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Insomnia is one of the most commonly reported sleep problems in Midlife Women… What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. It is defined as an inability to go to sleep, waking up too early, or feeling unrested after sleep for at least three nights a week for at least three months. Most …
Tea has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. It is known for its healing ability and is popular for this reason in many cultures of the world. The first pain relief tea based concoction or solution was made from willow bark many years ago. Nowadays, tea is commonly used to treat …
Menopause can go one of two ways. It can be a miserable experience characterized by aggravating menopause symptoms. Or, it can be a pain-free transition that’s barely noticeable. In fact, choosing the right menopause supplement can make all the difference.,. 10 Natural Supplements for Menopause Symptoms… BLACK COHOSH The natural complexes called phytoestrogens …
Drowning in stress and tension is real – trust me I have experienced it first hand! Nothing was going good for me – my ideas were being rejected at work, the management threatened to fire me if targets weren’t met, and I was constantly arguing with my husband over trivial stuff. Thank god that I …
Book Review: Period. The End: Wit, Wisdom and Practical Guidance for Women in Menopause–and Beyond Author: Linda Condrillo Price: $9.95 No matter where you are in your menopause journey, this book provides insight, information, and advice on how to stay healthy and embrace this next phase in your life. Period. The End: Wit, Wisdom and Practical …
Red wine is general good for you, but it is important to know the specifics of these benefits because you can then employ them to serve your body better. Over 600 million gallons of red wine is consumed in US and the numbers keep growing. The presence of flavonoids called Resveratrol in red wine is …
There are many misconceptions regarding exercise that exist till today. Here are some of the most common exercise myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research. Exercise Myth 1. Low intensity workout burns more fat In general, low intensity exercise has its place — it’s less stressful on joints. However, one …
Everyone has memory lapses. We blank on our long-time neighbors name, or we forget the cake in the oven until the smoke detector goes off. But being forgetful in midlife is particularly common: Studies show that one-half to two-thirds of people 50 and older notice memory changes. There are as many reasons for this as …