Dr. Shelley Crombach — There are many different psychological symptoms related to menopause. It is important for women to recognize them and remain educated about how we can improve our mental health during this time. Menopause often is viewed as a negative or “disease-like” process, rather than the natural life progression that it is. By […]
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Natural hormone therapy helping women
July 13, 2012
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by Dr. Theo Christodoulakis — Today, many women are aware of all the natural choices available for their many ailments, from menopause to hot flashes to PMS. Perhaps the information overload has them wondering if they should visit their local supplement store to try a vitamin or an herb for their problems. Although some good […]
Estrogen dominance: What can you do?
February 28, 2012
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by Paula Owens — At around age 40, our hormones begin to fluctuate. For men, testosterone levels decline and often convert to estrogen, a process known as aromatization. For women, estrogen dominance tends to appear in the 30s and 40s, as progesterone levels fluctuate prior to menopause. Symptoms of estrogen dominance may appear as increased […]
Natural solution for menopause
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. William Nelson — Every day, approximately 5,000 women in the U.S. turn 50, which happens to be the average age for the onset of menopause. Studies have shown that approximately 75 percent of these women seek some form of lifestyle, dietary or medical solutions to relieve their symptoms. In addition to those entering […]
Estrogen and breast cancer
February 23, 2012
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by Dr. Ann Lovick — If there is one thing women fear, it is breast cancer. Perhaps it is the fact that breasts are such a feminine attribute, strongly associated with attractiveness and fertility, or that women associate breast cancer with a loss of sexuality and even a loss of self. Some women are afraid […]
July 25, 2012
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