Posted on June 3rd, 2008 — in Gender Issues Center
Treating menopause systems seems to be as controversial as any other disease or illness we encounter as humans. As with most ailments, there seem to be a number of ways to treat menopausal systems. First, let’s identify common symptoms.
Hot Flashes - We all know of someone who has hot flashes - this is when the room temperature is 70 degrees; however, it feels like 90 degrees to her. Then within moments, that same room feels like 60 degrees. Dizziness or faintness may occur as well.
Night Sweats - For most, hot flashes occur during the day, but for others they occur primarily at night where women wake up drenched in perspiration. This interruption in sleep often can create even more havoc with hormone levels.
Unexplained Weight Gain - The truth of the matter is, women don’t get fat and yet they experience metabolic changes between the ages of 45-55. This is normal, yet many do not accept the maturing body image as such. Instead, they diet and exercise only to find that that extra 10 pounds won’t go back to where it came from.
Vaginal Discomfort - This includes itching, dryness and pain. The cells in the lining of the vagina often become thinner and less resistant due to a decrease in estrogen and androgen. Let’s face it our bodies have been around half a century.
Frequent Urination - Though this is a very common, yet troublesome symptom, there are many, unfortunately, that experience urinary tract and kidney infections. As with the vaginal discomfort, the urethra and bladder tissues become thinner and therefore more susceptible to irritation and infection.
Skin Changes - Topically thinning, drying and wrinkling of the skin are most common signs.
Other Symptoms - Mood swings, increased facial hair, thinning hair, body odor, gastrointestinal distress, tingling or shock sensation under the skin, bleeding gums, anxiety or panic attacks, increased headaches or fatigue and memory lapses.
There are many times that women between the ages of 40 and 55 experience some or many of the above symptoms; sufferers tend to believe they are just going out of they’re minds, not realizing the changes that are occurring within them. Women wish, just sometimes, that men shared some of they’re biological changes, instead of reaping the glories of becoming distinguished?
So how do women overcome the difficult times of menopause? Most go to the physician and he/she prescribes medication to create some kind of hormone balance. However, others prefer to take a more natural course to get through this difficult time of change.
Women who use herbs and nutrients with food content, as well as a balanced diet and exercise, in addition to sharing their experiences with either a close friend or counselor believe they are going through this life change “as nature indented it to be”.
There are many different companies from which to purchase natural products and your doctor cannot prescribe these natural cures. So if you choose to go it the more natural way, get advice from the experts - do your research, it’s well worth the time and always let your physician know what you’re taking.
Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Menopause
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Posted on April 11th, 2008 — in Gender Issues Center
You don’t have to look far to find the numerous ads promoting pre-menopausal and menopausal weight loss products. These over the counter weight-loss products promote the fact that they can combat weight gain in women who are pre-menopausal or menopausal. Menopause is a natural step in a woman’s life cycle, yet the accompanying weight gain is an absolute concern. Recent studies have found for every two pounds of weight gained during menopause, the risk of high blood pressure increases by as much as five percent.
Menopausal weight gain also increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and has been strongly linked to increased incidence of breast and other hormone-related cancers post menopause. These healthcare concerns have led to the conception of specific products that target menopausal weight gain.
Estrin-D, one of the newer weight-loss products on the market, consists of a heavy mix of xanthine based stimulants (caffeine) such as, yerba matte, caffeine, guarana and a compilation of herbal ingredients such as damiana, ginger, DHEA, schisandra, scutellaria, and tibetan ginseng. All of these ingredients are intended to help curb appetite, provide a sense of fullness, contain hormonal swings, and increase resting metabolic rate. There is little doubt as to the quality of the product’s ingredients. However, one must be cautious, as there is a substantial amount of caffeine based stimulants in the product. For many people, consuming high amounts of caffeine can lead to elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, nervousness, sweating among other symptoms. This is an obvious drawback with caffeine based products.
Estrin D, while being a quality thermogenic weight loss product, may not be the right product if you are experiencing menopausal weight gain. Women going through menopause should decrease their caffeine intake to relieve common symptoms of menopause. According to many physicians specializing in the treatment of menopause, increased levels of caffeine can make symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia precipitously worse. Caffeine can also increase the risk of osteoporosis that affects many menopausal women.
Zalestra, another commercially popular menopausal weight-loss product, provides a more comprehensive approach in addressing issues relating to menopause. Ingredients contained in the Zalestra formulation, include black cohosh, mega soy extract, DHEA, Indole 3 Carbinol, borage oil and vitex fruit extract. These ingredients are intended to alleviate negative symptoms associated with menopause while providing the necessary protective properties for women in this stage of life. Zalestra’s approach to weight loss is based on a three pronged approach - increased thermogenic output, thyroid support, and appetite suppression. Zalestra will increase energy levels without producing negative effects associated with caffeine stimulant based products.
Estrolean, was one of the first menopausal weight loss products on the market. It’s formula is somewhat dated but still contains ingredients that have shown to be beneficial in alleviating menopausal symptoms. Like Zalestra, the EstroLean formula does not contain strong stimulant based ingredients. Estrolean addresses weight loss with a relatively small amount of thermogenic properties and ingredients that support the release of fatty acids from fat cells. Estrolean also contains naturally occurring estrogen which addresses the hormonal imbalance responsible for symptoms associated with menopause and weight gain.
Overall, many of the ingredients contained in these formulas can be beneficial in minimizing uncomfortable symptoms, such as weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings, that are associated with the natural progression of a woman’s life cycle. Menopause easing ingredients, as well as, hormonal supporting nutrients can be coupled with standard weight loss components producing beneficial effects of both weight loss and symptom relief.
We have to remember when looking at these formulas, hormonal imbalance plays a major role in the weight gain equation. Estrin D targets primarily the symptom of menopausal weight gain alone. EstroLean targets primarily symptoms related to hormonal imbalances such as hot flashes and night sweats, while being a mild weight loss product. Zalestra, is a more comprehensive formulation addressing not only the weight gain but the symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings, seen in the menopausal woman. This being said, these products are definitely worth a try for women who are experiencing weight gain or other negative symptoms associated with menopause.
About the Author
Terry is currently a contributing writer for many health and fitness publications. Many of her articles can be found at the website http://www.ConsumerHealthDigest.com
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Posted on April 10th, 2008 — in Beauty For You, Gender Issues Center, Lifestyle Infos
It is rare to find anything in New York City that can not bring you some sort of pleasure. From the marvelous fashion districts that are filled with elegant color choices of textured fabrics modes of apparel that are very lavish, to the salons for laser hair removal New York residents are partial to pampering themselves with.
These New Yorkers are partial to the fast tempo that can be found on the stock market trading floors too, because that is the place where they make their money to earn themselves the luxuries they immerse themselves in each day. There are an immense assortment of shops for laser hair removal New York women visit to permanently remove all traces of hair from their bodies.
If Manhattan, New York was beach front property where the temperatures stayed 90 degrees or higher throughout the year, you would know immediately why there were so many laser hair removal New York businesses. In a 15-mile radius, that starts at the center of New York City, there are hundreds of laser hair removal New York businesses ready to serve you with your hair removal needs.
Research has shown that there are 399 offices for laser hair removal New York residents go to remove all areas of body hair, and an additional 115 laser hair removal services that are specially located in an actual doctors office or clinic. For hair salons, 90 locations could be found for laser hair removal New York salons.
There is definitely a lot of pampering occurring every day in New York City.
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