Menopause is a natural biological process, which means the complete stop of the menstrual cycle that occurs each month. This happens in women usually 45 to 50 years of age. Generally, if a woman does not have periods for 12 consecutive months, then she is said to have reached menopause. However, in some cases, this period may be longer.
Wondering how hormones play their part? These chemicals are ejected within the human body with a specific purpose. These are secreted into the flowing stream of blood which carries them to their function-specific tissues and organs. The endocrine glands in the body are the hormone manufacturing centres. Some of the main endocrine glands include the … Read more
Women’s Health: In Japan, there is no word for menopause and it is widely believed that women in that country do not suffer from the effects of this change in life. Explanations for this have centred mainly on diet, and the differences between the Japanese – and more generally the Asian diet – and the … Read more
Many women are understandably looking for a natural hot flash herbal remedy alternative. But before we discuss a herb for hot flashes or the hot flash remedy, let’s address what is hot flashes? A Hot Flash is a brief feeling of warmth or “heat” that many women suffer before, during, or after menopause. Hot flashes … Read more