The Secret Pleasures of Menopause

October 7, 2008 by Dr. Nicole Sundene  
Filed under Book Club, Kitchen Sink, Menopause

Oprah’s favorite OB/Gyn is at it again! Dr. Christiane Northrup’s latest book on menopause will be available on October 15th. I was excited to receive an early copy of the book, and think that its only flaw really is that it is directed JUST towards menopausal women.

Dr. Northrup’s self help tips are truly beneficial to women of all age groups, so why wait until menopause to find out these secrets?

Honestly, I wish I would have read this book ten years ago. “The Secret Pleasures of Menopause” is rich with advice that helps women embrace their femininity from a mind/body/spirit perspective.

The Herb for Fried and Frazzled Mothers

June 18, 2008 by Dr. Nicole Sundene  
Filed under Anxiety, Menopause, PMS

motherwort.jpgLeonarus Cardiaca or “Motherwort” is one of my favorite gentle herbs to calm frazzled mothers.

There is no coincidence in my mind that “motherwort” rhymes with “worrywart”.

This herb may as well have been hand-designed for worried stressed mothers.

If your heart skips a beat every time you hear one of your children scream loudly “MOM!!!!!” then you may just want to read on.

How I Gave Myself a Hot Flash

hotflash.jpgOne day I was hanging out with a girlfriend drinking coffee before we headed to our favorite Thai Food restaurant.

I ordered a glass of red wine (you know because the polyphenols are going to prevent me from having a heart attack someday), and my favorite curry seafood basket (because curry is a fabulous superfood).

Halfway through dinner, I suddenly broke out in a TERRIBLE sweat.

I was unbearably hot!!!

Almost as hot as my friend when he accidentally mistook the entire chunk of green wasabi for a piece of sushi! Being a big fan of Chinese Medicine I immediately began to analyze the energetic properties of the foods that I had just consumed. Everything was heating. Coffee, red wine, curry…

Rosemary for Remembrance

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Rosemary is a great herb for memory.

Rosemary is often added to recipes dedicated to those that did not survive breast cancer for “remembrance”.

William Shakespeare even wrote in the play Hamlet, “There is rosemary, and that is for remembrance”.

Not too long ago we had some random spring snow here in Seattle, and whenever the sun is not shining (almost all the time) I am drawn to the garden for some sort of UV-free inspiration.

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Rosemary Salmon Recipe

img_7478.jpgIf I can make this recipe, then ANYONE can make this recipe. Combining the simple whole foods ingredients of salmon with rosemary is not only great for the cardiovascular system, but memory and concentration as well.

The omega-3 oils combine nicely with the anti-oxidant and circulatory properties of the rosemary to give your brain a much needed mental boost! This is brain food at it’s finest people! Try eating this salmon for lunch to have a productive afternoon. This is the perfect recipe for someone with ADHD.

Dr. Nicole’s Rosemary Remembrance Salmon

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The Naturopathic Approach to Menopause

February 21, 2008 by Kitchen Table Medicine  
Filed under Kitchen Sink, Menopause

PhotobucketMenopause is defined as the cessation of menses (periods) which is caused by the body’s decreased production of sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone). Most women will experience the beginning of menopause between ages 50 and 55, although some women may note changes earlier. Surgical menopause is caused by removal of the ovaries and uterus. There are three phases of menopause, 1) the climacteric phase in which the periods become irregular; 2) actual menopause which is the last menstrual cycle, diagnosed only in retrospect and 3) post-menopause which begins one year after the cessation of the menses. In this last phase, there may be signs of declining estrogen.

Nutrition Care During Menopause

January 16, 2008 by Kitchen Table Medicine  
Filed under Menopause

Nutrition is a very important component in treating symptoms of menopause. A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans (especially soy), nuts and healthy oils, and limited in animal fat and refined sugar can be extremely beneficial.

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