Night sweats or night time “hot flashes” can be a very frustrating problem for women in menopause or peri-menopause. Typically a hot flash is an experience of intense heat with sweating and increased heartbeat. The hot flash can last for a few minutes or up to 30 minutes. Usually the sensation of heat begins on […]
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 […]
Leonarus 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 […]
One 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). […]
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 […]
If 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 […]
Menopause 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 […]
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. Poor nutrition is implicated as a contributing factor in 5 of the 10 leading causes of death […]
