Tag: hormones
Acupuncture May Take the Heat out of Hot Flashes
Since the beginning of time, women have had to cope with the effects of menopause. This time in a woman’s life not only signals...
Study: Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Disorders in Children
As pregnancy is a time when women experience major hormonal changes, mood disturbances and depression are quite common. About 20 percent of pregnant women...
How Not to Gain Weight During Menopause
Menopause can be a truly stressful and uncomfortable time for many women. On top of the hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings, many...
Stress Hormones Damage Short Term Memory
While short term memory lapses in older adults are commonly attributed simply to advanced age, research shows that it does not have to be...
Do Men Really Go Through Menopause?
There’s no denying that when women reach a certain age they go through what is often so classically referred to as “the change.” Menopause...
Natural Ways to Combat Change of Life Symptoms
Many women turn to hormone therapy (HT) to battle the frustrating symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia and irritability. HT is said...
BPA-Free Doesn’t Mean Toxic-Free
If you thought you didn’t have to worry about the toxic ingredient bisphenol A in your products because you always buy BPA-free labeled goods,...
Why Do I Crave Chocolate?
Ah, chocolate - the food women report craving more so than any other. Of course, men can also be susceptible to chocolate cravings, but...
Top 4 Endorphin Releasing Foods
You’ve probably noticed that eating certain foods tends to make you feel better while others can put you into a bit of a slump....
Why Obese People May Not Feel Full
A new study performed at the University of Adelaide reinforces just how important it is to prevent obesity before it happens. Researchers have found...
