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My Menopause Mind
Life changes in a split second. Deb got up at 6:30 a.m., went to the bathroom, and on the way back into the bedroom she tripped and fell. “I broke my ankle in three places. There followed an ambulance, hospital, and then two months in rehab: Everything had changed. I had broken my strong leg, while my other one is […] -
7 Tips for Yoga After Menopause
I’m now forty-nine and already three years into menopause and my yoga practice has done wonders for my overall conditioning. But things are beginning to change. Improved flexibility and strength count among the many benefits of yoga for women in midlife and beyond. I’ve been physically active my entire life but natural wear and tear of the joints, loss of flexibility and osteoarthritis are some of the age-related issues we encounter practicing yoga into our menopause years. With […] -
Yoga on My Mind | Or How Yoga Reduces Menopause Symptoms
Nearly 20 years ago I took my first yoga class with Hari Khar Khalsa as a means of decreasing stress. Over time, I not only received the benefit of lowering my stress level through yoga, but also the benefit of her friendship and ultimately collaboration on A Woman’s Book of Yoga, a book that combines Eastern and Western medicine. Since […] -
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You-Time: Making Time to Nurture the Nurturer
Without question, women are the nurturers in our society. You carry the pregnancy and breast-feed the baby. You are the epicenter of healthcare decisions for your family and are more likely to be the caregiver when a family member falls ill. You are often the limo driver, the chef and the chief financial officer of your household. And in addition […] -
Lifestyle Changes for Hot Flashes
Exercise,Diet,How Much Water,Sleep,Lower Stress – Dr. Mache Seibel Menopause expert Dr. Mache Seibel talks about the most effective lifestyle changes for hot flashes in menopause.