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Riding the Rollercoaster: Understanding and Coping with Mood Swings

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Mood swings are a common occurrence in daily life, but for some individuals, they can have a significant impact on their overall well-being. Mood swings refer to rapid and intense changes in mood that can range from extreme happiness to deep sadness or irritability. These fluctuations can disrupt daily activities, strain relationships, and affect one’s […]

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Breaking the Night Sweats Cycle: Tips to Help You Sleep Better

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Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep that can soak through clothing and bedding. It is a common problem that affects many people and can significantly impact sleep quality. When night sweats occur, they can disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue, irritability, and decreased overall well-being. Identifying the underlying cause of night sweats is crucial

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Who Decides what is Normal when it Comes to Hormones?

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As Sophia on ‘The Golden Girls’ would preface her famous stories, picture it, you are at your PCP office for your yearly physical. Your doctor asks you how you are doing. Instead of saying the inevitable, “fine,” you decide to disclose the truth. You feel awful, and something seems off. You have found yourself snapping

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Our Hormones and Immune System

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As we grow older, our immune system does not work as diligently as it did when we were younger. There have been numerous studies on sex hormones and immune system function. Many factors affect how the immune system functions. Females are more likely to become victims of autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s Disease, Lupus,

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Be Proactive!

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The average age for menopause in the United States is 51, according to the Mayo Clinic. But menopause can happen to women throughout their 40’s and 50’s, too. However, it is possible for perimenopause to start in the late 30s (early or premature menopause) and early 40’s. The symptoms of menopause vary from woman to

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The Importance of Estrogen

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Estrogen is an essential hormone that maintains the foundation for female vitality and well-being. Estrogen is critical in proper brain function, bone density, and reproduction. Estrogen is also responsible for the stability of many things like heart, brain, bones and metabolism. Too much or not enough estrogen can result in metabolic imbalances and other

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Hormone Therapy?

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Hormone Therapy Hormone replacement might make you think of over-sized athletes and sweaty team jerseys. The stigma of hormone therapy or rather, hormone abuse, tends to often circle back to testosterone. Much of what we hear about in the media are the highly exaggerated extreme cases; we all know this, but we still listen

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BHRT for women-The Basics

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One thing is inevitable, we are all aging. We all age at the exact same pace, and there is no stopping it. As a woman continues to age, she will likely start having symptoms of hormonal imbalances indicative of menopause. Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are the reproductive hormones that when imbalanced can cause a plethora

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4 Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

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Health Benefits of Pet Ownership If you have a furry family member – or one with scales or feathers – then you might already suspect that your four-legged charge offers a bevy of emotional benefits. Research backs up your hunch. In fact, there are a wide number of benefits to keeping a family pet

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Drink to Your Health: Better Beverage Alternatives to Soda

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Beverage Alternatives to Soda Sunny days might make you reach for a frosty soda, but before you grab another soft drink from the cooler, think about the nutritional impact of your favorite sugary beverage. Sodas are packed with sugar, and while your body needs some amount of sugar for energy, a single can of

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