If declining estrogen plays a role in osteoporosis and bone health, it would make sense to focus on boosting estrogen in the body. Let's take a look at one of the ways to improve estrogen: HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), or as it's referred to today: MHT (Menopause Hormone Therapy). I will preface this post with … Continue reading Osteoporosis & HRT (MHT)
I'm a little cross-eyed from reading studies and research articles, so today we'll touch on something more personal and less statistic-driven. Though, you know there will be a few stats to accompany today's topic. I went into menopause at age 44. I was baffled. As a personal trainer and health-nut most of my adult-life, early … Continue reading Early Menopause & Osteoporosis
Last time I checked, I was 23. My roommates in Banff, Alberta made me a birthday cake with the numbers crafted from Smarties on top of vanilla icing. When did I become a 54-year-old in menopause with osteoporosis? Since this is the largest population with the condition, let's get into it. We may need 2 … Continue reading Osteoporosis & Menopause
I remember experiencing my first hot flash around age 31. It accompanied a lumbar spinal injury that left me bed-ridden for 33 days. My fiancé at the time used to patiently help me to the washroom. On one such trip, as he supported my weight so I could stand, an immense hot flash hit and … Continue reading What Else Causes Hot flashes?
Decades ago, when I first trained as a Personal Trainer, weight loss and strength training were the main gaols of many. We were taught that to achieve these goals was a simple matter of math. Weight loss = use more calories than you eat. Muscle gain = lift weights and consume more protein and calories. … Continue reading Health is a Matter of Math
There are 12 signs in astrology. We can learn about our influences at birth by looking at which sign Chiron was in. Each sign defines an area of your life. Since we’ve learned a bit about Chiron and what he represents (The Wounded Healer), we can look at which sign he arrived in at your … Continue reading What does Chiron Return in Pisces mean?
There are 12 signs in astrology. We can learn about our influences at birth by looking at which sign Chiron was in. Each sign defines an area of your life. Since we’ve learned a bit about Chiron and what he represents (The Wounded Healer), we can look at which sign he arrived in at your … Continue reading What does Chiron Return in Aquarius mean?
There are 12 signs in astrology. We can learn about our influences at birth by looking at which sign Chiron was in. Each sign defines an area of your life. Since we’ve learned a bit about Chiron and what he represents (The Wounded Healer), we can look at which sign he arrived in at your … Continue reading What does Chiron Return in Capricorn mean?
There are 12 signs in astrology. We can learn about our influences at birth by looking at which sign Chiron was in. Each sign defines an area of your life. Since we’ve learned a bit about Chiron and what he represents (The Wounded Healer), we can look at which sign he arrived in at your … Continue reading What does Chiron Return in Sagittarius mean?
There are 12 signs in astrology. We can learn about our influences at birth by looking at which sign Chiron was in. Each sign defines an area of your life. Since we’ve learned a bit about Chiron and what he represents (The Wounded Healer), we can look at which sign he arrived in at your … Continue reading What does Chiron Return in Scorpio mean?
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