“The mother-daughter relationship is at the headwaters of every woman’s health,” writes menopause expert Dr. Christiane Northrup. “Our bodies and our beliefs about them ...

Advice for My Daughters About Menopause

According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of a hot flash include: A feeling of warmth that comes on quickly and spreads to your face and upper torso Flushing of the skin Rapid ...

9 Products to Help Relieve Your Hot Flashes

My mother-in-law once said I talk to hear myself talk. That comment did not make me happy (and yes, I loved my mother-in-law). I do admit, however, that I’m a huge talker. But during ...

5 Mistakes Couples Make During Menopause

Hot flashes not only make a woman physically uncomfortable but she’s often embarrassed if others are nearby. To help her through those awkward moments, here are five things not to say to a ...

5 Things Not to Say to a Woman Having a Hot Flash

The North American Menopause Society sends this encouraging message about menopause: “Many women experience a newfound sense of freedom and anticipate personal growth.” They’re right! Here are six ...

6 Reasons to Be Upbeat About Menopause

When a hot flash hits, your life is instantly interrupted. That flash of heat not only sparks a fiery response in you, but it can ignite reactions among family members, too. Here are tips to help ...

5 Ways to Help Your Family Handle Your Hot Flashes

Spoiling. The word worries us. We’re afraid to spoil our children for fear they won’t grow into responsible adults. We’re afraid to spoil our pets for fear they’ll become ...

8 Ways to Spoil Yourself in Menopause

Menopause sounded wonderful to me. I figured it meant the end of PMS, periods, and birth control. Sure, I’d heard about hot flashes, but that’s the only negative I had on my radar. ...

5 Things I Wish My Husband Knew About Menopause

The Change of Life sent my cravings for sweet and salty foods soaring. One February, my mom ordered us a gift basket for Valentine’s Day filled with chocolate hearts, gourmet popcorn, ...

Winning the War Against Menopausal Weight Gain

Almost everyone knows what a hot flash is but here are some facts not everyone knows. Study up and amaze your friends with your hot flash expertise. Hot flashes are not always the first sign ...

Interesting Facts About Hot Flashes

When my friend Carey was 52, she attended the opening of a new restaurant. In the middle of the festivities, she experienced a hot flash. Her face went beat red. Beads of sweat shone on her ...

Dealing With the Embarrassment of Hot Flashes

As I approached menopause, my doctor never warned me I’d face challenges. When sex and then simply walking became painful, I feared pelvic floor prolapse. Luckily, after a visit to the ...

Advocating for Your Own Health in Menopause

I love posting heartwarming menopause stories on my menopause blog. And yes, there are heartwarming menopause stories! One of my favorites is the story of Sirena Pellarolo, who worked as a high ...

When Hot Flashes Strike at Work

When I was in fifth grade, my friend Carolyn showed me the calendar she used to track her periods. She circled those days with a red pen. Standing next to Carolyn’s desk in 1965, I never would ...

Keeping Track of Your Hot Flash Symptoms

I love the North Carolina State Fair. From the onion rings to the cows and chickens to the hand-stitched quilt display to the Ferris wheel, I love it all. But one year, when I was in the thick of ...

How to Talk to Your Family About Your Menopause Symptoms

During the roller coaster of menopause, walking was a lifeline for me. My gym friends and I pounded the treadmills as we discussed everything from relationship woes to world events to the latest ...

Exercise: A Menopause Lifeline

When florists have hot flashes, they can do what my friend Mae Lee does. Mae Lee hurries to the walk-in cooler at the Flower Patch, the shop where she works. Surrounded by roses, lilies, ...

Different Women, Different Hot Flashes

My gynecologist is a hoot! He cracks corny jokes, and since he was raised in Canada, he often interjects a bit of French. He makes a doctor’s visit fun. Even better, he listens when it’s time to ...

How to Follow the Doctor's Orders for Hot Flash Treatment

Your first period. I bet you’ve never forgotten it. Mine was on my 13th birthday. I knew to expect my first period, but I sure was shocked to see that blood. My mom had ordered me a Modess Pads ...

At What Age Does Menopause Start?

“I’m drenched with sweat!” I announced to my husband Cliff in the middle of a January night. “I bet this is menopause.” I’d read about the dreaded night sweats. “You’ve got too many blankets ...

What Is the Difference Between Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?

Hot flashes- women hear about them long before menopause, but what do they actually feel like? How do you know if you’re having a hot flash or you’re just plain hot? I live in a large ...

How Can You Tell If You're Really Having a Hot Flash?