Chiavaye Giveaway Extended Until End of September
In honor of Menopause Month, the Chiavaye personal moisturizer giveaway is extended until the end of September. Scroll down for details - it's easy to enter. Just answer the following question in the comments section of this blog. Winner will be chosen at random....
Sex, Menopause, Endometriosis and More!
This week, we are blessed to present this guest post and fabulous giveaway from Kaylyn Easton, Chief Lube Officer and Founder of Chiavare personal moistuizer.
Hot Flash Relief with a Laugh
Halo Summerlin shares a natural juice remedy for hot flashes in this humorous video. Let us know if you try it and how it works for you! Enjoy!
Estrogen Matters
At long last, someone has collected the body of studies that explore estrogen and its role in areas such as heart disease, breast cancer, brain function, and bone health. Avrum Bluming, MD and Carol Tavris, PHD share their research, knowledge, and stories from patients in this groundbreaking book: Estrogen Matters.
Write On and Jump Start Your Creativity
That said, I wanted to let all of you goddesses know that our writing coach, author Mary Sojourner, is teaching a weekend workshop near beautiful Lake Tahoe the first weekend in October. If you’ve ever wanted to write or want to kickstart your creativity, you should join us for this nurturing, delicious offering.
Book Club for Menopause Goddesses
Today’s post highlights two wonderful books that should live on every Menopause Goddess’s bookshelf. From Dinner Date to Soulmate by Cynthia Spillman and Come Back Strong: Balanced Wellness After Surgical Menopause by Lori Ann King.
Menopause Bloating and How to Reduce It
Diana Wills guest post addresses menopause bloating and some easy fixes that are good practices for all of us.
Help for the Menopause Journey
I’ve had the opportunity to (read pleasure of) trying two new products recently that offer significant natural help for the menopause journey: the Koldtec cooling towel and Chiavare oil personal moisturizer.
Taking A Break from Menopause
While we can’t always “take a break” from the Pause, we can make sure we treat ourselves to some nurturing time, some time just for ourselves. So here’s our prescription for the summer busyness: Give yourself a break - from Menopause and stress. Enjoy some girlfriend time.
Finally! A Non-invasive Home Treatment for Stress Incontinence
Apex M device by In Control Medical was not only effective for incontinence generally, it could reduce or stop stress incontinence. It involves no surgery, drugs, or invasive treatment; just naturally helps strengthen the weak pelvic floor muscles.
Can’t Sleep? There’s an App (and a Solution) for That.
Enjoy this guest post as Angeline Loup shares her experience with Moona, a high tech solution to the sleep problems that plague menopause goddesses everywhere. Cooling Down for a Good Night’s Sleep by Angeline Loup I am 5 years from menopause, and honestly, this has...
How to Cope with Mood Swings during Menopause
Mood swings can be some of the most disconcerting aspects of perimenopause and menopause for us and for our loved ones. Thankfully, Harper Reid shares some helpful ideas for ameliorating emotional lability.
New Cool Clothing for Menopause Goddesses
What if I told you that there is now wicking loungewear - that is, comfortable clothing that you can wear around the house and later go to bed in? Cucumber Clothing is the answer.
Overcoming Sexual Pain in Menopause
The pain, both physical, emotional and mental, was agonizing, made it impossible to enjoy sexual intimacy with my future husband and impacted my quality of life for four long years.
If Not Now, When? Becoming Our Best Self in Second Adulthood
We may need time-out-of-time and guidance to discover who we will become in this Second Act. If you are contemplating your own Second Adulthood, don’t miss the chance to attend the Re-Imagined Self 2018.
Menopause Goddesses: Research Participation Requested
What is sexual empowerment? Contribute to scientific research by answering this survey about what sexual empowerment is to you and how you’ve experienced it in your life.
The Sleep Solution
Sleep whose lack seems to affect so many Menopause Goddesses just might be cultivated in a natural way. Guest post by Joanne Lee Cornish.
Helen Mirren Made Me Do It - Again
I was lucky enough to be part of Tania’s retreat for midlife women: The Re-Imagined Self last year. It was profound, it was audacious, it was life-changing.
Threat to Bioidentical Hormones for Women’s Health
Millions of women rely on hormone replacement therapy to manage the symptoms of menopause. Unfortunately, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to eliminate women’s access to alternative medications that are often safer and more effective than the conventional treatments.
Come Back Strong
Surgical menopause is different than natural menopause in that it is often more abrupt, more intense, and depending on the age when it occurs, lasts longer.
The science of soy: A natural solution for menopause relief
Femarelle® is derived from soy, but it contains NO soy isoflavones, so women can feel confident taking it as a natural alternative to hormone therapy (HT).
How to Use the Paleo Diet Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type
Your personality affects your life choices. It can show you how you approach food: are you an emotional eater or are you too strict on your dietary choices?
The Alchemy of Menopause
Enjoy this guest post by Menopause Goddess, Cathy Skipper. And check out her workbook for growing and thriving through this life transition.
Menopause: The Natural History of a Life-Changing Transition
Why does menopause happen? Enjoy this fascinating look at evolutionary biology. Alas, it won't change the facts and foibles of the Big M, but it may shed a little light on the why. Menopause: The Natural History of a Life-Changing Transition An evolutionary...
Cool Opportunity to Help Yourself Get a Good Night’s Sleep
If you’re suffering from perimenopausal/menopausal night sweats, now is your chance to get a FREE BedJet (a $500 value!) by participating in consumer study.
Create a Ta Da List instead of a To Do List
Create a Ta Da List instead of a To Do List. Before embarking on a future view for 2018, take some time to review and jot down what you experienced in 2017.
Christmas Destressing for Menopause Goddesses
Menopause and Christmas can combine to produce exponential amounts of stress. Here are a few ideas for more ease and less pressure this holiday season.
Stay Cool This Holiday Season With Wicking Sleepwear: Cool-Jams Contest
The wonderful folks at Cool-Jams are sponsoring a wicking sleepwear contest for Menopause Goddess Blog readers.
Sleep Apnea in Menopausal Women
Please read this important and informative guest post on sleep apnea in women. Many symptoms of sleep apnea mimic those of menopause.
Book Review: Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis
I'm guessing that many of you have already downloaded a free copy of Juju Hook's fabulous midlife book: Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis. If you have not yet done this, go right now and get it - you pay only shipping and handling: click here for free copy....
THE LIES OF MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN BRAND
Juju Hook’s new book: Hot Flashes, Carpools, and Dirty Martinis, a no-holds-barred look at the Pause is free for our readers!
Hormone Linked to Menopausal Weight Gain
Finally, we have some promising research into the why of (and hopefully soon, the remedy for) menopausal weight gain. And it doesn’t have to do with calories or lack of exercise
Finally! Natural Relief for Insomnia
We recently had the chance to try a new, natural product - Sleep Spray. The folks at Verified CBD Oil sent a sample and one of our satellite goddesses grabbed at the chance to test it. She flat out loved it! Slept through the night the first use!
Stay Cool Without Calling Attention to Yourself
The BlowMeCool fan - I turned it on, holding it in my hand. It was barely noticeable visually, it was QUIET, and blissfully blew loads of cool air right onto my beet red face.
Must See Film “Love, Sweat, and Tears” Released on DVD
At last, Dr. Pamela Dee Gaudry’s film, Love, Sweat, and Tears is going to be available on DVD (release date is Aug. 22 but you can preorder now. All women should see this.
Tackle Hormonal Mood Swings
Mood swings can occur with menopause. If you feel like your hormones are holding you hostage, some relatively simple lifestyle changes may help.
Can the Aging Process Be Stopped? Maybe…
Anti-aging and anti disease remedies may soon be on the horizon. Longevity is not the only concern (or even the main one) but living healthier as we age is a focus. Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, Type 2 diabetes and cancer are being targeted as well harnessing the body’s immunity and self repair functions.
Writing Menopause - You Must Read This Book!
Each piece was so tender and truthful that I had to stop after reading it to muse on my own feelings, my own journey. I actually think ALL women would love this book, not just those of us who are approaching, well in, or past menopause.
5 Ideal Workouts for Women Over 50
Even if you don’t exercise regularly now, it is important to know that there is still plenty of time for you to initiate your workout program. Without further ado, here are 5 ideal workouts for women over 50.
The Connection Between Blood Sugar And Menopause
Katrina Jane Rice shares another pertinent guest post with us - this time, she is addressing blood sugar issues that can show up during and after the Pause.
Get a Perfect Temperature for Sleeping
Spouse sleeps at a different temperature? Enter BedJet. This truly amazing innovation lets one of us sleep cool and the other warm. Or vice versa
Breathable Bedding for a Toss-Free Night!
We Got Older and My Girlfriends and I Complained about Night Sweats. So What Did I Do? I Launched a Line of Breathable Bedding for a Toss-Free Night!
An Obstetrician’s Transition to Menopause and Survivorship Medicine Part II
Part II of Dr. Pam Gaudry’s journey to menopause healer and more about her breakout film “Love, Sweat, and Tears”
An Obstetrician’s Transition to Menopause and Survivorship Medicine
When I asked Dr. Pam Gaudry to share her personal story of how she came to create the film for menopausal women “Love, Sweat, and Tears”, I got way more than I bargained for. Her story brought me to tears at times.
How To Fight Menopause Belly
One of the problems many middle age women face is belly fat and it is difficult to get rid of, even with strict diets and exercises.
Helen Mirren made me do it: Visioning a Second Act
Tania will be leading a visioning retreat for women October, 2017 in Molokai, Hawai`i. I’ll be participating as well - this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity. Details and link at the end of the post. Enjoy!
Hysterectomy for Endometrial Hyperplasia? - Not so Fast!
I am grateful to Dr. Roger Reichert for sharing this important information with us. My mother had a hysterectomy in her 30's for endometrial hyperplasia. Like my mother, I had heavy bleeding and endometrial thickening - two gynecologists told me I needed a...
Menopause Wellness Summit
For those approaching or deep into perimenopause and menopause, a wealth of information will be offered at the Menopause Wellness Summit.
All You Want and Need to Know about Menopause
I recently did a podcast for The G Spot, Genneve’s women’s health blog where I talked about all things Menopause.
Retire Meant: A Few More Thoughts
We baby boomers are creating our own definitions of retirement and making it up as we go.
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