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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Menopause Vs. Andropause 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Both menopause and andropause are caused by hormonal changes, however menopause only occurs in women, whereas andropause occurs with men. Neither menopause nor andropause has preventable measures, however, their symptoms can be relieved. Andropause is often overlooked, and sometimes even questioned. How can men go through changes similar to women? Simply, we all have hormones, [...]
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Menopause Blogs 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Menopause the Blog Flash Free Female Menopause Mentors My menopausal Musings Peri-freakin-menopause The Natural Menopause Journey Healthy Menopause The eHealthforum’s blog Menopause Naturally Comedic The Menopausal Monster Menopause Maniac Blogopause Midlife Monkeygirls My menopause blog Remedies The Menopause blog This Menopause Blog Couch Therapy Everything Menopause Natural Approaches to Menopause The Menopause Symptoms Reports Menopause Help Blog I Hate Menopause Support Menopauses Support Blog Menopause Blog Mind over [...]
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Products for Menopausal Women 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Clothing: Sleepwear and Breathable Outfits Champion Double-Dry Clothes Line Bare Necessities: Lunaire Maximum Control COOLMAX Underwire Sports Bra Isis: Breathable Briefs Bedding/Blankets/Mattress Pad Cooling Bedding/Blankets/Mattress Pads Cooling Mattress Pad (recommended by Dr. Oz) Cooling Bedding Personal Use: Vornado Flippi Personal Fan Hormone Check: Ru25 Plus Chill Towels Grabber Cooling Towel [...]
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Questions to Ask Your Doctor About the Hysterectomy 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Is a hysterectomy necessary for me? Am I a candidate for a hysterectomy? If so, which type? How can I prepare for my hysterectomy? What should I expect after the procedure? What are the risks of a hysterectomy? What is the surgeons experience with the procedure? What kind of anesthesia does the procedure involve? Find a surgeon in your town: http://www.medicinenet.com/surgery_questions/city.htm [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Menopause Medications Explained 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Low-dose oral Contraceptives (birth control): if you are still taking birth control it’s important to switch your dose to a lower-dose. Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT): these medications can help prevent minor – major menopausal symptoms, but carry a higher risk than other forms of medication. Over-the-counter Medications (OTC): these medications can help prevent yeast infections, vaginal dryness, vaginal itching, dry skin, [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Power Food for Women During Menopause 1 year, 6 months ago · View
These are great power-foods to add to your grocery list. Incorporating this into your diet can restore both energy and health. Steel-cut oats lentils buck wheat pasta quinoa almonds healthy cereal walnuts whole grain pasta kidney beans Kale Tarragon Avocado Tomatoes Soybeans Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Onions Bell peppers Carrots Olives Barley Sweet Potatoes Lemons Potatoes [...]
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Quick Tips to Get Rid of Hot Flashes 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Avoid Triggers: pay attention to your body’s signals. Does spicy food increase your risk of hot flashes? Maybe sugar, or dehydration is what starts them. Whatever it may be, pay attention! When you discover your trigger, avoid it. Maintain the Temperature: keep your house and room cool and ventilated. This will help you sleep easier and help prevent [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Surprising Menopause Symptoms 1 year, 6 months ago · View
The most commonly discussed symptoms of menopause are: weight gain, irritability, hot flashes, night sweats, depression, and mood swings. Are we forgetting some other key symptoms that get overlooked? Brittle Nails: Just like your bones, your nails are also suffering from your decreased estrogen levels. Try yoga, exercise, and hydration to improve brittle nails. Insomnia: Find yourself [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Skincare During Menopause 1 year, 6 months ago · View
The Skinny: During menopause your androgen levels rise, while your estrogen levels lower. The switch in hormone levels can cause complications and unsatisfactory results with your skin. Changes in your skin can very from the complexion, dryness, sagging, breakouts, wrinkles, and more. While you may already be feeling the blunders of aging of your skin, the [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Recovering Your Memory 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Progesterone or estrogen hormones (Used in HRT)
Brain Games
Puzzles
Brain Challenges
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor 1 year, 6 months ago · View
These questions will help you get the most out of your doctors visit. Carry around a small notepad to jot down other questions and concerns you might have. Is this menopause? If this is not menopause, then what is triggering such symptoms? What are my options for medications? What are the side effects of these medicines? How [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Controlling Your Hot Flashes With the Proper Nutrition 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Protein – protein is an aid in helping you balance your hormones. The proper consumption of protein can help assist you with your hot flashes and night sweats. Healthy fats – surprised to hear that fat can benefit you? Don’t be! Fats that are nutritional for menopausal women include: avocado, nuts, salmon, and olive oil. High-fiber phytonutrients – [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Prepare Yourself for Your Doctors Visit 1 year, 6 months ago · View
When attending any doctor’s visit, it’s best to be as prepared as possible. Even the most organized planner can forget questions while in the heat-seat. Start by making yourself a list of concerns and questions. Keep this list in your purse and add to it as they arise. Also, gather as much medical information as [...]
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Foods That Fight the Aging Process 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Foods that are high in antioxidants have been proven to fight against signs of aging. Here are some fruit to that can help you fight against aging internally and externally.
Blackberries
Blueberries
Brussel Sprouts
Kale
Prunes
Raisins
Raspberries
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GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Menopause Blues 1 year, 6 months ago · View
One of the most common side effects of menopause and perimenopause is depression. It is easy to slip into depression, as your hormones are rapid changing. The biggest mistake of depression during menopause is allowing it to take over your life. Many women accept menopausal-depression as an unavoidable side effect of menopause. Women, this is [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Do People Divorce More During Menopause/Perimenopause? – How to Prevent This 1 year, 6 months ago · View
The correlation between divorce and menopause/perimenouse isn’t definitive. While many women go through the trials of divorce during this time period, there are several women who do not. However, divorce around this time is not uncommon – so do not feel alone! As we grew older in age, our patience’s begins to wear out. This is [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Top Menopause Myths 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Menopause begins at 50 – menopause doesn’t have a definitive age and can occur in someone as young at 38, and as old at 62. Even those numbers aren’t exact because everyone’s body responds differently. All women gain weight during menopause. Again, every woman’s body is different and handles weight gain differently. Some women gain a significant [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Top 5 Menopausal Symptom Relief 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Hot Flashes – make sure to wear cooling/breathable clothing. Weight Gain – make the snip! Cut sugary foods and refined-carbohydrates out of diet and replace them with vegetables/fruits (limit sugary-fruit intake), fiber, and protein. Fatigue – take some time out of your day to take a breather. As hard as it may be to find time, it’s important [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Getting Back Your Zzz’s: Remedies for a Better Sleep 1 year, 6 months ago · View
If you find yourself tangled in unusual daytime drowsiness or being wide-awake at two in the morning, this is a likely cause of menopause. As you rest your head in the cusp of your palm, you begin to question how you’ve become so tired. Being exhausted has become a daily norm that you are not willing [...] -
GM Site Admin wrote a new blog post: Foods that Increase Menopause Symptoms 1 year, 6 months ago · View
Starches: potatoes and potato products Sugar: sweets are a good thing to avoid in general, but specifically chocolate since it can contribute to migraines/headaches. Meats: processed and unprocessed Refined grains: bagels, white bread, Refined carbohydrates : this is a huge culprit in your weight gain as it causes your blood sugar level to skyrocket. Foods High in Sodium: increases bloating, weight gain, and [...]
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