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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons

11/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Women who suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding are recommended to supplement with Shepherd’s purse

Menorrhagia, a condition better known as heavy menstrual bleeding, is a very common condition in women. It’s also one of the main reasons for impaired quality of life and iron-deficiency anemia in women — making the need for treatment a priority. One natural way to treat the condition is to supplement it with shepherd’s purse (Capsella […]

11/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Wheatgrass helps manage cholesterol levels in menopausal women

People with hyperlipidemia have high levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Fortunately, research has found a natural medicine to reduce these lipid levels. A study in the Journal of Dietary Supplements has suggested that taking wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) supplements can improve cholesterol levels of hyperlipidemic individuals, particularly in menopausal women. For the […]

11/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The beneficial effects of wheatgrass on menopausal women

Research has suggested that women with hyperlipidemia may benefit from taking wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) supplements. The study, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, assessed the effect of wheatgrass on atherogenic lipoproteins, inflammation, and menopausal symptoms. For the study, researchers at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India recruited 59 hyperlipidemic […]

11/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Women whose diets have more antioxidants are less likely to experience menopausal symptoms

Research has discovered another benefit of following a diet rich in antioxidants: Women are less likely to experience menopausal symptoms. Menopause occurs when a woman has not menstruated for 12 consecutive months and can no longer become pregnant naturally. In most women, it occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can also […]

11/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Slim isn’t enough: Post-menopausal women need to be fit too in order to avoid breast cancer risk

Post-menopausal women with a normal body mass index (BMI), but who have high amounts of body fat are more prone to breast cancer, a study presented to the American Association for Cancer Research found. This means that for post-menopausal women, it is not enough to be slim but to be fit as well in order […]

11/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Shepherd’s purse alleviates heavy menstrual bleeding

A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has found that the extract of shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is an effective way to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the leading causes of poor quality of life and iron deficiency anemia in women. Researchers from Shahid Beheshti University […]

10/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Better bone density achieved by simply eating more dried plums

There are many natural ways to improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis later in life. One of these is eating more dried plums, according to researchers from Florida State University and Oklahoma State University. In the study, which was published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the researchers evaluated two groups of postmenopausal women over a […]

10/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A guide to knowing how much water you should be drinking every day

How much water should you be drinking every day? The amount of water every person needs depends on several factors: weight, age, and activity level. Here is a guide to calculate how much water you should be drinking every day based on your own needs. (h/t to GoodHousekeeping.com) In general, women should drink about nine […]

10/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Motherwort helps menopausal women manage their weight

Motherwort (Leonurus sibiricus), a popular functional food and medicinal herb, has been known to be beneficial for women, especially older women. In a study published in the Journal of Natural Medicines, it was found that motherwort can help menopausal women manage their weight and prevent weight gain. Menopausal women are more likely to gain weight because of […]

10/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pilates better than conventional therapeutic exercises in decreasing pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis

More and more people suffer from pain because of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. Fortunately, a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice revealed that there is a safe and effective way to treat osteoarthritis of the knee naturally. Researchers from the Islamic Azad University and the University of Isfahan […]

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