Many, many years ago I got a call from this publishing house and they asked me if I wanted to write a series of articles about menopause. I had absolutely no interest. It wasn’t really relevant to me personally at the time, and I felt like I didn’t have that much to say. I could… Continue reading Heart Health and Menopause
Painful sex after menopause is a common issue experienced by many women, affecting their quality of life and intimate relationships. The primary cause of this discomfort is the decrease in estrogen levels that occurs naturally during the transition into menopause. This hormonal shift can lead to a range of physiological changes, including vaginal dryness and… Continue reading Navigating Painful Sex After Menopause: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments.
Menopause is not often something that women talk about with each other or learn about in school. Only coming into effect last year, World Menopause Awareness Month (October) and World Menopause Day (October 18th) will help bring this period in many women’s lives into greater focus. Menopause Mandate, a collective of motivated women interested in… Continue reading Menopause Awareness: Here’s What You Should Know
As women enter their 40s, they often confront many health concerns that have the potential to significantly impact their quality of life. It’s a time when the body starts to manifest various changes, and certain health conditions can become more prevalent. Understanding these possible health challenges is absolutely critical for preserving not only physical well-being… Continue reading Common Health Issues for Women in Their 40s
Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs in women, typically between the ages of 45 and 55, marking the end of their reproductive period. Symptoms of perimenopause can begin as early as 10 years before menopause meaning women may start feeling symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause as early as 35. During this transition,… Continue reading The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Menopausal Symptoms
A passionate women’s health advocate, Melissa Ashley is the host of MenoChannel which features live online interviews with best-in-class health care professionals and experts who provide evidence-based facts about menopause and answer audience questions. Melissa recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Avrum Bluming about the role of estrogen in women’s health. Dr. Bluming… Continue reading The Role of Estrogen in Women’s Health with Dr Avrum Bluming
Drinking beet juice can help postmenopausal women lower their heart disease risk. As postmenopausal women look for ways to lower their heart disease risk, they may need look no further than the grocery store for beetroot juice, according to a recent study. Beet juice is full of nitrates. Therefore, drinking it each day can… Continue reading “Beeting” Heart Disease with beet juice
Think of the “Hollywood heart attack.” A man, clutching his chest, keeling over unexpectedly. Like the Godfather in his garden with his grandson or Mr. Big after the Peloton ride. Now, think of the “Hollywood heart attack” for women. What comes to mind? It’s hard for people to name many women who have had a… Continue reading Microvascular Disease: The Adesso Solution For The Most Common Form Of Heart Disease In Women
The menopausal transition can impact women significantly, including their cardiovascular health. Yes there’s brain fog, night sweats and hot flashes among other things to contend with, but this is also an important time to start thinking about your cardiovascular health if you haven’t already. Why? A 2020 scientific statement from the American Heart Association… Continue reading Menopause Affects the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
When we’re no longer viewed as having to attract a mate, reproduce, and raise kids, we step into our true power. Watch out. Twenty years ago, one of my mentors began referring young breast cancer survivors to me, and I was forced to start learning about menopause. Menopause affects 51 percent of the population and… Continue reading Why You Should Be Very Afraid of Menopausal Women
