Menopause Symptoms, Part 2
Menopause symptoms begin years before actual menopause, and may continue after. Here's a list of some of the 30+ possible menopausal symptoms.
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Happy Gut Microbiome, Happy Life
You depend on your gut microbiome for good physical health. Those legions of bacteria, yeasts, and fungi living in your digestive tract process food for you, supplying you with energy and nutrients. Now new research suggests those microscopic creatures can have a dramatic impact on your mental health as well.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Is It Right For You?
Testosterone levels drop as men age. Also, some men have naturally low testosterone levels. Testosterone serves important functions, contributing to sex drive and muscle development, so why not replace it? This may seem straightforward, but there are serious ramifications to consider about testosterone replacement therapy.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy is a relatively new form of hormone therapy. Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical to those that occur naturally in our bodies. The alternative are hormones that go beyond what we produce naturally.
Using Your Weight Loss Hormones To Shed Pounds (Part One)
Hormones play a vital role in weight gain and loss. Some affect appetite, while others affect how readily your body gives up calories stored in fat. While there is no magic pill that can switch these on and off, there are tricks you can use in your diet to switch the right weight loss hormones on - and turn off the hormones that can lead to weight gain.
Hormone Health And Functional Medicine (Part One)
Hormone imbalances in your body can lead to a range of problems including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, sexual dysfunction, and many more. Hormone health is a fundamental part of your overall health.
Dr Jamieson speaks to SCMP on Menopause, Hormones and HRT
Hormone replacement therapy has been used to treat problems caused by menopause since the 1940s, but it is still contentious. With new formulas and delivery methods, experts say the benefits far outweigh the risks
Heart Attacks: A leading Cause of Death in Women
Dr Susan Jamieson speaks to South China Morning Post on why heart attacks are a leading cause of death in women, and why many women are unaware of the higher risks they face.
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Reduces Aging Symptoms
If you're "feeling your age", it could be time to look into Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement. These natural hormones can help a wide range of aging issues.
Acupuncture Relieves Stress: New Proof
A new controlled study indicates that electro acupuncture relieves stress, and is a good clinical intervention for PTSD and other chronic stress issues.
Sandra Gives For Women’s Day
Have you heard of ‘endometriosis’? It’s common, often misdiagnosed, and affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. It causes intense suffering, mainly during menstruation and sometimes pain on intercourse, as well as being the cause of 30% of infertility.
Breast Cancer Prevention
October is Breast Cancer Prevention Month. It's a good time to review the simple lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of breast cancer.