About Women's Health: Menopause - Hot Flashes - Testing

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week we're talking about menopause, hot flashes, testing yourself, and natural remedies for the vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Have a healthy week! Tracee Menopause - A New Beginning Menopause needn't signal an end to your life. In some cultures menopause is seen as a time when older women can help support the younger women as they raise their children. The older women are revered for their wisdom and knowledge. Menopause is a time of freedom and renewal- if you have any children, they should be grown and you are free of the monthly hassle of menstruation. See More About:  menopause  hormones  hot flashes Test Yourself - Is It Menopause? This is a home-use test kit to measure Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in your urine. This may help indicate if you are in menopause or perimenopause. See More About:  fsh  menopause  hormones 10 Ways To Relieve Hot Flashes Hot flashes and menopause -- it's almost impossible to think of one without the other. Hot flashes are probably the first symptom we think of when we think of menopause or perimenopause (the years before menopause). Whether you already experience hot flashes, or you are still waiting for your turn, here are ten tips that can help reduce the severity of hot flashes when they happen to you. See More About:  estrogen  progesterone  progestins Herbal Remedies For Menopause There are many "herbal" products for sale that claim to help menopausal symptoms. These products are not regulated through the same government system as drugs, so there is little research to back up their claims. In addition, most have to be taken routinely, are not covered by insurance, and can become costly over time. Any herbal remedies for menopause should be thoroughly discussed with your health care provider. You should tell your provider if you are taking any other medications, since some of the herbal products can have harmful interactions with other drugs. See More About:  soy  menopause  hrt Women's Health Ads Menopause Perimenopause Health Insurance Womens Health Health Care Featured Articles Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease 5 Reasons Even Young Women Should Perform Breast Self Exam Top 10 Contraceptive Myths What Is Vaginismus? Must Have Medical Tests For Women What Every Women Should Know About Fibroid Tumors   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader Stories Share Your Menopause Experience How Do You Cope With Pregnancy Symptoms Share Your Urinary Tract Infections Stories Advertisement

About Women's Health: Keep Your Heart Healthy

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health With Valentine's Day around the corner, it's time to think about keeping your heart healthy. Learn what you can do to prevent the number one killer of American women. Have a healthy week! Tracee How To Prevent Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. While it's true that the majority of women still believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women, the truth is that more women die of heart disease each year than die of all types of cancer combined. Sadly, the fact is that only 13% of women are even aware that heart disease is number one killer of U.S. women. See More About:  cardiovascular diseases  high blood pressure  heart attacks The Facts About Heart Disease In Women Heart disease is the single most preventable cause of death. Lifestyle factors play a key role in heart disease. Things like smoking, failing to get regular exercise, and eating a non-healthy diet can significantly increase your risk of hear disease. See More About:  estrogens  smoking  healthy eating Eating For A Healthy Heart I interviewed Carol Ritchie who is the National Volunteer Spokesperson for the American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes Cookbook. Carol was also one of the recipe developers for the cookbook. She is a traveling cooking instructor, television cooking show host, and cooking expert for a local television news station in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. See More About:  high blood pressure  heart disease  diet and exercise High Blood Pressure And Women Many people falsely assume that men are the most at risk for cardiovascular diseases, but -- at publication time -- more women than men had died of cardiovascular diseases every year since 1984. Untreated high blood pressure can cause kidney damage, and raises the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. The cause of 3 out of 5 cases of heart failure in women is high blood pressure. See More About:  heart disease  high blood pressure treatments  high blood pressure symptoms Women's Health Ads Healthy Diet Healthy Eating Heart Health Tips Women Heart Symptoms Healthy Living Featured Articles Use These Spices And Herbs Instead Of Salt 11 Steps To Live Longer How To Lower Your Cancer Risk 10 Ways To Prevent UTI 10 Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer Things To Know About Osteoporosis   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader Stories Of The Week Gallbladder Surgery During Pregnancy Prenatal Vitamins Improved My Health During Pregnancy UTI Causes Constant Need To "GO" Advertisement

About Women's Health: Wear Red For Women

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Wear Red For Women Friday, February 4th is National Wear Red For Women Day. Wear Red For Women Day is sponsored by the American Heart Association in an effort to educate women about the... Read more Her Voice Is Back 11 Years After It Was Lost In an experimental operation, 52-year-old Brenda Charette Jensen's voice is back after 11 years of complete silence, and an inability to breath on her own. The Modesto, CA woman received a... Read more Free Book Answers Your Questions About Colonoscopy According to a recent survey by the Colon Cancer Alliance, seven out of ten people who are over 50 say they have not had a colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is recommended at... Read more Menopause Menopause occurs when menstruation ceases for a period of one year; the ten to fifteen years prior to menopause are called perimenopause. Learn what menopause is, the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and the treatments for menopause from HRT to natural and bioidentical treatments for menopause. Women's Health Ads Women 'S Health Health Women Muslim Women Wear Menopause in Women More about Women's Health Breast Health and Diseases Sexual Health Issues Women's Reproductive Health Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement