Our family has always followed many of the strategies commonly recommended for managing eczema, thanks to my own history with it and a sibling who has dealt with severe eczema. My children and I have […]
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During perimenopause, fluctuating hormone levels may have made your body feel unpredictable for four to eight years. Menopause is a single point in time, reached after 12 months without a menstrual period, and usually occurs between ages
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Can changing how you eat actually ease rheumatoid arthritis pain and flares? Research may report significant improvements, but you want to know whether it’s worth it. Is the change large enough to matter? If I’m
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GLP-1 medications, like semaglutide and tirzepatide, are best known for two things: significant weight loss and improved blood sugar control. In addition, a growing body of research is pointing to another effect: reductions in inflammatory
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If you’ve ever felt suddenly overheated, flushed, sweaty, or woken up drenched in sweat at night, and you are nearing perimenopause or menopause, you may be experiencing hot flashes. I personally have not experienced hot
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Belly fat in midlife is not a reflection of your willpower. During perimenopause and menopause, hormonal shifts (especially declining estrogen) can change where your body stores fat, how your body responds to insulin, and how
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Many women notice changes in midlife that seem to happen overnight. Weight distribution shifts, cravings increase, energy seems to evaporate, and blood sugar numbers start creeping upward. At the same time, life often feels more
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Quality sleep becomes more elusive for many women as they enter their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, and there’s a biological reason for that. Sleep problems are incredibly common during the menopause transition. One study
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Hashimoto’s Diet Food List: What to Eat, What to Limit If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or suspect a thyroid issue, you’re likely wondering one thing: What should I eat to feel better? Hashimoto’s
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Stress, Cortisol, & Inflammation in Midlife Women: What’s Really Happening in Your Body As you approach or pass midlife, you may notice your body feeling different, possibly more inflamed, more reactive, or harder to manage.
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