Menopause is almost unique to human beings. With the exception of dolphins and some species of whales, very few species in the animal world go through a long period of infertility in the later stages of life. As pointed out by Natalie Angier in her book, “Women: An Intimate Geography,” menopause frees women from the role of child-bearer…
Cancer Patient in ICU Revived From Deep Coma After Taking American Ginseng
The gold standard of American ginseng, also known as Panax quinquefolium, is native to Wisconsin. For working people under constant stress, soaking a small amount of it in water as a beverage can help relieve fatigue. American ginseng can also help treat cancer and other diseases. As a medicinal substance, it can work wonders and…
Hormone Patches or Creams for Menopause Symptoms May Have Lower Blood Pressure Risk Than Pills
WASHINGTON—Women often use hormone therapy to relieve hot flashes and other menopause symptoms—and new research suggests patches or creams may be safer for their blood pressure than pills. As women’s bodies produce lower levels of reproductive hormones during menopause their risk for heart disease rises. High blood pressure further increases that risk—but it’s not clear…
EXCLUSIVE: Health Care Under ‘Huge Pressure’ as HRT Prescriptions Double Since Pre-Pandemic Year
Clinicians are facing “huge pressure” with soaring demand for menopause treatment, a leading expert said. It comes as the number of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) items prescribed in England last year almost doubled before the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Paula Briggs, chair of the British Menopause Society (BMS) and sexual and reproductive health consultant at Liverpool Women’s…
Navigating Menopause Holistically
Menopause can be an intense season for women as they navigate hormonal changes and fluctuations and the various symptoms that come with it. This article provides women with real steps and ideas of how to manage their menopausal symptoms day-to-day from a holistic perspective. Diet A holistic, sustaining approach to menopause begins with choosing a…
Social Media Pressure Contributes to Increased Use of Hormone Replace Therapy: Expert Says
Women experience “a huge amount of pressure” from social media to seek medical treatment to manage menopausal symptoms, according to a leading expert. Dr. Paula Briggs, chair of the British Menopause Society (BMS) and sexual and reproductive health consultant at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, told The Epoch Times that while HRT is the “most logical and effective method to…
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Helpful for Women Going Through Menopause?
Review of Menopause and Symptoms Throughout this series so far, we have learned that menopause is a period of time that begins once a woman’s body is done having menstrual cycles. As a woman experiences fluctuating levels of estrogen and other reproductive hormones, she will walk through four distinct stages of menopause: Premenopause Stage: A…
4 Menopause Symptoms You Might Not Realize You’re Experiencing
Are you experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, or insomnia? Why do menopausal symptoms sometimes continue even after reaching menopause? The truth is, if menopausal symptoms are left unresolved, they will persist. Menopausal Symptoms Can Be Confusing Typically, women between the ages of 45 and 55 will experience menopause, which is a phase marked by…
Menopause, Blood Sugar, and Weight Management
Glucose is an important fuel for the human body. Every individual processes glucose differently, influenced by both physical and environmental factors. During menopause, glucose levels are shown to become significantly more challenging to control, due to shifting and changing hormonal balances. Insulin Resistance Insulin is a hormone that helps to control the amount of glucose…
Why Menopausal Women May Want to Pop Prunes Instead of Pills
March 8, 2023
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Menopausal and postmenopausal women looking for a non-pharmacological solution to symptoms like loss of bone density and digestive distress might find support from prunes. A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating a serving of prunes every day preserved bone mass in the hips of postmenopausal women, potentially lowering the…
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