Varicose veins are dilated or twisted veins under the skin. Why are we talking about them on a menopause website? Because with the reduction of estrogen during this time, you becoming more prone to developing varicose veins. As estrogen has a role...

Cellulite describes the appearance of dimpling in the skin, it may look similar to the peel of an orange. It is caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis. It is caused by a loss of flexibility of the connective tissue and muscle...

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition. It can happen at any stage of life but it’s most common during the menopausal transition.

Common signs include

• Flushing and easy blushing
• Permanent redness
• Red Pustules (puss-filled bumps)
...

The skin changes in various ways during the menopausal transition and unfortunately incidents of menopausal acne are on the rise. Research is now finding that between 20-40% of menopausal women are struggling with acne. Acne does not reduce your...

Naturopathic medicine today is a science-based, holistic, natural approach to discovering the best health possible for you.

When considering Naturopathic medicine for Menopause specifically, it's important to assess the whole woman and not just...

A woman's urinary health can start to deteriorate with menopause. The official name is urogenital atrophy. While this term includes the vagina as well as the urinary tract, we are going to focus on the urinary system. Atrophy means to...

Unfortunately, the world we live in is becoming increasingly toxic. The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat, may all be contaminated.

When our body is exposed to a toxin its primary concern is to remove it from the blood and put...

When comparing cultures that embrace menopause, as opposed to the Western culture that tries to avoid or delay menopause, one of the big differences is contribution.

When you step up into the wise woman's role, you step up in the eyes of...

Symptoms of poor nerve health include numbness, pins, and needles, tingling, stabbing, throbbing, freezing, burning, weakness, and sensitivity. The most common symptoms women complain about during menopause include the sensation of crawling...

Many women complain about muscle pain whether it be cramping, spasms, twitches, general tension or even muscular fatigue or weakness. If you’re not looking after your muscles, they won't look after you. 

If you are still...