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My Menopause Journal and Diet Days 16 though to Day 21

Well this week’s diet hasn’t gone very well.  My running partner has canceled 5 days in a row and I haven’t found the time to get back on my treadmill.  My food choices have been ok, except for the chinese food and cinnamon buns :-(  This week will be better.  I’m going to start exercising [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]