Average Age of Menopause In the U.S., the average age at which a woman experiences menopause is 51. This is considered the day exactly one year from her last menstrual period. Before menopause happens, women experience a transitional stage known as perimenopause, which (…)
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1. Hot Flashes Hot flashes are short-lived episodes of heat, sweating, and flushing that typically affect the face, neck, and upper body as the blood vessels expand. They can even lead to a rapid heartbeat and dizziness. This symptom is thought to affect (…)
How Hormonal Changes Affect Weight During perimenopause, the body’s levels of estrogen and other sex hormones fluctuate and decline as menstruation gradually draws to a close. Estrogen and testosterone are in part responsible for how fat is distributed throughout the body, so when (…)
These three brave women sent in video testimonials to talk about their menopause experience and their results with Macafem, our all-natural herbal supplement. Inge experienced a plethora of menopause symptoms, including memory lapses, joint pain, mood swings, and weight fluctuation. “I am so (…)
Macafem Vitamins Macafem is an abundant source for the following vitamins: B1 (thiamine). This vitamin is present in all cells of the body, and is particularly important for neurological function. Severe thiamine deficiency can be lethal, but is nowadays extremely rare in industrialized (…)
1. Get Extra Vitamin C First and foremost, plan ahead and increase your daily vitamin C intake a week before the trip. The human body cannot make vitamin C by itself, so it relies upon you eating foods that have high levels of (…)
1. Check pollen count Checking the newspaper for the pollen count forecast may be a habit for long-time allergy sufferers, but for the new ones it may be the most impactful habit to implement. Fortunately, technology is your friend here: many weather apps (…)
September is National Menopause Awareness Month. Great strides over the past decade or so have been made to lift the taboo that has hindered open discussion about menopause and its symptoms for many years. Take a few minutes this month to learn some (…)
Watch Out for Triggers When hormone levels are out of balance, some things can set off a hot flash episode. Each woman might have different triggers, but common ones include spicy foods, excessive caffeine intake, too many alcoholic drinks, high stress, and smoking. (…)
