Archive for the 'Menopause' Category
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Among nutritional factors, dried plum (prunes; Prunus domestica L.) is most effective for preventing and reversing bone loss.
Researchers in Oklahoma and Florida examined the extent to which dried plum reverses bone loss in osteopenic postmenopausal women. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Diet-Nutrition, Menopause, Osteoporosis | Comments Off on Benefits of prunes for postmenopausal women
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna reported disappointing results. (more…)
Menopause, Pomegranate, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Pomegranate seed oil and menopausal symptoms
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
There are few effective treatments for hot flushes in post-menopausal breast cancer survivors.
During the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina reported the results from a pilot study. (more…)
Cancer, Menopause, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on St John’s wort and hot flushes in women with breast cancer history
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Acupuncture is often used in obstetrics and gynecology. But is it useful to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Researchers at Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, Korea, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Menopause | Comments Off on Acupuncture as a treatment for PMS
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Researchers at The Ohio State University, in Columbus, recorded the effects of conjugated linoleic acid (an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid) and safflower oils on blood sugar levels, blood lipids, and inflammation. (more…)
Cholesterol/Lipids, Diabetes Mellitus, Menopause, Obesity, Omega-6 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on Effects of safflower oil and linoleic acid in diabetes
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a plant in the mustard family has been used in the Andes to manage anemia, infertility, and female hormone balance.
Researchers in South Korea and the UK reviewed the evidence for relieving symptoms of menopause. (more…)
Menopause | Comments Off on Maca plant as a treatment for menopausal symptoms
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Researchers at San Marcos University, in Lima, Peru, conducted a meta-analysis of their effect on the severity of hot flushes in postmenopausal women. (more…)
Flavonoids (Soy), Menopause, Phytoestrogens | Comments Off on Soy vs hormone therapy to treat hot flushes
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated the evidence regarding the effects of herbal and dietary supplements on cognition (ability to reason) in menopause. (more…)
Flavonoids (Soy), Ginkgo, Herbals, Menopause, Phytoestrogens, Prof. Ernst | Comments Off on Herbal and dietary supplements on cognition in menopause
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
Researchers at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, observed the effect of yoga on menopausal symptoms. (more…)
Menopause, Yoga | Comments Off on Effect of yoga on menopausal symptoms
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Researchers in Korea and the US studied EstroG-100 — a mixture of standardized extracts of Cynanchum wilfordii, Phlomis umbrosa and Angelica gigas. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Herbals, Menopause | Comments Off on Effect of EstroG-100 on menopausal symptoms
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence during menopause (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginkgo, Menopause | Comments Off on Do herbals and dietary supplements affect cognitive decline?
Friday, July 15th, 2011
The beneficial effects of soy protein, soy isoflavones, and their metabolites on women’s health are unclear.
So, the North American Menopause Society convened a seminar of experts in the field. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Cancer, Flavonoids (Soy), Heart Disease, Menopause, Stroke | Comments Off on The role of soy isoflavones in menopausal health
Friday, July 15th, 2011
Researchers at Sao Paulo State University, in Brazil, determined the individual and combined effects of resistance training and soy isoflavone on body composition. (more…)
Exercise, Menopause | Comments Off on Effects of resistance training and soy on postmenopausal women
Friday, June 17th, 2011
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Calcium, Cholesterol/Lipids, DHEA, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Homeopathy, Menopause, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Vitamin D, Vitamins | Comments Off on CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Headache/Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menopause, Menstruation, Pain-Back, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Surgery | Comments Off on A systematic review of reflexology
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
Hot flashes are a common symptom during the menopause transition or following breast cancer treatment.
During the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, researchers at various centers in the US reported their findings. (more…)
Cancer, Flaxseed, Menopause | Comments Off on Evaluating flaxseed to treat hot flashes
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Some herb remedies seem useful, according to researchers at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in Italy. (more…)
Chasteberry, Evening Primrose, Ginkgo, Menopause, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on Review: Herbal treatments for prementrual syndrome
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
The chemical structure of isoflavones is very similar to that of estrogen.
Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Flavonoids (Soy), Menopause | Comments Off on Isoflavones and bone health
Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Black/Blue Cohosh, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, DHEA, Dong Quai, Evening Primrose, Exercise, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginseng, Hypnosis, Menopause, Relaxation, Vitamins, Yam Extract, Yoga | Comments Off on Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Monday, April 11th, 2011
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient. (more…)
Menopause, Prof. Ernst, Yoga | Comments Off on An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms