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Using Bioidentical Hormones for Menopause Relief

Using Bioidentical Hormones for Menopause Relief For those of you unfamiliar with the term ‘bioidentical hormones,’ here is a brief explanation. Bioidentical hormones are made to duplicate the molecular structure of the hormones in your own body. Do not confuse them with synthetic hormones. Bioidentical hormones are manufactured for your own body. They cannot be patented. Synthetic hormones such as …

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Memory! What’s that?

I am rapidly approaching 54.  I can’t believe I’ve lived this long—never thought it would happen. It’s odd—I can vividly remember being five-years old, coming back from the coast early from our vacation because Hurricane Camille was approaching shore.  I vividly remember the high winds whipping the car and feeling as though the hurricane was going to catch us.  I …

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Low Intensity Exercise and Weight Control

There’s no doubt that high intensity exercise has benefits, but when it comes to weight loss and cardiovascular health, not everyone is comfortable with working up a drenching sweat. Some people like to take it slower, but still want the benefits that exercise has to offer. Is that possible? According to a new study, low intensity exercise has benefits too …

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Looking for Sleep in all the Wrong Places

Looking for sleep in all the wrong places? To sleep perchance to dream? This eludes so many. Insomnia claws our eyes open to stare at an unforgiving LED screen as the clock marks the minutes. You may be one of those so afflicted but you don’t like the drug hangover that OTC medicine gives you the next morning. Consider lavender …