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• Hot Flash Humor: A Male Perspective

  

  There’s not much written about hot flashes from a male’s point of view so… Here’s a list of ten scenarios I’ve witnessed over the years. Chuckle and enjoy,... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Being a Post-Menopausal Goddess Doesn’t Save You from Heart Disease Or Diabetes

  

  This week's guest post is by Katie Brind'Amour, one of my favorite health writers. In it she offers information and helpful hints for preventing and/or dealing... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Best Health Blog Vote, Rejuvenair Fan Sale, and Meno Movies

  

  Vote for Menopause Goddess Blog for best health blog 2012 on Healthline, see best Menopause videos, take survey on Menopause education, and Rejuvenair fan is... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Jettison the Resolutions and Make New Year’s Intentions

  

  I don’t make resolutions anymore.It’s too stressful to make them and break them. I do make intentions, however. Intentions for me are large global visions of ho... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2013 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Go Coconuts This Holiday Season!

  

  Worried about holiday weight gain? Check out the benefits of using coconut oil for cooking (and you may lose a few kilos on the side). Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Holiday Deals for Menopause Goddesses (And Those Who Love Them)

  

  Finish your shopping for girlfriends of a certain vintage with a few well placed mouse clicks - check out these Menopause Goddess vendors holiday specials. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Om For The Holidays: Mindfulness, Menopause, and More

  

  As the holiday season approaches, my shoulders climb up to my ears in anticipatory stress. This year, however, I broke out of my usual pattern. Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Cool Christmas Gifts For Menopause Goddesses

  

  Only 39 more shopping days until Christmas , here are some wonderful possibilities to consider when shopping for the Menopause Goddess in your life. Or as a gif... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Cool Off With Menopause Aid: The Hot Flash Pillow

  

  Snowy Bells © lynette sheppard Whew. I just “finished” my semi-annual migration from Tahoe to Hawaii. When I left Tahoe it was a chilly 32 degrees – ideal for... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Oh Libido, Where Art Thou?

  

  Redwall Cavern and Dories © lynette sheppard Hi there Goddesses. I just got back from a long, glorious trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. An... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Menopause And Anxiety: The Night Terrors Pt. II

  

  Anxiety Medicine © wcjacobson Night time anxiety was such a common symptom among those of us going through menopause. Let me describe a couple more variations o... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Menopause And Anxiety: The Night Terrors Pt. I

  

  The Garden – wcj I’ve received a great many letters from readers confirming that the least talked about symptoms of menopause were afflicting them. Like many... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Menopause Mailbag: Hot Flashes, Anxiety, Insomnia, and More

  

  High Country Reflection © lynette sheppard This month’s menopause mailbag deals with hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, and so much more. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Perils of Perimenopause Include Weight Gain

  

  You have symptoms of perimenopause and you’ve noticed is that your weight is slowly creeping up** and nothing you do diet wise is helping, so what is going on? Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Celebrate The Dance of Menopause

  

  Dance of the Flowers © lynette sheppard Menopause can be a difficult transition sometimes. It can also be a freeing, amazing time for growth and celebration.... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Menopause Mailbag: Readers Q & A

  

  Coneflower Medley © lynette sheppard Menopause Goddess Blog gets voluminous amounts of mail – while we have tried to answer everyone, sometimes it just isn’t... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The Forgotten Five: The Worst Menopause Symptoms You Never Heard About

  

  Femininity © lynette sheppard A few weeks, ago I was contacted by a producer from a new television show scheduled to air this fall and specifically geared to... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Menopause and Osteoporosis: An Unfortunate Match

  

  Meriel Anderson shares information and hope for menopausal bone health in this guest blog post. There are steps we can take right now to ensure stronger,... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Bacterial Vaginosis During Menopause

  

  Oyster Plant © lynette sheppard This week’s guest post also focuses on vaginal health. Written by Patrick Ross, this offering addresses an uncomfortable... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Having A Healthy Sex Life After Menopause

  

  Dry Leaf © lynette sheppard Loss of desire. Vaginal dryness. Painful intercourse. All of these Menopausal symptoms might seem like the beginning of the end of... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE