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Do I need treatment for Perimenopause?

Menopause is a natural part of growing older.   You don’t need treatment for it unless you are really bothered by your symptoms.  If your symptoms become too uncomfortable or upsetting, you don’t have to suffer with them, there are treatments available that can help. The first thing you can do to help reduce your symptoms [...]

Calcium… Are you getting enough?

As you enter into peri-menopause, your risk of developing osteoporosis increases. To help lower your risk, be sure and include plenty of calcium rich foods in your diet…and if you feel you’re not getting your daily requirement, consider taking a calcium supplement. You should be getting at least 1200 mg per day. During the winter [...]