by Brenda Watson | Oct 29, 2017 | Front Page, Menopause, Seniors, Supplements
Last week I discussed hormone health in women under 50, and this week I’m addressing hormone health in women over 50. Today, I’ll primarily talk about hormone changes during menopause and what you can do to keep your hormones balanced so you don’t have to suffer as...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 23, 2015 | Environmental Toxins, Menopause, Sugar, Teens
The average age of a girl’s first menstruation has been decreasing in recent years. While there are a number of potentiation causes, consumption of the contributing of sugary drinks is the topic of a recent study published in the journal Human Reproduction....
by Brenda Watson | Feb 14, 2014 | Adults, Environmental Toxins, General, Menopause
Women exposed to low levels of lead are more likely to enter menopause early, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The study involved 401 women from Boston and the surrounding area. Those women with the highest level...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 16, 2013 | General
After menopause bone density begins to decrease at a more rapid rate than before menopause. Decreased bone density puts women at risk of developing hip fractures as their bones become more fragile and lose their ability to withstand falls or minor accidents. Reducing...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 13, 2012 | General
After menopause, the hormone estrogen decreases, leading to bone loss. This results in a large number of post-menopausal women who end up with osteoporosis, a condition that involves a deterioration of bone. Maintaining bone mineral density (the denser the...
