By Sathya Mohan You might be thinking what is the connection between diabetes and the menopause? Well, for ladies reaching that certain age, it can be very traumatic. Menopause is not necessarily a negative experience. It is sometimes called a “change of life” as there are a lot of changes going on in a woman’s [...]

Have you ever noticed that there are particular foods that you crave on a regular basis, often in cycles? You’re not alone.  For example, many people crave sugar, carbohydrates, or alcohol not because of eating disorders, but instead it is a sign of hormone imbalance caused by a lack of healthy nutrition. One thing the [...]

A discussion of “safe sex” includes protecting against sexually transmitted infections. It also includes guarding against an unplanned pregnancy. Practicing safe sex is definitely a menopause-related priority. The Pregnancy Possibility Although fertility is reduced as women enter perimenopause, pregnancy is still thought to be possible until one year after the final menstrual period. So for [...]

Nutritional advice has generally been based on the premise that the particular nutrient we are deficient in is the one that needs to be supplemented. That means the core problem was seen to be a nutritional deficiency. There is another viewpoint which has taken hold some time ago and is fast gaining support: Oxidative stress [...]

by Anne Wolski Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths. Every woman’s breasts are different so it is important for each individual woman to be familiar with her breasts in order to recognize any peculiarities. Unfortunately, the early stages of breast cancer may not [...]

by Kim Beardsmore The humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. This nutritional powerhouse has stayed under wraps for too long. Apart from being the only vegetable protein with all 22 amino acids essential for our health and well being, the humble soybean has many other virtues…including an excellent foundation for fast, safe weight loss program. [...]

by Edel Jarboe Breast cancer awareness programs such as “Race for the Cure”, reminders to do monthly breast self-exams in the back of women’s magazines, and greater media coverage on the subject make it virtually impossible for women to ignore breast health. However, this is what some women are doing. They are ignoring their breast [...]

Creating a “quality” menopause transition requires following certain guidelines to minimize its effects on women’s health. You probably know that this condition wrecks havoc on female anatomy creating chemical imbalances and overall discomfort for a period of time (both short and long). Bouts of anxiety, physical symptoms such as hot flashes and vibrations ripping through [...]

By Sathya Mohan You might be thinking what is the connection between diabetes and the menopause? Well, for ladies reaching that certain age, it can be very traumatic. Menopause is not necessarily a negative experience. It is sometimes called a “change of life” as there are a lot of changes going on in a woman’s [...]

Periods, or menstrual cycles, typically start to change long before menstruation finally stops. Irregular menstrual cycles are a cause of concern for a lot of women. The changes in menstrual cycles vary. Some women have their menses occurring like clockwork their entire lives, while others discover that they can no longer predict their period date. [...]