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Mood Swings and Perimenopause

Mood swings in women have mostly been attributed to PMS. Sometimes we will hear comments like, “She must be PMSing.” Although mood swings can be a result of PMS there is a time in a woman’s life when it’s actually related to perimenopause. As women approach age 40 they may begin to experience intense mood swings not realizing they are due to perimenopause. Our family has been going through a difficult time with a failing marriage. When we got together for Easter we were without one particular family member and were discussing the marriage problems. It was brought up how … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Weight Under Control During Menopause

Hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and middle age spread. You cannot fight city hall they say, but ah, wait a minute. Yes, you can. If you are totally aware and conscious of all of these things that are taking place in your body you can fight back against it. It is not easy by any means, but by making a concentrated effort you will succeed in your quest. Menopause is that time in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle ceases and with it so does her childbearing capabilities. Some are relieved by this, especially those that have had … Continue reading →

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Risks and Precautions

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Considering hormone replacement therapy? Here are some things to think about. The FDA recommends that certain women do not use hormone replacement therapy: Women who might be pregnant Women with a personal history of breast or ovarian cancer Women with a personal history of certain forms of endometrial cancer Women with a personal history of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, or stroke Women who have active liver disease. (Though women with liver disease may be able to use hormone replacement therapy in patch form.) If you fall into those categories, talk to your doctors about alternative, non-hormonal treatments … Continue reading →

Dove Casting Call and Free Samples

Are you over 40? If so, Dove may be looking for you as a Pro•age model. No, you don’t have to be exceptionally beautiful. They’re looking for women that reflect their customer base – real women. The entry needs to have an essay attached – the essay is 90% of the judging. 200 words or less on “What Beauty after Forty Means”, with a specific emphasis on “What special strengths and qualities do Pro•age women have in common?” Three winners will receive a trip to New York for a photo shoot, and their pictures will appear in Dove advertising. I … Continue reading →

Marriage Tips – The Mid-Life Crisis Myth

Is it possible that the mid-life crisis is a myth? There are plenty of pop-culture references to the mid-life crisis that may drive a man out of his marriage and into choices such as an affair with a much younger woman, dressing younger, behaving irresponsibly and of course, driving the sports car. However, the MacArthur Foundation completed a ten-year study that indicates the mid-life crisis may be a myth because living longer has given us more longevity in the varying stages of our lives and mid-life is one of the best places in life to be. Their study concluded that: … Continue reading →