Cause and Effect

Does menopause cause an increase in health problems ranging from heart disease to bone disease to psychological depression? One issue is that many of these claims have been criticized as being overblown both by professionals within the medical community and by critics...

Brisdelle for Hot Flashes

The North American Menopause Society held its annual meeting Oct. 9 to 12. An article posted a few days earlier stated that hot flashes would be “extensively discussed” at the meeting because “temperature control is such a preoccupation for menopause.” There would be...

What Is Holistic Health?

What is a holistic approach to health? To me, this is something different than using bio-identical hormones, practicing yoga, or seeking help from an acupuncturist. Sometimes, practitioners using complementary/alternative or integrative-medicine methods have as...

Fun Facts About Menstruation

Menstruation occurs because the inner lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) has undergone changes that prepare for pregnancy. If there is a fertilized egg, the uterus will be able to provide a hospitable and nurturing environment. If a woman doesn’t become...
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