Dear Dr. Murray: I’m 48 years old and beginning to have some problems sleeping. I have always slept well, but now my periods are changing and I feel hot a lot of the time. I wake up to throw off the covers, and then in a few minutes I’m cold. This goes on all night …
I remember hearing in the distant past that fire is necessary for growth, that redwood seeds are ignited to grow when fire moves through. Perhaps our hot flashes have germinated the creative seed that lies within each of us. Or maybe I’m just trying to find SOME good reason for the enervating bursts of heat …
Q: I have a 16-year-old daughter who for a year now has been experiencing problems with ovarian cysts that cause her a tremendous amount of pain. Her OB/Gyn wants her to go on the pill. I am wondering if you know of a product that has proven to be effective with this problem. A: Most …
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 …
By Lynette Sheppard, RN “Oomph,” grunts my husband lifting my suitcase, as we prepared to leave for a recent trip. “Why is your bag so heavy?” “Maintenance,” I reply. In the post-menopausal period of my life, I find that I require a great many products, supplements, and emollients just to maintain a level of adequacy. …