Replenish the Water Lost Staying well hydrated is one of the best strategies against hot flashes. Both summer temperatures and hot flashes make the body sweat more. If that water lost through sweat is not promptly replenished, it can lead to dehydration, which (…)
Start Tracking Your Periods Before you jump to making any lifestyle changes to boost fertility, the first habit to develop is tracking your periods. Since women are only fertile on ovulation and a few days that precede it, understanding your menstrual patterns will (…)
Why do I Have Difficulty Concentrating during Menopause? Experiencing difficulty concentrating and brain fog may hit women when they least expect it, including when trying to focus on a daily task, meeting deadlines at work, or remembering an important event. While understandably debilitating, (…)
So, Why Do I Feel Anxious during Menopause? Let’s start by making a distinction between feelings of anxiousness and anxiety disorder because not all menopausal women experiencing anxiety will be diagnosed with an actual disorder. Feeling anxious is a normal part of every (…)
1. What are the Symptoms of PMS? PMS causes a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms, including menstrual cramps, digestive problems, breast tenderness, mood swings, irritability, and joint pain. Some women also experience social withdrawal, appetite changes, and trouble sleeping, among others. (…)
Quiet your Mind before Snoozing Off During the day, we accumulate stress and others stimuli, which our brains sort out at night. Accordingly, when going to bed with a head full of to-do lists and conflicting emotions, your sleep is likely to be (…)
Digging Deep to Find Out Why The underlying cause of cold hands and feet in middle-aged women is mainly attributed to three causes. During perimenopause, drastic hormonal fluctuations ensue as women’s ovarian reserve is reaching complete depletion. In general, estrogen contributes to the (…)
Change your eating habits When it comes to dieting, all middle-aged women have heard about the typical advice: smaller portion sizes, proper hydration, and a balanced plate. However, a little-known secret that could help take your dieting for weight loss during menopause to (…)
Why Does PMS Lead to Bloating? The drastic hormonal fluctuations that take place in the days leading up to menstruation can cause women to experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, including bloating. These variations can cause the body to retain water, leading to weight (…)
Up your fiber intake In general, fiber is what normalizes bowel movements for optimal gastrointestinal functioning. It also lowers the risk of hemorrhoids and high cholesterol, controls blood sugar levels, and aids in achieving a healthy weight. Find soluble and insoluble fiber in (…)
