What should I know about menopause? Everything! Are you prepared for perimenopause, the hormone fluctuations of midlife? Do you know what changes your body and mind will go through when estrogen levels decrease? If you know what to expect from this natural phase of life—about the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes of midlife—it will make […]
Let’s get together virtually! Boost your immune system by eating lots of colourful vegetables and fruits, drinking lots of water, exercising daily, and being positive. We are all in this together! If you need something – ASK If you can give something – OFFER If you’re hurting – REACH OUT If you’re abundant – SHARE […]
Let’s get together virtually! Boost your immune system by eating lots of colourful vegetables and fruits, drinking lots of water, exercising daily, and being positive. We are all in this together! If you need something – ASK If you can give something – OFFER If you’re hurting – REACH OUT If you’re abundant – SHARE […]
This month: A Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging: 7 Proven Ways to Keep You Vibrant, Happy & Strong by Dr. Vivien Brown Due to COVID-19, this month's Book Club is ONLINE . Learn more and register here. Here’s what the reviewer for the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) said about the book: A Woman’s Guide […]
What you don’t know about vaginal and urinary health can hurt you! You and your intimate relationships too! Almost 40% of women suffer from vaginal dryness, incontinence, discomfort during sex (and more), but only 4% receive treatment (easily and cheaply available, BTW)! Do you know why? Because we don’t talk about this! Why do we […]
The heat is on! Are hot flashes bothering you? Night sweats waking you up at night? Get some tips to minimize hot flashes in hot weather and improve your menopause summer experience! You may find your hot flashes have worsened since the temperature has gone up. In menopause, slight increases in body temperature can trigger […]
Do you have a plan for what you'll need for a joyful retirement? Join this workshop and learn how your savings line up with your lifestyle goals. Let's talk about women's wealth with my guest speaker Marylou Heenan. Joyful Retirement Introduction – for you! Did you know there is a magic number Canadians think they'll […]
For our June meeting our book is Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis, by Ada Calhoun, available from the Toronto Public Library and Indigo . Why We Can't Sleep The Gen Xers, those born between 1965 and 1979, are currently between 40 - 54 years old; there are 82 million of them in the U.S. Some of the […]
Hormone therapy (HT) is the most effective treatment for hot flashes, night sweats and other menopause challenges, and has been shown to prevent bone loss and fracture. SO WHY ARE SO FEW WOMEN ON HT? Because of fear, misinformation, myths, and lack of good information about the benefits, risks, and contraindications for HT. In this […]
There are many available herbs for menopause challenges – that is, herbs to treat symptoms of menopause. But the effectiveness and safety of these preparations varies greatly. Women often ask me what "natural remedies" they should take to help (peri)menopause challenges like hot flashes, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, low libido, and others. The answer is never […]