Author name: Charlie Reid

At its most basic, menopause is a natural biological process. The physical and emotional symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, depression, headaches, weight gain, slow metabolism, and persistent vaginal itching can be very stressful and difficult to deal with. The good news is that there are smart […]

Our hormones help to control every physiological process in the body, from our metabolism, menstrual cycle and reproductive health to our immune response, and mental health. We’ve learned that hormone balance is vital to feeling good and being healthy.  Foods can help and hinder hormone balance, so eating a well-balanced diet is essential. In this

Balance is the key to living a happy life. Along with other good health practices, it is essential to maintain hormonal balance in the body otherwise your organs won’t function properly. When a woman starts menopause, it may not be obvious that she is actually undergoing menopause, because there is a transition phase, called perimenopause.

Nearly 80% of the 6,000 women per day who enter menopause report weight gain as one of their most dreaded symptoms. So what do they do? They go to the gym and exercise more…they eat less cutting out fat and go low calorie. They go on the Keto, Paleo, Atkins, Weight Watchers, Slimfast, or the

There are a myriad of twists and turns on the journey through menopause and many different options that claim to get rid of the symptoms that trouble women the most.  The truth is there are no magic pills, no instant hormone balancing cream, no sleeping potions that can restore your sleep. Nor are there elixirs

My first encounter with menopause was unexpected, I had just turned 40 and was living my dream. I had a career in New York City, traveling all over the world, wearing amazing clothes, and going to glamorous art and film openings. I was meeting so many incredible people and having such a blast. I was

Hot flashes are perhaps the number one symptom that most women experiencing perimenopause and menopause complain about. For me, they were by far the worst during the day at board meetings and while presenting to my clients, and, at night I would wake up drenched in sweat. Hot flashes involve temporary but recurring episodes of