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The Roundup: Fall News and Tidbits

Posted by Liz on Nov 30, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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Wow! Can you believe that we have reached the last month of the year? I haven’t done a Roundup in some time so in case you’ve missed something, I’m selecting my Fall favs for your perusal.

Enjoy!

•  Menophrenia? The Walking Dead have nothing on zombiepausal women. Welcome to the dark side of vintage advertising.
• HRT takes yet another hit. The U.S. Preventive Task Force says that hormone therapy will not protect you against chronic disease.
• Speak up! Women have plenty to say…except when it comes to corporate or governing bodies. It’s time to change that paradigm, don’t you think?
• Feeling Wheezy? What’s in your medicine cabinet? HRT may be worsening your asthma.
• I Put a Spell on You. If your flashing it out of control, you may want to see a hypnotist. That’s right; researchers say that hypnosis can significantly benefit number and severity of hot flashes.
• No Bones About It! Aging is part of the bone loss story. But what about your diet and the meds you take? Time to look closer and factors that may be influencing your skeleton.

The Roundup – Guest posts you don’t want to miss

Posted by Liz on Nov 8, 2010 in women's health | 0 comments

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Time to go outside the Roundup box. This month, I’ve decided to feature guest posts from 2010 that you don’t want to miss. These authors deserve your attention and your feedback. And my sincerest thanks to these beautiful women for adorning the pages of this blog and taking the time to share their thoughts, ideals and passions.

• Weight Loss: It’s in the Sea, by Danielle Omar – If you’re looking for the magic bullet, it doesn’t exist. But  when it comes to weight loss, the sea may help us in ways we’ve never considered.
• Designer Muffs: Cosmetic Surgery Below the Belt by Jesse Mendes – Designer vaginas. How did we get here? More importantly, where do we go from here?
• A Different Kind of Hot Flash by Erika Napoletano – Do you need? Erika explores the distinction between wants and needs and finds the love somewhere in the middle.
• Writing Your Way Through Change by Joanna Paterson – Are you a ‘Writer’ or a ‘writer?’ The written word may be the path that we’re all looking for.
• Do Women Lie When They Act Perfect by Kathy Korman Frey – Kathy teaches us about raising the bar on self-empowerment and change, one woman (and girl) at a time.
• Health Rx – The Buddy System by Sheryl Kraft – Friendships have a profound effect on physical and psychological health. Are you nuturing yours’?
• Taking on Self-Doubt, One Recipe at a Time by Wendy Scherer – Failed meal? It’s not rocket science; it’s learning an appreciation of self. You too, can do it. Wendy tells us why.

The Roundup – a few highlights

Posted by Liz on Jul 5, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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I would be remiss if I didn’t admit that this well-received monthly feature seems to have fallen off Flashfree post list. So, as of today, I am officially reviving it. Rather than list four month’s worth of  highlights, I’ve decided to pick and choose a few favourites so you don’t miss anything. Still, my mind isn’t yours’ so feel free to peruse the monthly archives.

Without further ado…

• Female viagra hits a new low in the bedroom. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is real to many women, who suffering from reduced libido and interest. But can a pill address the underlying issues, such as emotions, relationships, environment and hormones?
• HRT – Wait a moment! Stopping hormone replacement might be bad for your menopause. In fact, it appears that symptoms might suddenly appear out of nowhere.
• When it comes to calcium, think moderation. Women need calcium and vitamin D as they age. But too much of a good thing may be dangerous.
• That ole glass ceiling still isn’t cracked. Want a raise? Some individuals would have you believe that you should let your femininity drive your bargaining.
• HRT – Ask the hard questions. Are you considering starting hormone replacement? Be sure that you know the facts.
• It’s about time…weight, that is. The time of day may determine how much weight you gain as much as what you are eating.

The Roundup: January News and Tidbits

Posted by Liz on Jan 29, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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Is it already February? This year is going to fly by. Into the tens and closer to Spring! Let’s take a look at what January brought in terms of menopause and midlife:

• Needling your way into the ’10s- ACUFLASH is back in a big way, with more data showing the power of acupuncture for alleviating hot flashes.
• Wednesday Bubble: What’s black and red and so not over? – Are black cohosh and red clover safe and effective for menopausal symptoms? Take a look at this comparison to other treatments.
• Got ‘tude? – Leave those negative thoughts and impressions behind. They may be affecting how you experience menopause and even worsen symptoms.
• When it comes to physical fitness, forget the hormones –If you’re taking hormones to stave off the physical decline of old age, you’re wasting your time.
• Wednesday Bubble: Fiagra – Sex sells. Even during menopause.
• Preventing heart disease in menopause: it’s as easy as L-D-L – Wondering why heart disease risk increases as women age? Apparently, a surge in cholesterol levels just before menopause sets in is an important piece of the puzzle.
• Baby got back – That ass and thighs you’re trying to shed? Wait a minute; it might actually prolong your life.
• Wednesday bubble: take care of your wants and needles – Fear of needles may lead to laser acupuncture. However, there’s not a lot of evidence that it works.
• Keep it cool: SHEEX – This breathable fabric takes you off the court and into bed, night sweats – no worries!
• A doc and a diva walk up to a rooftop – Red not-so-hot Mama’s founder takes the conversation to the rooftop and pow wows with a doc about a hormonal patch. No, this is way too good to make up.
• Wednesday Bubble: Scentuelle seduction – deux – Time for the reveal! Here’s what I think about Scentuelle and its role in menopause strategies.

The Roundup: 2009

Posted by Liz on Dec 31, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

I had originally written a December Roundup like months prior. And it mysteriously disappeared into the black hole of writing, socks and earrings.

Taking a page from the book of “stir things up,” I decided to shed this year by posting some of my favorites. So, without further interruption, I bring you my top five of 2009. (BTW, I’d love to hear your feedback on the posts that rocked your world, made you happy or sad or that made you think a bit harder.)

• Pink Elephant – Sisters! Listen up – time to start supporting (and not bullying) one another in the workplace.
• Well Well Well – Is wellbeing reallly elusive during menopause?
• Are you rubberstamping the cougar narrative? – Meet Lina, the cougar of cougars who’s turning the notion of cougars on its head….and then some.
• Breast cancer – it’s personal. – My mother, my story. Can’t we do better?
• Wednesday Bubble: Bifocals, babies, hot steamy flashes of perspective. It is enough. – Writer and friend Patti Digh shows us why it’s time to call in the dumpster and accept.