Posts Tagged ‘ menopause ’

When Should You Expect Menopause?

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By Allen T Narkiewicz
Menopause doesn’t have a set age at which it arrives. There is not a formula you can plug into a computer to get the answer. There are signs that you can watch for that can alert you to its impending arrival.
First, skipping a menstrual cycle for no apparent reason is a good [...]



Menopause – Unveiling The Mysteries Of Hot Flashes

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

Hot flashes – whenever younger women hear this word, the image of a nervous wrecked middle-aged woman sweating profusely comes to their minds. This undoubtedly makes them dread the onset of menopause even worse!
Hot flashes, along with night sweating and vaginal dryness, can be considered as the only real symptoms associated with menopause. It is [...]



Lifestyle and Breast Cancer

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Mai Brooks
Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several common lifestyle related issues.
Post-menopausal Obesity Increases Risk : Despite the evidence on the protective effect [...]



Essential Foods to Avoid to Stop Hot Flashes

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Nick James
If you’re anything like me, there are some foods that just make my face explode into a firey frenzy. But don’t despair just yet..
Of course, depending on the individual there are various foods that can cause such a reaction. However, there are certain foods which are more prone to cause hot flashes and [...]



I Can Survive Breast Cancer

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Tony James
Breast cancer usually shows as a lump or thickening in the breast tissue, although most breast lumps are not cancerous. Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent malignant disease among women. According to American reports every third cancer is diagnosed as BC. Breast cancer is also far more common in post-menopausal women, and [...]



Living Life to the Fullest with Menopause

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

Menopause is that period of transition from a woman’s life from being reproductive to being non-reproductive. To say that that transition is “inconvenient” is an understatement because in most cases, menopause symptoms can be an uphill battle for most women. The average menopausal year for women is 47.5 and that period can last from 4 [...]



Isn’t it Time to Find a Cure for Hot Flashes?

Apr 7th, 2009 | By Catherine | Category: Women's Conditions

By: Linda Bruton
Oh, the dreaded “Change.” Every woman has to go through it sooner or later, so you might as well attack those menopause symptoms head on. Every woman’s menopause experience is unique. It all starts when your hormone levels begin fluctuating. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but symptoms can begin anywhere [...]



Aging Gracefully: Enjoy A Vital, Fulfilling Life Regardless of Age

Mar 30th, 2009 | By Admin | Category: Feel Better Live Longer

By Mary Maddux
A quick web search on the term “graceful aging” brings up phrases like:
Combat the signs of aging
Who said that we have to age?
Defy the aging process
These phrases reflect the fact that most of us look at aging as something to be resisted for as long as possible. Regardless of how liberated we’ve become, [...]