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My magnifying mirror is the bane of my existence.  If I didn’t need it to pluck my eyebrows, it would be in a landfill somewhere.  I don’t need a reminder that I am approaching my twilight years!  Menopause brings about many changes in the body’s functions, hormonal composition, and appearance. One of the more noticeable changesContinue reading “MENOPAUSE WRINKLES AND WATTLES – YOUR MAGNIFYING MIRROR IS NOT YOUR BEST FRIEND”

Our bodies don’t metabolize calories as efficiently. Along comes menopause, and we are hit with a double whammy.

A perspective of the human aging process

First, let’s back up. Iron is an essential nutrient for women and men.  It builds healthy red blood cells that, in turn, carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Muscles need iron as well in order to support muscle metabolism and healthy connective tissue. Before menopause, women need about 18 milligrams of iron each day, whichContinue reading “DO POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMEN NEED IRON SUPPLEMENTS?”

If you have followed my CoolSculpting progress for the last two months, you are aware that my first procedure was done in October. My final session was performed the first of November and I will have a follow-up appointment in three months, which will determine how effective the procedure was. At this point, I canContinue reading “COOLSCULPTING PART III – FOR MENOPAUSE FAT”

“Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is a thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen.

WHO KNEW?? A few months ago, I posted about drooling in the blog, “Pass Me the Drool Cup, Please.” Little did I know that, besides being an embarrassment and inconvenience, drooling can also cause a yeast infection in the corners of the mouth. As mentioned in my previous blog, this is due to the lossContinue reading “MENOPAUSE WARNING: DROOLING CAUSES MOUTH YEAST INFECTION”

I had my first session of CoolSculpting and found it to be a thoroughly pleasant experience.  Of course, most any procedure would be, compared to the spine and knee surgeries I have had, plus injections in my feet for various maladies! The procedure was done in my dermatologist’s office and performed by a very pleasant,Continue reading “COOLSCULPTING FOR MENOPAUSE PAUNCH – PART II”