Herbs for Mood Swings & Hot Flashes

Question: Dear Dr. Jane, I do not want to take any kind of hormones, natural or synthetic. Are there herbs you could recommend for mood swings and hot flashes? Sincerely, Hot and Bothered Answer: Dear Hot & Bothered, There are many non-hormonal approaches to managing symptoms that can occur through the menopause transition. For hot flashes one …

Discovering the Health Benefits of Maca

Dr. Tori Hudson Maca is an exceptionally hardy root plant native to the Andean mountain plateaus of Peru. Traditionally, Maca is best known as an adaptogenic plant, which simply means that it balances the body’s response in dealing with all different types of stressors. Adaptogens are among the most useful medicinal herbs, helping individuals to …

A Menopause Goddess has a Case of the Dithers

by Lynette Sheppard, RN All my life I’ve been a decisive person. I would scan the options, briefly weigh pros vs cons, and come to a plan of action. And okay, occasionally I made snap decisions and was a tad impulsive. Regardless, I rarely looked back once I set upon a course whether the choice …

Fuzzy in St. Louis

By Jane Murray, MD The information in this article is not intended to suggest treatment, medical advice or medical diagnosis in any way, as it is simply information. We strongly recommend that you discuss all health matters and concerns with your health provider before beginning a new treatment approach. Dear Dr. Jane, I am in …

Helping Your Provider Help You

The information in this article is not intended to suggest treatment, medical advice or medical diagnosis in any way, as it is simply information. We strongly recommend that you discuss all health matters and concerns with your health provider before beginning a new treatment approach. Dear Dr. Jane, I am 19 and a Type 1 …