Did we bum you out this month talking about memory loss and menopause? If so, I’d like to share one of my favorite quotes that always makes me feel better: Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. Albert Schweitzer A little memory loss can be very helpful when striving to be […]
Archives for 2015
Perimenopausal Memory Loss – You Are Not Alone
The studies, articles and information I have recently discovered on the Internet over the last few weeks linking memory loss and perimenopause have been fascinating. And, self-prophetic. I do not feel so crazy or scared. I feel relieved that I’m not alone. Every day when I have periods of brain fog and short-term memory loss […]
Can Food Help Keep Our Memory Strong?
Today I forgot my neighbor’s name. Oh, sure I could give myself an out and say “That’s okay—I haven’t lived here long” but it doesn’t make me feel any better. I see her all the time. Memory is a precious gift. We take it for granted when we are young and laugh about “losing it” […]
Menopausal Memory Tips for March
These days I’m spending a lot of time preaching to my 11 year-old son about getting organized—all so he can remember that he has math homework, needs to take a sack lunch tomorrow and to please, please brush his teeth before he goes to bed. In the midst of all of this, I’m trying to […]
How to Prevent Wrinkles with Food
Got wrinkles? Five years ago I wasn’t as interested in anti-wrinkle remedies as I am today. Today lotions and potions line my bathroom sink like a department store beauty counter. All with promises to slow down the aging process and regain a youthful glow. However, those pesky wrinkles, sagging neck skin and ugly age spots […]
Still Here
Hello! I’m still here. Kind of a weird statement, but each day I’m appreciating life more and more. I’ve always had a fairly strong love affair with life, but even more so now that I’ve had a near-death experience. So, right up front – that is my point. Things can get worse. Yes, you might […]
Chicken and Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Have you seen it before?—baby kale leaves. I stumbled on a package of baby kale in the store the other day and knew it would be perfect for this delicious Chicken and Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. This just might be my most favorite kale salad ever. The original recipe is adaptation from a Sunset magazine salad where […]
Will Using Artificial Sweeteners Help You Lose Weight?
I am asked about my opinion on artificial sweeteners more than any other nutrition question. Honestly, it’s the hardest one to answer because I do like to drink an “occasional” diet soda. Ask me if I ever drink a REAL soda though and the answer is a really easy– NO way! I can’t even imagine […]
Confused About Hormone Replacement Therapy? You’re Not Alone
Were you surprised? I was! After learning about Steph’s near death experience, I wondered…could it really have been caused by her hormone replacement therapy? After a few sleepless nights, I decided to review the research again regarding the use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Here is what I found. There have been many large trials […]
You Better Start Listening
Well, my journey to good health during perimenopause took a crazy twist a couple of weeks ago. If you keep up with the blog, you may have noticed that I’ve been absent – more absent than any of you will ever know. Two weeks ago I almost lost my life due to blood clots (pulmonary […]