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Dietary Supplement relieves hot flushes/flashesPosted by kathryn on June 23, 2010
This just corroborates what I’ve been saying all along – CHANGE THE WAY U EAT! http://flashfree.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/wednesday-bubble-an-evolutionary-not-revolutionary-rx-for-hot-flashes/
Alcohol and Breast Cancer RiskPosted by kathryn on June 21, 2010
I was really surprised to read these stats. http://bit.ly/d7Id5S. Breast cancer risk increases more with alcohol consumption than taking HRT. From my perspective, it begs the question, when the HRT studies were done was alcohol consumption taken into consideration, as this would surely compound the risk? It also confirms that all things are relative and many, [...]
Cervical Cancer smear testPosted by kathryn on
Younger women are coming forward for a Pap smear when it’s their older sisters that a more susceptible: http://bit.ly/bWXj5i
Thinking of giving up smoking?Posted by kathryn on
This BMJ video should make up your mind – an interview with the redoubtable Richard Doll who highlighted smoking and cancer in the 1950′s. http://www.bmj.com/video/doll.dtl.
Long term absence due to stress down by 10%Posted by kathryn on
As with all surveys , it pays to read between the lines, even the authors of this article noted that some people don’t like to have ‘stress’ on their medical certificate as Mental health problems still carry a stigma and,
Jane Seymour and HRT dilemmaPosted by kathryn on June 14, 2010
Here is an excellent article I picked up via Daily Mail http://bit.ly/dCyItL . Jane tried HRT, was scared off it and then tried again for quality of life. End result? A combination of natural, pharmaceutical and spiritual. Thanks, Jane for such honest information. See more stories like this http://www.simplyhormones.com
Bad carbs increase candidaPosted by kathryn on
It’s those processed foods again – get it sorted! Most common symptoms are sugar cravings. http://bit.ly/axXF3e
How menopause nearly cost me my marriagePosted by kathryn on June 7, 2010
Do go out and buy “My Weekly” on 12th June and you’ll find an image of me on the front cover (yep!) and a full article inside on this very sensitive subject.
Wear sensible shoes – an age thingPosted by kathryn on
I can’t believe it, me who’s been wearing stillettos, forever trying to increase my 5’2″ height and horror of horrors, I appear to have the beginnings of a bunion…
The weight loss scandalPosted by kathryn on June 4, 2010
People are always asking me how to lose weight and I try not to get involved because it is such a complex subject. I do tell everyone that diets are a ‘no no’ but suggest they pick low GI (glycemic index) foods to eat so that they don’t upset their blood sugar and insulin levels.
I’m Kathryn Colas and Simply Hormones brings you the latest news on menopause and other women’s health issues like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and HRT. Learn what you need to know from someone who’s personally experienced and survived menopause or listen to my interviews with medical professionals on podcast anytime. For more information on the symptoms of menopause and how to live with it just visit my website SimplyHormones.com.
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