Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond
I have to admit, when I see women who seem to have by-passed the normal menopausal weight gain I wonder how they got so lucky. What is it in their genetic make-up that skips the estrogen storage in fat cells, and why didn’t my ancestors mate with that lineage? Ah well. One of the reasons women tend to gain weight,… Read More
As to bioidentical hormones vs. synthetic hormones for menopausal symptom relief, well, the information changes almost daily. I recently watched a documentary called HotFlash Havoc. The film makers claim they were not affiliated with any pharmaceutical companies, but I haven’t had time to check on that yet.  The message within HotFlash Havoc is that the Women’s Health Initiative Study started with good… Read More
One wheel of the lawnmower barely touches the ground, leaving the other three to passive-aggressively complain by not turning evenly. I might also mention this particular lawnmower only starts if it feels the outdoor temperature suits its purpose. Oh yeah. We also have to Velcro the throttle down so it will keep going, and other switches stopped working and have… Read More
Have you ever gone to a wedding and had a feeling that the couple was doomed to a short-lived romance? I have. And while I won’t give dates or names, more often than not my premonitions came true. Happily, I have also been to weddings where the couple was so obviously in love that time was only going to enhance,… Read More
I’ll share a quick story about a woman who is thirty years old. She recently told me she has yet to have a good experience with a doctor in her adult life. Like me, she has had a long history of irregular periods. I’ve suggested she have a hormone panel taken to see if there is any obvious cause. She… Read More
Congratulations to Liz for winning June’s silk scarf of the month. Â With intriguing shades of purple, blue, and white, she is sure to add a pop of color to many outfits. If you haven’t signed up for my website yet, and would like a chance to win July’s scarf, now is your chance! Â This month’s scarf, an 8 x 72… Read More
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