Leading up to and during menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can impact their cardiovascular health, including in unexpected ways. Hormones like estrogen are important for maintaining a healthy heart—but their decline during perimenopause and menopause can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s common for women to experience symptoms like heart palpitations and changes in blood pressure during …
Your fingernails can provide valuable insights into your health. Nail issues, such as breakage, abnormal shape, and discoloration, can arise from factors including nutrient deficiencies1, poor circulation, chronic diseases, and hormonal imbalances. Your nails are actually a helpful window into your body’s nutrient status, internal organ function, and even chronic conditions. In this article, we’ll explore how different fingernail issues …
Resveratrol supplements contain a powerful antioxidant that can support various aspects of health, including cardiovascular function, aging, skin, and hormonal health. In some cases, it may be a natural metabolic booster and help to manage PMS, endometriosis, and menopause symptoms You’ve probably heard of resveratrol being touted as a super antioxidant found in red wine, but what exactly is it, …
As women, transitioning into menopause is a natural stage of life that brings more than just the cessation of menstrual cycles—it can also usher in significant bodily changes, including some that can be painful enough to impact our daily lives. Menopausal joint pain is one of the most unexpected, yet debilitating symptoms that women can face. Each year, more than …
If you’re an athlete or a very active person and you’re experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle, energy, mood, and performance—especially if you eat a restrictive diet— you might be suffering from Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, also called RED-S. RED-S, formerly known as the Female Athlete Triad Syndrome, is more prevalent than many might expect. It affects athletes across …
Many women often wonder if taking supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of their birth control pills. The short answer is that while most supplements do not interfere with birth control, it’s still important to be informed about potential interactions—such as those that can occur when taking medications with birth control. Birth control pills work primarily by flooding the system …
Among women entering or in menopause, it’s common to notice an unwelcome change in the form of added body fat around the midsection. In fact, menopausal women gaining weight in their abdominal area is such a common phenomenon that it even has a nickname: “menopause belly fat” or “menopause tummy.” Meno belly, another common term for menopause belly fat, often …
Immersing your body in very cold or nearly freezing water might be uncomfortable, but it can be worth it — considering it’s a habit that’s linked to many health benefits, such as a boost in circulation and metabolism1 and a reduction in pain and inflammation. That said, for women, the benefits and considerations of cold plunging can be influenced by …
Menopause is a significant life transition, in which plummeting estrogen and progesterone levels have a significant impact on memory, mood, and cognitive function. For women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), menopause can have a notable impact on symptoms, especially if they’re experiencing stress, pressure from a demanding schedule, and significant life changes all at the same time. If you’re …