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Flaxseed is high in phytochemicals, including many antioxidants. It is perhaps our best source of lignans, which convert in our intestines to substances that tend to balance female hormones. However, according to the Mayo Clinic and The North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) provides no benefit in easing hot flashes among breast cancer patients and postmenopausal ...

If you are already taking moderate amounts of calcium, increasing it will not lower your risk of osteoporosis or fractures when you are older, researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden reported in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). As we get older our bones lose some of their calcium content, thus increasing our risk of developing osteoporosis ...

A news study finds that the worse a woman’s skin wrinkles are during the first few years of menopause, the lower her bone density is. The results will be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 93rd Annual Meeting in Boston. In postmenopausal women the appearance of the skin may offer a glimpse of the skeletal well-being a relationship not previously described ...

GPs should invite women to register for menopause advice on their 50th birthdays

The British Menopause Society is calling for GP practices to contact all female patients on their 50th birthday with an invitation to register for a “health and lifestyle consultation to discuss a personal health plan for the menopause and beyond.” The Statement, from the BMS Council ...

Sharpen your understanding of hormonal balancing and estrogen level management. The transition to menopause can be a time of reflection and inspiration. Although transitions of any kind can be inherently difficult, many women experience a newfound sense of freedom and personal growth during menopause. As one author put it: “Menopause is a time of great ...

The incidence of premature ovarian failure (POF) or the early menopause is on the increase, however, there is still hope for women who want to have a baby, says a new review published in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG). POF affects approximately 1 in 100 women and refers to the loss of the function of the ovaries before the age of 40. However, steadily ...

The team at New Menopause Research have put together the ultimate lifestyle manual for women going through menopause. The Menopause Survival Guide has diet and exercise guidelines, and tips and secrets to help you get through menopause. The Menopause Survival Guide: download for FREE! 17 pages of diet and exercise guidelines, lifestyle tips and ...

West Virginia University Department of Community Medicine found that women with high levels of an environmental chemical are at increased odds of having experienced menopause earlier in life than those with lower levels. Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are manmade chemicals that are used in a variety of household products, including stain repellants and waterproofing found in ...

“Gender-bending chemicals found in non-stick pans and food packaging are linked to early menopause,” reported the Daily Mail. It said researchers have found that perfluorocarbons (PFCs) are associated with hormone disruption in women. The Mail’s focus on saucepans may give the impression that saucepans or other household objects were analysed in this study ...

“Hot flushes may be a blessing,” according to The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper reported that women who experience the menopausal symptom may have a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes. The news is based on research that assessed menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sweats, in 60,027 US women with an average age of 63 years. The researchers ...

“A drug used to lower blood pressure could harm patients if given following a stroke,” reported The Daily Telegraph. It said a study of 2,000 stroke patients, who all had high blood pressure, found that the drug did not benefit the patients "and may actually be harmful". This story is based on a large, well-conducted trial. The blood-pressure-lowering effect of a drug called ...

he Daily Mail ran a story this week (24 January 2011) about a skin patch that can deliver hormones into the body that may help to boost memory in post-menopausal women.

A trial is underway to establish whether using an oestrogen patch, for a period of 30 days, can actually improve memory. If it can, then the implications could be far reaching. The research ...

“Menopausal women with hot flushes are half as likely as others to develop breast cancer,” reported the Daily Mirror. It said that the “sweating attacks are caused by a lack of the hormone oestrogen – but the shortfall may also cut the risks of getting tumours”. This news story is based on a study that analysed information about women’s menopausal symptoms from about 1,000 ...

Women could benefit from taking Vitamin D and calcium to boost bone density and avoid frailty post menopause. Combined supplements of Vitamin D and calcium are effective for increasing the bone mineral density of post-menopausal women, even when calcium intakes are adequate says a new study from Finland. The bone mineral density of postmenopausal women ...

A study reveals promising alternative to HRT for menopausal symptoms. New research, has revealed that an extract which concentrates specific nutrients from Klamath blue green algae, could provide an effective natural remedy for women looking for an effective alternative to HRT to control mood swings and improve overall wellbeing ...

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