Are You Suffering from Low Serotonin? Understand the Symptoms & What You Can Do About It

by Mia Lundin on February 13, 2012

Did you know that serotonin imbalance is one of the most common contributors to mood disorders? Did you also know that some experts believe that low serotonin has become a virtual epidemic in Western society? In fact, SSRIs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly called antidepressants, which are prescribed to treat mood disorders by targeting serotonin [...]

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Cigarette Smoking May Cause Early Menopause

by Mia Lundin on February 7, 2012

As if cigarette smoking is not bad enough, a report compiled by researchers at the University of Hong Kong, says that women should be aware that smoking may cause them to enter menopause earlier than non-smokers. The report was compiled based on data collected from six studies of approximately 6,000 women the U.S., Poland, Turkey, [...]

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Cranberry Juice & D-Mannose for Bladder Infections

February 7, 2012

Did you know that bladder infections, aka, UTIs (urinary tract infections) are such a common and frequent health problem for women that they account for over 6 million doctor visits per year? If you are one of those 6 million women, then you are likely all too familiar with the symptoms of bladder infections:  frequent [...]

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DHEA Study May Help Sexual Function & Menopause Symptoms

January 28, 2012

In a study published in the Journal of the International Menopause Society, Climacteric, Italian researchers claim to have found strong evidence that low doses of DHEA, a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, may be able to improve the sex lives of menopausal women and treat menopause symptoms. Dr. Anna Fenton, co-editor of Climacteric, stresses [...]

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Stressed? Try These Stress Busting Techniques!

January 18, 2012

Let’s face it. Modern, middle-aged women are stressed. Many of us juggle careers, family life, marriages, divorces, single parenthood, and personal friendships; caring for aging parents, negotiate with cantankerous teens, and the list seems to run on forever. Add in the unique challenges that come with menopause and not surprisingly, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed [...]

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Anxiety: What is it? What causes it? How Can You Feel Better?

January 1, 2012

During times of hormone imbalance women frequently complain of overwhelming anxiety , along with racing, panicky thoughts. Sometimes the anxiety is so intense it leads to full blown panic attacks, causing women to feel they are losing control or going crazy. If you are a woman coping with hormone imbalance and suffer from anxiety, rest [...]

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Depression in Women: The Causes & Solutions

December 14, 2011

During the different hormone phases of life, women often experience dips and changes in their mood. During times of PMS, just prior to the onset of their period, for example, women often complain of feeling irritable, angry, and edgy, juxtaposed with feelings of sadness, weepiness, and depression. On the other hand, when a woman is [...]

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New Biochemical Changes Found in Children With ADHD

December 6, 2011

ScienceDaily (Dec. 5, 2011) — A new study at Örebro University in Sweden shows that children with ADHD have nearly 50 percent less of a protein that is important for attention and learning. The finding may mean that there are other biochemical disturbances in the brains of individuals with ADHD than was previously believed.”This indicates [...]

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I Can’t Sleep! Natural Remedies for Insomnia

December 2, 2011

Without question, one of the more debilitating and difficult symptoms for women to manage during times of stress and hormone imbalance is insomnia. Not only does insomnia sap your quality of life, but if not addressed properly it can become chronic, putting you at risk for other serious health issues. If you are suffering with [...]

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Healthy Foods for a Healthy Brain

December 1, 2011

Did you know that your brain represents only about two percent of your entire body weight?  Yet, it uses more than twenty percent of all your energy! Your brain consumes half of the blood sugar that circulates in your bloodstream.  It uses twenty-five percent of your body’s nutrients and twenty percent of all the oxygen [...]

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