February 2011 - Better Health For Women

So What Are The Symtoms Of Menopause?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Better Health For Women

By: Julianna Kane Menopause symptoms vary greatly, in fact- there are no two women that will have the same menopause symptoms in the same order. There are some women who don’t have any symptoms as all, but not many. Symptoms last different lengths of time for different women and are caused by the hormonal transition […] Read More

Estrogen Alzheimer’s Dilemma

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Better Health For Women

By Janice Doyle : It’s hard to know what to think when women are told to avoid taking estrogen for relief of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and depression and then are told in new research that estrogen may potentially protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. Estrogen influences language skills, mood, […] Read More

More on Vitamin D:

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Better Health For Women

Vitamin D is a vitamin that plays a major role in the maintenance of serum calcium and phosphate concentrations in the body, and is important in bone health. Vitamin D has also been associated with fracture prevention, improved muscoloskeletal function and reduced rates of falls, cancer prevention,and protection against some autoimmune diseases. A major source […] Read More

BETTER HEALTH FOR WOMEN:

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Better Health For Women

As we age, it becomes noticeably more difficult to maintain strength, focus and agility. What is it about aging that we need to know in order to preventatively maintain our bodies so that we may live to our optimum potential? Join us as we explore ways to maintain a healthy active lifestyle at all stages […] Read More