When I first heard about low glycemic eating, it sounded like I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight. Big eye roll. Sorry, wish it was true. It’s not. BUT…..the reason lower glycemic eating is important for those of us in peri-menopause and beyond is because our body begins to process carbohydrates differently […]
More Helpful Sleep Tips
One of the biggest complaints about menopause is sleep. Or, more specifically—the sudden lack of sleep. And, there is nothing that can make a menopausal woman more cranky is being tired because you couldn’t get to sleep or even lovelier—you wake up at 2 am and can’t go back to sleep until 5 am. If […]
Easy and Natural Sleep Remedies
One night with no sleep I can handle. Two nights in a row? It’s scary. I can’t concentrate at work, I’m hungry all day and I have a tight fuse. Luckily, I rarely have more than one sleepless night in a row but when it has happened I’m quickly looking for remedies. Oh, truth be […]
The Results Are In!
Well, heading to a local healthcare provider who specializes in hormone therapy proved to be just the right course of action. I braved two weeks of the “Houzz” enhanced medical office, along with two weeks of tests that spanned from hormone to insulin levels. I knew that something needed to change because even though the […]
Can’t Sleep? Might Be Time for Change
All I need is a just a little more sleep,” I explained with a very cranky voice to Mr. H the other night. It was in response to a meltdown I had earlier after missing a work deadline. What I should have said is …I need A LOT more sleep. I’m ashamed to admit that […]
Sleep Like a Beauty
August is officially “sleep month” here at Body of Eve, so I’ve decided to kick it off with a little information about how much sleep we need and how it changes as we move through our journey to menopause. I have definitely had some sleep issues since I entered perimenopause, which I attribute to my […]
Is it Time to Breakup with Sugar?
Oh no, he’s back. After four days away at a Blogher conference, I’ve rekindled my relationship sugar. I wasn’t looking for him but he slipped back in my diet like a long lost boyfriend hoping he could restart that love affair. It just that sugar makes us feel so good—at first. In fact, we are […]
Having a Hot Flash? Maybe Some “Covers Off Chardonnay” Will Help?
As we wind down Hot Flash Month, I was excited to discover a fun website/blog: http://hotflashwines.com/blog/. Just like me, you are probably wondering what the heck this site might offer? Well, it’s just as billed—wine for hot flashes, along with other menopausal moods. Below is how the group of women behind the site describe what […]
What is a Hot Flash?
Well, Hello! Today’s post is literally about hot flashes because I’ve had a number of people ask me in the past week exactly what is a “hot flash” and how do they know if they are having one. It became clear that I needed to step back to the beginning because there are probably many […]
Cool News About Hot Flashes: Weight Loss Helps
It’s hot here today. I think it’s at least 95 degrees. Great if you have time to spend it at the beach but not if you just moved into a new home (5 weeks ago now) and still have boxes sitting in the hallway. I am making a pledge, right now, to get those unpacked, […]