapy? You’ve probably heard that hormones cause breast cancer, which is pretty scary. The truth is estrogen does NOT increase breast cancer, and for most women the benefits of estrogen replacement far outweigh the risks! Without hormone replacement, you are at risk for symptoms like hot flashes and
The winter months bring shorter days, less sunlight and more gloomy weather. Have you noticed that you feel tired or sad? Are you craving carbs? Have you stopped doing activities you usually enjoy? If so, it could be Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka SAD. What can you do about Seasonal Affective Disorder? Actually there are many
If chocolates, hearts and flowers aren’t enough to get you into the mood this Valentine’s Day, you aren’t alone. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 3 women between 18 and 59 years of age complain of lack of desire. Here are some common causes: Stress. When you are under a lot of stress, cortisol
