• Infidelity is never the solution for a troubled marriage - Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneInfidelity is never the solution for a troubled marriageChicago TribuneShe says it's menopause. I say that's not it. Who's right, and can we have a regular sex life again? A: While menopause can affect a woman's sex life — for example, she will cease producing natural lubrication and so intercourse may be painful — this ... […]
  • Menopause Myths On Weight Gain And Age Disspelled - Huffington Post (blog)
    Menopause Myths On Weight Gain And Age DisspelledHuffington Post (blog)There are 50 million menopausal women in America and yet, menopause is still considered a taboo topic. Many women know that it is an inevitable part of life -- a phase that they can't escape, no matter how hard they try -- but they do try to escape it ... […]
  • Valentine's Day: Crank the Heat Up! - Huffington Post
    Valentine's Day: Crank the Heat Up!Huffington PostSex can be painful for women in perimenopause and menopause, but there are ways around that (see "Time For a Lube Job")! Focus on the prize -- weight loss, a stronger immune system, slower aging and stress relief are only a few benefits of sex. […]
  • The truth behind 'male menopause' - WJXT Jacksonville
    The truth behind 'male menopause'WJXT JacksonvilleIt has long been thought to be only a female problem, however menopause is also affecting America's aging male population. "Male menopause" or Andropause is an inevitable but unwelcome change brought on by a drop in male hormone levels. […]
  • Why middle-aged women are prone to HIV - Hindustan Times
    Hindustan TimesWhy middle-aged women are prone to HIVHindustan TimesAdditionally, as ageing occurs, physiological changes due to menopause such as the thinning of vaginal walls make it more susceptible for a woman to contract a virus. Medications that would be used to treat an STD or HIV become hard for a woman to ...Surprising Group of Women Has a High Risk […]

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 [...]

Menopause Weight Loss – My Diet Day 13

Day 13 was pretty good.  I got up at 5:30 and went running for an hour with my friend.  It’s starting to get easier and I can run for longer periods of time.  I’m starting to feel pretty good… my self esteem is improving too   I’m going to weigh myself again on Friday. Here’s [...]

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 [...]