Perimenopause starts with your first hot flash and lasts until 12 months after your last period. You may already be in it (symptoms can start as early as your 30s). Take this quiz and find out. 1. Which of the following can be a sign that menopause is approaching? a. Insomnia b. Decreased sexual desire c. Thinning hair d. All of the above 2. Since perimenopause is a natural process, th...

• Deepi Brar
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What natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy are there? Women who decide not to supplement their declining levels of estrogen with prescription hormones may want to choose from a variety of "natural" remedies that may help relieve their menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh root may bring some relief from hot flashes, with potentially fewer side effects than estrogen. Creams made from wild...

• Sarah Henry
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• March 11, 2013
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• • Aging: Misc. Alternative Medicine: Misc. Hormone Replacement Therapy Hormones: Female Women's Problems: Misc.

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus ), the European blueberry, first caught the attention of the medical community during World War II, when British Royal Air Force pilots who snacked on bread and bilberry jam before their night missions started hitting their targets more often. Today, the fruit is widely used in Europe to relieve eyestrain. What is it good for? It may be good for your eyes. Researchers...

• Willow Older
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• March 11, 2013
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• • Alternative Medicine: Misc. Eye / Vision Problems: Misc. Hormone Replacement Therapy