Menopause-My hair is dry

When you are experiencing the changes of menopause it has a great effect on everything about you. Even your hair. Do you remember when your hair would hold a style and it would last? Do you remember when your hair was so nice and shiny and had body to it and it would look oh so lovely?

 

 I have bought everything under the sun, moon, and starts for trying to nurse my hair back to health. There are so many products for dry hair to buy. There are rinse out conditioners to leave in conditioners and all sorts of moisturizers to use. You will even go as far as having a hair cut to cut the dry ends off

 Hair all over the body can change as well as the hair on your head in texture and quantity during menopause. The softer hair on your head begins to change in texture as you get older, and menopause causes further changes.

Here are some effects of dry hair with menopause:

•  Loss of luster
•  Individual hair shafts thin
• Dryness as a result of hormone changes
• Thinning of pubic hairs
• Thinning of hair underarms (after menopause)

 These are all red flags when you are experiencing the changes in your body with menopause. It is good to point these issues out to your doctor so that he/she can recommend you a dermatologist who can give you the solution as to how you can handle this issue.

I hope that you have found this information helpful if so leave a comment, question or suggestion below this post. 

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Ann Moses

Menopause-What’s your worst experience with Night Sweats?

Every woman who has been or went through the “change of life” has had some terrible experiences with menopause and hot flashes. Each woman will have different affect with the various symptoms that come with menopause.

My first and bad experience I had with night sweats in the beginning was scary! It tripped me out! As I have told you in my story that I didn’t have a clue as to what I going through and what was going on with my body.

When I started really developing the menopause symptoms real bad the experience was no joke!

 What happened to me with my Night Sweats?

I went to bed as I did normally. But of course it wasn’t real normal because I would have to prepare myself for bed. That is explained in great detail when you read my story. However, I kind of got use to waking up through the night and putting on clean dry clothes to sleep in. But this particular night I was awaken from being so cold; yes it was winter time but my room was warm. Needless to say I was so cold because everything I had on was soaking wet. I mean real WET! Then I discovered that not only the side of the bed I was sleeping on was WET but the whole entire bed was WET

It freaked me out! I couldn’t figure out why my bed was so wet and what happened. I had not only changed all of my clothes but I had to change my linen too. I was so scared to the point of crying and becoming very emotional about.

What did I do next?

I had an appointment to see my doctor. That was when I knew I had an high severity level of menopause and night sweats. WOW! Just hearing the doctor explain to me what was going on blew me away!  So he suggested that I get on a real good product.

I was on my mission to seek out a good product that was going to work to cut down the terrible night sweats.

My advice and suggestion to you concerning your night sweats would be to tell your doctor everything about what you deal with at night when you go to bed. Trust me from there he or she will be able to give your proper information and treatment.

I hope my story has helped you find a way to cope with your night sweats. If so I encourage you to leave a comment, question or suggestion below this post.

Thank you for reading and visiting.

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Menopause and Gallstones-How to avoid them

Menopause has many symptoms that come with it. There are some that are common and then there are those not so common. 
When it comes to Menopause and Gallstones there is some basic information to know about. Let’s define it first. Gallstones are rock like deposits inside the gallbladder that will occur in one out of five women by the age of 60, which by the way is twice as often as they affect men.
There are many concerns to know about menopause and gallstones and  how they will effect you.

• How they work- The gallbladder is a collection pouch that accumulates green bile fluid as it drains from the liver.
• Diagnosis- An X-ray will usually not be detect the gallstones, but they can be seen on an ultrasound or CT scan.
• Medical problem-You will experience pain from the gallstones when the muscle walls of the gallbladder contract to help empty bile into the intestines.

Then there is the last resort to have surgery done. When you are at this point surgical removal is a must. Your hospital stay is one night. This is so that the doctors can observe any complications that may occur after the surgery. But the most important thing is to stay out of the operating room.

You can find more detailed prevention to menopause and gallstones here.
 
Your diet will help you and  however, your weight lost  will not get a remedy for not having gallstone problems.

Here are articles related to menopause:

Menopause and Yeast Infections-Good tips to know

Menopause and Hot Flashes-Stories you need to know

Health Quote:
Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway.  ~Author Unknown

I hope that you have found this information helpful. If so do leave a comment, question or suggestion below this post.

Disclaimer: The purpose of the information, benefits and solutions is for informational purposes ONLY. I am not a medical professional to advise you on treatments or cures of any type. Every woman or man will have their own experiences. They will vary based on different age groups . It is always recommended that you consult your medical health care provider for the best solutions for your needs.


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Male Menopause-What is the doctor going to do?

Men do experience a decline in the production of the male hormone testosterone with aging, but this also occurs with some disease states such as diabetes.

 Male Menopause-Treatment

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Menopause Terms-Words you need to know (Pt.2)

Menopause is a stage of life when women and (men as far as that goes) go through the “change of life” at mid age. However, there are fears that comes up in a woman’s mind as to what kind of changes that she will be experiencing. For some woman such as myself when it happed I  didn’t  have a clue.  This is where she will need to take action and get informed and learn of the various terms of menopause in order to be aware of what is going on. Plus this will eliminate a lot of frustration and stress. Then she will be able to build a strong wellness plan and self-improvement for her lifestyle.
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Actonel®: Also known as risedronate, Actonel® is a drug that has been shown to build back done density to help protect bones that are vulnerable to fracture. Actonel® is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis, and to treat other forms of bone mass loss in men and women.
Adjuvant therapy: Treatment provided in addition to the primary treatment.
Alternative medicine: Practices not generally recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches.
Alzheimer’s disease: A progressive disease in which nerve cells in the brain degenerate and brain matter shrinks, resulting in impaired thinking, behavior, and memory.
Amenorrhea: The absence of a woman’s monthly period.
Androgens: A group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
Antidepressants: Medications used to treat depression.
Anti-hypertensive drugs: Medications used to treat high blood pressure.
Anti-inflammatory drugs: Drugs that reduce inflammation (swelling).
Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension, fear, nervousness, or dread accompanied by restlessness or tension.
Atherosclerosis: Also called hardening of the arteries, this is a disease characterized by a narrowing of the arteries caused by cholesterol-rich plaques. Atherosclerosis is a common cause of coronary artery disease or heart disease.
Biofeedback: A method of learning to voluntarily control certain body functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and muscle tension with the help of a special machine. This method can help control pain.
Birth control: A way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. Methods include birth control pills, rings, condoms, vaginal spermicides, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and vasectomy.
Bisphosphonates: A group of drugs used to treat osteoporosis and the bone pain caused by some types of cancer.
Bladder: The sac that holds urine.
Bladder prolapse: A condition in which the bladder moves downward from its normal position. It is usually caused by a weakness in the pelvic floor after childbirth.
Bone mineral density (BMD): A term used to describe the amount of calcium present in bone.
Breast cancer: A disease in which abnormal cells in the breast divide and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. The cells can invade nearby tissue and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system (lymph nodes) to other parts of the body.
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Perhaps some of these menopause terms you may be familiar with but when your doctor is addressing the needs of your condition and your symptoms this will give you a clearer understanding as to what he is speaking about. It is advised that you keep your appointment and do follow-up appointments and take a checklist with you to address your needs.


Click this link to get more information on what you need to know about menopause.
Menopause-What you need to know

To read part 1 of menopause terms click here. There will be a continuation of menopause terms words you need to know in the next post.

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Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman “Menopause”


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Menopause and Heartburn-Am I having a heart attack?

Menopause is a stage that women go though at mid age. Some of us may have heard our mother and grandmother refer to it as the “change of life”. However, it is a natural process and it is a part of every woman’s life and it is also defined as the stopping of her menstrual period for 12 months.


When it comes to menopause and heartburn, there are several areas that need to be looked at. Some of the categories with menopause and heartburn are: the time frame, hormones, medications, diet and treatment. To get more detailed information click here.

Knowing that heartburn as to do with your digestive system, this is a very good reason to build a good wellness plan with excellent nutrition. Once you have implemented a good diet you will avoid a lot of frustration of not feeling good after you eat a meal. It is always advised to make an appointment to see your doctor and take a checklist with you to address the digestive problems you are having with menopause and heartburn.

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Ann Moses
I'm a Vita Woman "Menopause"

Menopause and Dry Mouth-Understanding more

During menopause your body undergoes a dramatic change in various areas. The main change is with your hormone levels of decreased estrogen and progesterone. This causes a side effect of night sweats.The changing of your hormones will affect the salivary glands. Women who are in postmenopausal and menopause will have a feeling of persistent dry mouth. With the persistence of dry mouth can cause a problem of bad breath. Your taste can be bitter. Why does this happen? It is caused by the drying of the mucus membranes. Then there is the dryness of nasal passages and the experience of  a dry vagina that women who are in menopause will go through.
Based on the severity level of your menopause your dry mouth symptoms may or may not be as bad as another women’s experience.Keep in mind that menopause and dry mouth are symptoms that go together for most women who experience the “change of life”.
It is always advised to make an appointment with  your doctor to recommend the proper nutritional product supplement. Providing your physician with a checklist of the various symptoms of menopause and dry mouth will allow him/her to give you the best advice for your condition. Be sure to do a follow-up to know how to to gain self improvement solutions and goals that you are trying to achieve.
I hope that you have found this information helpful. These are some of the symptoms that are overlooked while going through menopause.


Leave your comments, questions, and suggestions below this post. Surely, there are many of us who have information to share.


Thank you for reading and visiting.
Until next time….
Ann Moses

 

Menopause-My high blood pressure is high

One of the first signs for women after the age of 50 is  your high blood pressure which will indicate to your  cardiovascular system  to show some sign of a breakdown. What makes this happens is your decrease in estrogen this is when the walls of your blood vessels may become not as flexible. When this starts to happen this can make your blood pressure to rise. The problems with high blood pressure brings on other serious problems like heart disease and stroke. These are risk that can effect women who are in menopause even more. Especially if you are already in poor health that makes it even worst.
Now it is know that high blood pressure can rise slowly. Yet, it can also be quite high, and you will not notice it. There may not even be any obvious signs or symptoms.
The action you can take while going through menopause is to have your high blood pressure checked at least every 6 months. Make an appointment with your doctor in order to implement a good diet and nutrition wellness plan to keep you from the added stress that comes with menopause. Be sure to ask for a good nutritional product that will give you the self-improvement to the solutions to controlling your menopause condition. Always do follow-up appointments to keep track of a checklist of do’s and don’ts.
I hope this information has been helpful to you and you will take the proper measures to control your high blood pressure with menopause.

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Menopause-My feet are aging

Women go through some very unusual and uncomfortable experiences with menopause. When you want to know of some of the changes that women go through with menopause when their body changes; let’s read what other women had to say.
By anestassia
I am 48 and my gynecologist says in perimenopause. I have few problems that are bothering me lately (lack of sleep, nervousness etc), but what bothers me most is burning sensation in m hands, arms and feet. It is horrible, burning like, itchy and pins and needles sticking in them. This is happening one month now and I didn’t talked to my gynecologist (I don’t want to run to the doctor every time something strange happens) about that and I am not sure whether this is from perimenopause or something else.
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By plate
Hey!
It is possible this is from perimenopause. In this period your hormonal level is drastically changing and it is nothing strange that you are experiencing all these drastic changes.
Tingling and burning hands, arms and feet are one of the perimenopausal signs. I would go to the gynecologist or doctor. Burning hands, arms and feet might be an early sign for osteoporosis, which develops in menopause. It develops gradually, but it is better to act promptly.
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By Unknown
I am female and 34 and I have had burring arms and neck for three years. Initially I thought it was an allergy and spent thousands trying to fix it. But I have now found an acupuncturist who says it is an overheated liver. The liver is trying to process things like alcohol, caffeine, sugar, fried foods etc and is heating so much that the heat is escaping through the pours of my skin and causing a hot, itchy feeling. Over 2 months she has managed to bring this condition under control. I have not seen this explanation anywhere on the web but I believe it's the cause. Good luck.
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As you have read these women had a real and true experience with their feet while going through menopause. Having the correct nutrition and product supplement can be the best solutions for your wellness plan. I recommend that you make and appointment with a foot doctor and bring it to his/her attention about the problem you are having with menopause and your feet. You will want to do follow-up appointments and have a checklist with you to take the action you need with your problem.
Click this link below  for more information on menopause and your feet.
Menopause and Osteoporosis-When it hurts to walk
I hope  reading these real life changing stories have helped you in understanding what women go through with menopause and their feet.


Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman
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Menopause and Hot Flashes-The signs to know

The early signs of menopause and hot flashes can turn out to be  usually early. Now the time frame that is stated for women to go through menopausal symptoms is in a woman’s late 40’s to early 50’s. But there can be that rare age for example myself at the age of 23 years old. Read my story.
At this usual time of experience with menopause and hot flashes frustration really sets in simply because you are clueless. This can be considered an early menopause scenario.
Here I will list the top 10 most common early signs of menopause, premenopause symptoms and perimenopause symptoms.

1. Aches and pains, cramps
2. Changes in monthly cycle
3. Mood swings, irritability
4. Changes in body hair
5. Yeast infections
6. Chronic fatigue
7. Increase in PMS
8. Headaches
9. Depression
10. Night sweats

All of the above signs and more are described here. There are many more to be aware of  in your early stages of menopause and hot flashes.
During your process of early menopause and hot flashes, when it comes to early signs you must realize and accept that this is a natural process for women to go through (with the exception of some women) and that life goes on. Implementing good nutrition and making an appointment with your doctor will assure you of  good solutions to coping with your early signs of menopause and hot flashes. Make sure that you do a follow-up with your physician to reach your goals and avoiding failure.
Now I thank you for taking the time to read this, I wish you the comfort with coping with your early  menopause and hot flashes symptoms.
My Finale words:
Health is not simply the absence of sickness. ~Hannah Green
Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman
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Menopause and Hot Flashes-Ways to fix my marriage

Part2

First off , it is very important for the both of you to understand that menopause is just a normal change of life for women when she is at the end of her reproductive years. It isn’t a life threating condition of any type, it is not a disability or is it a label that needs to stay with a woman for the rest of her life.

The failure and frustration that comes with menopause and hot flashes can decrease with the support of your spouse. His input of your condition can  make you knowledgeable of products and supplements that will help you in taking the action to help you decrease your symptoms. Also he can assist you with making an appointment with your doctor and to do a follow-up on a checklist of different goals that you want to achieve with successful results to gaining the control with menopause and hot flashes.

Your communication to your spouse is important. With a line of communicating with your spouse he can better understand what menopause is. You will then need to fill in more in depth details that you are experiencing in terms of what you are going through with your body changes. It is all on you to inform and teach your spouse about the specifics. He may not understand why you don’t want him to “touch” you or why you  suddenly burst out into tears. This is why you have to let him in on what is really going on.
Nevertheless, the confusion adds a tremendous amount of stress, frustration and failure to having the right line of communication open to be received.
It is always recommended to speak with a medical expert to further discuss the level of severity of your menopause and hot flashes for your condition. Keep in mind that proper nutrition and the correct supplement will lessen your symptoms.
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My Final Words:
"An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart." —David Augsburger


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Wishing you a happy marriage filled with joy and peace.


Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman

Hot Flashes and Night Sweats-Why do I have them?

Hot flashes and night sweats are two of the most troublesome symptoms that come with menopause. They are experienced by women during the transition to menopause.


Because you are in the stage of menopause hot flashes are unexpected hot sensations that can leave you nervous, frantic, red and blotchy. Some women may even experience heart palpitations that can be very scary. Plus they can be very embarrassing and come in an untimely matter.Now when it comes to the night sweats they are exactly what they are. They are your hot flashes that come in the night. They are signs and symptoms of menopause that are similar to hot flashes. Women will experience being waken from their sleep feeling hot, uncomfortable, flustered. Women can feel fatigue and stressed. Her daily tasks get interrupted and cannot be performed.


Now rather you are experiencing the extreme signs and symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats they can be lessen by the change in your diet and with regular exercise. These steps will help tremendously with the severity level of you menopause hot flashes and night sweats.
As it is always advised to speak with your doctor about your hot flashes and night sweats to give you the best recommendation possible for your condition.
I hope that this information has given you some insight as to why you have hot flashes and night sweats and where they come from.


*Until next time thank you for reading and visiting. If  you have anything you would like to say leave your comments, questions and suggestions below this post. Your expressions are greatly appreciated.


More topics on hot flashes and night sweats.


Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman

What are the symptoms of menopause and hot flashes?

There are symptoms that are  obvious. and there are ones that are not so obvious.

When this transition takes place in a women’s life of reproductive years through menopause and beyond, a woman will experience many changes in her body. Some of them are normal for the sake of aging and there are others that come with menopause and hot flashes. Then there are some normal changes related to menopause include physical disturbances such as hot flashes. They are usually time-limited.

Here is a showing of the symptoms of menopause and hot flashes:

Now that you have knowledge of the various symptoms of menopause and hot flashes you can take the proper measures to have control over them. It is advised that you speak with your doctor to give you the best recommendations for your condition.
I hope this information has help you in being more informed about the symptoms of menopause and hot flashes and that you don’t have to be trippin with your menopause and hot flashes once you have recognized them.

*Leave a comments, questions or even a suggestions below this post. Your expressions are always welcomed.

My final words: You don’t have to be trippin with menopause and hot flashes.


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Ann Moses
I’m a Vita Woman

Dry eyes and Menopause

Is there a problem with having dry eyes with menopause?

It is first to be understood as to what causes dry eyes and it being connected to menopause. Simply put it is an imbalance of tear-flow system of the eyes. It can be caused by a situation that dry out the tear film. Your environments can cause dry eye such as the heat or air conditioning. It is also a natural aging process especially going through menopause. Various medications with  side effects that can cause dry eye such as an antihistamines and forms of birth control.
When it comes to menopause dry eye is a common problem. As you are at the mid age range of 45, the lenses will harden. When this happens there is a problem with your vision. Of course, with menopause having a strong effect on your hormones this is a main reason for the problems with your eyesight.

Here are the common symptoms of dry eye: 

• Dry or gritty sensation in the eye
• Itching and irritation
• Sore and eye fatigue
• Blurry vision
• Red eyes

If you are experiencing extreme and chronic dry eye problems with your menopause, you must visit your doctor immediately so that he or she will recommend the best treatment for your condition or even to an eye doctor.


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Thank you for reading and visiting.  You can see clearly with dry eyes and menopause when you take proper care of the problem.
Ann Moses
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