There are unexpected health issues post-menopause. In this latest episode of Navigating Nourishment, we speak candidly about our personal experiences with menopause. We acknowledge the lack of education our doctors are given in medical school and the lack of research on women’s health that has lead to the chaos women […]
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If you’re approaching “middle-age,” you may be a little confused and nervous about the idea of menopause. Most likely, this is because this time of life for women has long held negative connotations in our society, largely tied to stigmas of aging. However, the transition to menopause can be a […]
We just don’t talk enough about perimenopause and menopause. Sure, we all know the common symptoms and maybe we’ve heard of a few ideas, but we often feel alone in the transition. Is this normal? Why is this happening? What can I do? One thing we know for sure – […]
Two million women reach menopause every day. It’s rarely spoken of even though 64 million women in the United States are age 49 or older. In this interview with Laurie S. Jeffers, DNP FNP-BC, we discuss the time of women’s lives BEFORE menopause called perimenopause (literally “around menopause”). It’s often […]
It’s a word you’ve heard, for sure, but maybe you think, “Not me. Not yet,” or “What is that anyway?” If your in your 40’s, you are probably in the midst of perimenopause, so why not explore and celebrate it? May seem odd to say, so why not start your exploration right here . . . Listen.