Return to Balance

No one likes being out of balance, especially when the hot flashes, low libido and mood swings of menopause leave us feeling like a pale reflection of our former selves. But it’s important to realize during this hormonally challenged time that the extent to which we suffer from unwanted symptoms has a lot to do …

Helping Your Doctor: What Kind of Estrogen to Use

Q: My doctor doesn’t know much about natural hormones, but seems willing to help me if I can tell him what I want. I’m 56, menopausal, and still having hot flashes and dryness “down there.” My hormone test says my estrogen and progesterone are low. I got some natural progesterone cream at my health food …