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The Fabulous Four Challenge

If you have not tried this tip, it just might change your life…  If you are struggling with weight loss, especially as a middle-aged woman, and you feel that you have done everything people have told you to do, and nothing is working, try this tip: STOP COUNTING CALORIES….
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What is Perimenopause?

What is perimenopause you ask? Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver breaks it down… What is Perimenopause? The average age for menopause is 51. Menopause is defined by the date in time exactly one year after your last period (due to the natural decline of our reproductive hormones). As…
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Top 10 Tips to Limit Chronic Inflammation

Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s top tips for fighting chronic inflammation and fatigue in menopause…. Do you feel tired?  Are you experiencing unexpected mood swings and unexplained weight gain?  All of these symptoms can be linked to aging, menopause and chronic inflammation.  The Good News: A few small swaps in…
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7 Day Wellness Challenge

As summer approaches and restrictions are lifted, your day-to-day stress may also be easing up. Or maybe things seem to be more stressful than ever. Whatever your situation, taking a small amount of time to focus on your mental and physical health is essential to your well-being. Each day…
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Top Foods To Battle Hot Flashes in Menopause

Feeling hot hot hot? If you are one of the 75% of women that will experience hot flashes associated with menopause, I have some good news for you.   We understand that hot flashes can happen at any time of the day and can be severely distressing and disruptive.   Hot…
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5 Tips To Fight Menopausal Belly Fat (that really work)

Weight gain may seem unavoidable as you reach middle age, but it doesn’t have to be… As estrogen levels begin to fluctuate, you start to experience signs of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes, as well as noticing that your pants may be getting a…
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Menopause Weight Gain? Inflammation May Be The Culprit

Menopause Weight Gain? Inflammation May Be The Culprit (And 5 Things You Can Do About It Right Now) It’s apparent that weight loss is much more than just calories in and calories out,1,2 so what are the other variables involved?  Current research is finding that chronic systemic inflammation is a…
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6 Tests To Maximize Your Well Woman Exam In Menopause

6 Tests To Maximize Your Well Woman Exam In Menopause During your well woman exam, your doctor asks how you’ve been feeling, does a brief exam, and usually orders blood work. She might rattle off the names of a couple of lab tests she’s ordering, like a CBC (complete blood…
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