Do You Need 10,000 Steps a Day to be Healthy?
So how many steps should we realistically aim for? How many steps will confer positive health benefits? And is more really better? Thanks to a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we finally have some answers.
Menopause Rhapsody
Enjoy this hilarious, professional parody of Bohemian Rhapsody – sung especially for menopausal women. We need to laugh – because if we don’t, we will cry for a very long time.
Reclaiming Our Voices in Midlife
The minute Nancy Bos told me about hormonal voice changes during ad post-menopause, I said to myself “well duh!”. It was obvious the minute she said it, though I’d never thought or heard about it before that moment. Sure, aging may come with voice changes but all we have to do is remember the voice changes that occur during puberty to know that hormones affect the voice too.
Navigating the Change – A New Resource for Menopausal Women
I’m so excited that K E Garland has launched her new site called Navigating the Change. She is a wordsmith, so I’ll let her tell you about it in her own words. Read on below – and be sure to subscribe to her site.
Navigating the Change: A Curated Blog for Women 35 and Older
Phoebe McKinley and The Menopause Support Group
Helen Stewart is a sister menopause goddess from Down Under. She has authored a wonderful novel about menopause – and support: Phoebe McKinley and the Menopause Support Group. Helen’s characters are quirky and real. They are beset by all manner of menopausal maladies while they try to cope with life.
How to Keep Your Hair Healthy During Menopause
You’ve heard the stories about hot flashes, night sweats, and irritability (maybe you’ve even experienced them yourself), but did you know hair loss can be a symptom of menopause as well?
A Hot Flash Doesn’t Mean Hot Stuff
I was delighted to receive this humorous poem in my inbox the other day – and the author has given me permission to share it. Enjoy – I sure did!
Hot Flash, (Hot Stuff NOT)
by Elizabeth Boquet
A Gym for Your Vagina: Introducing the Kegelbell
The award-winning FDA approved Kegelbell lets you do a “Super Kegel” by adding weight resistance to the exercise. And you can use it just three times a week for five minutes. You can even use it in the shower – make it part of your routine and voila – less bladder leakage, more of your own vaginal lubrication, and a revitalized sex life.
Confessions of a Caregiver
All of us will be called upon to care for loved ones at some point. I’ve learned a lot from putting on my caregiver hat, and I’m still learning. Here’s what I know so far.
Time to Get Proactive About Our Health
Many of us have put off preventative testing and screening during the Covid 19 pandemic. And I get it! I skipped a dental cleaning and my mammogram. And my in-person physical last year. But it’s not a good idea to put screening off indefinitely. Enter Life Line Screening, mobile testing to screen for multiple conditions for one low price.
Be Fresh with VeeFresh
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, then you know that I believe we should never wash our lady parts with soap or harsh anything. And you also know that I am a huge proponent of natural products, products without harmful additives or unpronounceable ingredients.
The folks at VeeFresh let me try their new VeeGentle pH balanced vaginal wash. And I love it. And they have more!
An Unexpected Change of Heart
It’s been almost two months since I posted about decreasing our stress this Christmas. And it was peaceful for us through Christmas Day. On December 26, the stress meter pegged the needle in the red zone.
Here’s what happened and why I haven’t posted in a while:
A New Kind of Christmas – Less Stress
She felt that her holiday was actually a prescription to decrease her stress this year. We have hope. We have light. Covid 19 vaccinations started today. This is shaping up to be a very meaningful holiday. Enjoy yours as you can. Stay safe. Be well. Love one another.
Preparing for Perimenopause – Start Now!
If you are a woman 40 years of age or older, now’s the time to educate and prepare yourself. I’m not kidding about this. Many women suffer worse symptoms during perimenopause, the supposed lead-up event, than they experience at or after menopause.
I’ve often wondered how to start the conversation. Along came Heather Wright with her book What’s Happening to Me Now? Subtitle: The Facts of Life, As A Woman in your 40s (Straight Talk About Perimenopause).
Telemedicine for Menopause Part III
Enjoy Part III of my interview with Evernow CEO, Alicia Jackson. As I mentioned in the previous posts — this is the future of healthcare for menopausal women. Read on for more on this revolutionary telehealth option.
Name a New Product and Win $500
Name a New Product and Win $500. This is a terrific opportunity – both for some natural healing and some cash just in time for the holidays. A win-win for Menopause Goddesses.
Telemedicine for Menopause: Part II
As promised, here is Part II of my interview with Evernow CEO, Alicia Jackson. As I mentioned in the previous post – this is the future of healthcare for menopausal women. Read on for more on this revolutionary telehealth option.
Telemedicine for Menopause? You Bet!
I am so excited to tell you all about a new telehealth company focused on treating and supporting menopausal women. I had a chance to talk with CEO and founder, Alicia Jackson, about Evernow, what it is, how it came to be, and their vision for redefining women’s health. I’ll post our interview in three parts here on the blog. This is the future of women’s health.
Menopause Research Opportunity
Most of you know that I am passionate about research on menopause. So it is with great pleasure that I share this request for volunteers to help with the difficult symptoms of insomnia and sleep problems.
October Sale on Cool Gear Plus Masks
Koldtec makes a cooling towel and bamboo masks. During October, Koldtec is offering our readers $10 off anything in their cart – just use the code: OCTSAVE10 when you check out. For more info or to order, click here: Koldtec.
The Menopause Diet Plan: How to Eat for A Healthy Transition
Experts Hillary Wright and Elizabeth Ward have a new book out called The Menopause Diet Plan, A Natural Guide to Managing Hormones, Health, and Happiness. Not only are the authors registered dietitians, but they are menopausal women. Women sharing wisdom, with the science to back it up.
Men-It to Pause Can Save Your Sanity during Menopause
September is Menopause Awareness Month – and to celebrate, we have a special guest post from Angela Verges. She is one of my favorite menopause goddesses. I love her humor – she knows that if we don’t laugh, we might just cry for the better part of forever. Speaking of which, you will love her book: Menopause Ain’t No Joke. Details on a special offer at the end of the post. Enjoy this offering!
Cool Clothing for Menopause Goddesses: Fifty One Apparel
Our friends at Fifty One Apparel have terrific cool clothing, designed for Menopause Goddesses. Using technology developed by NASA, their clothing collections offer daywear, lounge wear, sleepwear, and more. I tried some of their clothes a while back and loved them.
Good Mood Food to Beat the Menopause Blues
Enjoy this guest post by Jackie Lynch. I have definitely found that eating well has helped immensely through the challenges of menopause. Here are some helpful hints to ease you into beating those menopause blues through diet.
Managing Stress in Menopause and More
Wow. It’s hard enough to be going through menopause in the best of times. In these uncertain times of the pandemic, our stress levels may be pegging the needle into the red zone. But we can help ourselves. Enjoy this common sense, helpful approach to reducing stress in this guest blog by Isabella Lovett.
No Fear! How to Face Midlife and Beyond
Amy Schmidt’s new book, Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond helps us to draw on inner reserves of courage as we face the changes wrought by menopause and midlife. She explains in her guest post below – enjoy!
A Menopause Story – Can You Help?
Menopause Goddess Blog receives loads of letters from women suffering various symptoms and difficulties during the menopause transition. There is truly nothing worse than the feeling of isolation, of going through it alone. Read it and please let her know she is not alone – we get through this together.
Hello Again – New Help for Menopause Symptoms
The terrific folks at Hello Again Products sent me samples of their natural remedy for perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Their vaginal suppositories contain herbal supplements with CBD (cannabinoids) and help with symptoms such as vaginal dryness, insomnia, hot flashes, mood changes, and more.
Bloomin Perimenopause and Menopause – A Free Course
Debbie Edwards shares a great opportunity for women going through perimenopause and menopause – her 4 week course is FREE in the beta version – but hurry to sign up – it starts Monday, July 27. Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/2OsEUKs
Femality Health Interview with Menopause Goddess Blog
I recently had the pleasure of talking about menopause issues with Femality Health. It’s truly gratifying to see the groundswell of menopause and natural health sites and information available to us now. Be sure and check out the interview here: Femality Health Menopause Diaries.
Oh JOY: CBD for Menopause Symptoms
CBD (cannabidiol) has been found to help with a number of menopause symptoms (and some post-menopausal ones as well.) Joy Smith and her family founded JOY Organics after Joy experienced her first relief of menopause symptoms and joint pain from CBD
Joint pain, mood swings, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and genitourinary problems are just some of the difficulties that CBD can address.
Put the Spice Back in Your Sex Life – and More
A Spice kit helps with (read is essential for) vaginal and genitourinary health. It features a kegel exerciser, lubricant, biodegradable cleansing wipe, and a lovely satin bag to keep it in. This easy to use kit not only helps re-tone and thus remoisten your vagina, it helps keep your genitourinary system healthy and strong. Nearly all women of perimenopausal, menopausal, and post menopausal age need this.
Perfect Summer Read: The Menopause Support Group
Heather Wardell’s newest novel, The Menopause Support Group is the perfect anytime read. The women in The Menopause Support Group could be our friends. They suffer from myriad symptoms – like all of us. Physical, emotional, mental. All while trying to continue to work, love, and live.
Demystifying Medicare
it was with great joy that I opened an email from Healthline Media containing links to articles about demystifying Medicare. I get to share the info they painstakingly compiled with you (and me, woo hoo.) I feel better already!
From Invisible to Invincible: Must-have Menopause Resource
Jennifer Harrington has written what I consider to be the MOST helpful, needed resource for perimenopausal and menopausal women. The title says it all: From Invisible to Invincible. The subtitle is accurate: The Natural Menopause Revolution.
Menopause the Musical Online – You Have to See This!
So I am thrilled to announce that it is available to stream online for a limited time – and Menopause Goddess Blog has partnered with GFour Productions to get this perennial favorite to you.
Stress Baking – It’s A Thing
It seems that baking is a form of mindfulness meditation and can decrease anxiety by requiring us to be fully present. Psychologists have studied the phenomenon and found that blood flow is shunted away from the amygdala (our anxiety and emotion center) to our prefrontal cortex. Our fear is lessened and we are calmer.
You Can Help – Covid 19 Tracking App
Recently, the Nurse’s Health Study contacted us participants and asked us to use a new symptom tracking app to help understand where Covid 19 is lurking. They also encouraged us to share it with family and friends for download. You do not have to be a health professional. The more people that use the app, the more we know about the virus and its prevalence.
Life and Menopause in the Time of Covid 19
In late February, I watched the news and knew we were in for a major hit. Every healthcare professional I know has anticipated and dreaded the coming of the next global pandemic. Knowing didn’t make it any easier to cope.
Anxiety Squared: Coronavirus Fears and Menopause
Anxiety is one of the emotional changes that afflicts women in menopause and perimenopause. (Been there, done that.) Even if you have never been anxious in the past, free-floating anxiety can have you worrying about anything and everything. Add in the legitimate crisis of the coronavirus pandemic and we can peg the needle in the red zone of the nervousness meter.
Social Distancing Doesn’t Have to Mean Emotional Distancing
I’m serious. We can use this time to be more connected, not less. I’ve been overwhelmed by the caring and responsiveness of menopause goddesses and friends everywhere.
A Love Note to Luvena – Help for Dryness
Dryness afflicts menopause goddesses everywhere – now there’s a new help. I got to try some Luvena products and loved them. I asked Anna Marie Houston to share her personal story with Luvena – it’s poignant, smart, and funny. Enjoy!
Dry As A Desert – Menopause Skin
Menopause dries out our skin and accelerates aging. We lose collagen and moisture resulting in Estrogen Deficient Skin. Short of taking HRT, what are we to do? Emepelle answers that question with their natural serum and NIght Cream.
Menopause Goddess Blog Has A New (Old) Look
Our stellar webmaster, Bill, has migrated our contact to a new home (new Wordpress theme) as the old one was getting tired and no longer supported. (We know how it feels…) Stay tuned for lots more about Aging Gracefully and our Second Adulthood.
Less Holiday Stress for Menopause Goddesses
Happy solstice – the sun has begun its return and we are celebrating! Perhaps you are ready for Christmas but if you are still rushing around, here are a few tips to help you counteract the stress.
The Benefits of Group Fitness Classes for Women Over 50
No matter how old you are, physical fitness is very important — and even more so as you get older. Women over the age of 50, in particular, stand to gain so much more from physical activity than just weight loss.
New Menopause Products – No Prescription Needed
The folks from Kindra have developed a new line of over-the-counter solutions for menopause symptoms. P&G Ventures and venture engine M13 announced today the launch of Kindra, a new direct-to-consumer brand providing proven, estrogen-free solutions, supportive community and personalized resources for managing menopause and relieving symptoms.
Your Questions About Menopause and Sexual Health Answered
Aloha goddesses! If you missed the Healthline Facebook live event yesterday with Dr. Jessica Shepherd and me, don’t despair – the video is on Healthline’s FB page – here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/healthline/videos/2131522600483421/
Join Healthline and me on Facebook live Friday Oct 18!
Join me and Dr. Jessica Shepherd for a Healthline FB live event tomorrow at 1 pm Pacific time ( 3 pm Eastern). We’ll share information about menopause and answer your questions in real time. Can’t wait to connect with you all!
Perimenopause: Everything You Wanted to Know About It and Were Afraid to Ask
Menopause is sudden, right?
Wrong.
Menopause is preceded by a different phase – a phase that bridges the gap between regular ovulation and eventual menopause. It’s called perimenopause.
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