1. Changes in Menstrual Cycle Since the menstrual cycle is regulated chiefly by hormones, changes in hormone levels usually manifest first as irregular periods. This includes anything that differs from a woman’s normal cycle, such as: Shorter or longer cycles Heavier bleeding Spotting (…)
Staying Active Regular exercise is integral to a healthy body and mind. There are so many activities to choose from, such as: Dancing. Getting your groove on is a highly-adaptable activity with the added bonus of music, which can uplift mood and take (…)
How Exercise Helps Exercise has been shown to help relieve many symptoms of menopause and aging, including: Sleep problems Mood swings Weight gain Depression Osteoporosis Aerobic exercise has many known benefits – burning calories, making the heart stronger, and reducing cholesterol, to name (…)
Life isn’t always easy on everyone. We all have rough times, but you always have to see the good side of every difficult situation. Don’t let a bad day get you down. There’s no room for negativity here, ladies! You have to be (…)
When Does Perimenopause Happen? In the U.S., the average age at which women complete the menopause transition is 51 years old. This is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, though, especially given the highly variable length of perimenopause. Most women enter perimenopause in (…)
Michelle, a member of the Macafem team, brings us testimonials from women who shared their experiences with taking Macafem during perimenopause and postmenopause. The first testimonial comes from Sharon, a 48-year-old woman in perimenopause. She shared that Macafem has helped her transition through (…)
Sometimes, our lives get so busy that we can hardly find some time to ourselves. As we grow older, our responsibilities grow, too, and we may find that some parts of life become a routine, and that’s not bad at all, but wouldn’t (…)
As women, we should know we can approach anything we want to. And age shouldn’t be an impediment. It’s never too late to take that painting class you always wanted to or even start your own business. Make the passion you have in (…)
Leave all your fears behind, ladies. Sometimes we feel insecure and we hesitate about taking the next step. But what is stopping us from doing the things we really want to do? The answer is simple – it’s ourselves. Let’s think for just (…)
1. It Keeps the Mind Active A book club offers new material for the brain to process with each turn of the page, which keeps the brain sharp even after reading. Additionally, lively discussions with other club members provide conversations and debates that (…)
