Hormonal changes throughout a woman’s life can impact them differently in various phases, from adolescence into their golden years. But women, especially in their peri-menopausal years, mustn’t be blamed for ignoring the symptoms of hormone imbalance. Perimenopause actually begins in a woman’s 30s, albeit often slowly. In her 40s she might notice more pronounced changes
Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention, language, and problem-solving, although particularly in the later stages of the condition, affected persons may be disoriented in time, not knowing what day, week,
Anti-anxiety medications might offer one quick solution to your anxiety problems. These types of drugs include traditional anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines), as well as newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers. They can help reduce your anxiety while you undergo therapy to get to the cause of the problem. However, it’s important that you understand that these
It’s reported that women, regardless of nationality or socioeconomic status, have a higher chance of having depression than men. And while I’m a big believer in science, what I would submit is that while women in general, because they are attuned to both monthly & seasonal changes that affect them physically AND emotionally, often report
Anxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be the cause of the other, which can lead to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of
Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time. Getting married, going to a job interview, and the loss of a loved one can all cause anxious feelings in all of us. Then there are those of us who experience anxious feelings on a frequent or constant basis. And those of us whose anxiety negatively affects other
Men are not like women. Yes, I know. You already knew that! But it’s true; men are different from women in many ways. And due to their differences, they are more vulnerable to some of the more serious side effects of depression. ‘Vulnerable’ isn’t a word that’s often associated with males. That’s part of the
When you have gluten intolerance, it helps to have a gluten free grocery list as a reference. The good news is that many foods are naturally gluten free and you probably already eat many of them. Grains – You’ll want to avoid wheat, barley, and rye. But that leaves many grains that are good including
3 Self-Care Routines to Kickstart Your Immune Resilience Spring is a time of renewal, but for some people, it can also bring allergy symptoms and other health issues. The word inflammation comes from the Latin root inflammare, to set on fire. If you’ve ever hit your thumb with a hammer, you can see how inflammation
Do you have trouble losing extra weight even though you’re exercising regularly and eating healthy foods? Starving yourself to lose weight isn’t good for your body, and a super hard-core exercise program may not be the answer, either. These are both extremes, most people’s needs fall somewhere in between. So let’s take a closer look
