Menopause

August 12, 2011

Hormone Therapy, Stroke and Dementia Risk

Women in the University of Illinois study drank protein shakes

When you're losing weight after menopause, be sure to include protein to avoid muscle loss

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By: Celeste Perron

August 11, 2011

Soy, Hot Flashes and Bone Loss at Menopause

Taking hormone therapy at menopause could protect your brain from dementia. But the brain's estrogen receptors may stop functioning if estrogen isn't begun at the time of menopause.

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August 10, 2011

This soy plant won't prevent hot flashes or bone loss at menopause, a study says

A new study says soy isn't effective for preventing hot flashes and bone loss at menopause

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Menopause Acne

August 8, 2011

How to Quit Hormone Therapy

When you look in the mirror you might find acne along your mouth and jawline

Fluctuating hormones can cause an fresh outbreak of acne at menopause

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August 4, 2011

Natural Cure for Hot Flashes?

When you stop taking estrogen, hot flashes can return

Hot flashes can return when you quit taking hormones. Here are some tips

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By: Celeste Perron

July 25, 2011

How to Get Rid of Facial Hair

Can you cure hot flashes with keishi-bukuryo-gan? Japanese women swear by this herbal cure for hot flashes, but American research doesn't back them up.

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June 27, 2011

Unwanted facial hair can be a problem but there are a number of mthods you can u

Time can be cruel to hair. There's too little in some places and too much in others. For women, the "too much" part means choosing between various methods of hair removal – none of which are perfect.

First, here's an explanation of why you may suddenly find whiskers sprouting on your chin or cheeks. As you reach the menopause transition, your hormonal balance changes and that can change the way your hair grows on your face.

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Dry Eyes and Menopause

May 10, 2011

Allergy season is exacerbating a problem I've been struggling with for a few years: dry eyes. Although this problem can have a number of causes, it's common around the time of menopause and may be related to fluctuating hormones.

Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from dry eyes; and for reasons scientists don't understand, Hispanic and Asian women are especially vulnerable. And if you're a contact lens wearer, you're probably really hurting.

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4 Calcium Thieves

May 9, 2011

7 Ways to Stop Hot Flashes Without Drugs

As you reach midlife, it's more important than ever to make sure you get enough calcium in order to keep your bones. Women over 50 should aim for at least 1,200 milligrams a day although some doctors say the daily dose should be closer to 1,500 milligrams. The best way to get calcium is through food. Many products, from milk to cereals, are enriched. Check the nutrition labels to see how much you get in each serving.

But while food can give you the calcium you need, some foods can also rob you of calcium. Some calcium thieves include:

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