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Relief from your Hot Flashes

Hot Flash Smoothie
Silken tofu is a great base for smoothies, and soy isoflavones have been shown to help with peri menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes.
Try combining tofu with berries and orange juice. Blend up with some crushed ice and you have a delicious drink that’s not only good for your health, but may also [...]

Is it Menopause or Heart Disease?

I recently read an interesting article about menopause symptoms turning out to be heart disease.  Apparently the two share a lot of the same signs, such as hot flashes, fatigue and trouble sleeping.  Many women assume that these symptoms are  menopause or just a part of getting older.  These signs shouldn’t be overlooked, even if [...]

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 is [...]