Painful Relations Past Menopause. Is it all related to Hormonal Imbalance?

Most menopausal changes in women are manageable, but one problem is often ignored until it becomes advanced: vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA). Also known as genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).

VVA... Do you know what it is?

There is an association between VVA and painful intercourse, called dyspareunia, which is estimated to affect around half of all women at some point in their lives. Inadequate lubrication is a common cause of dyspareunia which...

Plant Based Diet Benefits

If you’ve been a carnivore all your life, you may not think twice about dishing up a steak for dinner or cooking up some ham for lunch. But more and more people are starting to...

Healthy Additions To Pasta

If you’re a pasta lover and simply can’t get enough of the stuff, chances are good you’re on the lookout for what you can add to pasta to make it even healthier. While pasta itself...

Benefits of a (More) Plant-Based Diet for Seniors

The benefits of a plant-based diet for seniors include increased weight loss, decreased inflammation, and a lower risk of disease. Here’s why you should try it.

The Health Benefits of Ashitaba

You won’t want to overlook what Ashitaba has to offer you. This plant has been around for many years, and is often considered to be one of the top medicinal plants available today. It’s sometimes...

Summer Safety for Seniors

Summer is one of the best times of the year for seniors as they have less joint pain, a decreased risk of illness, and improved levels of vitamin D. However, a sunny day can quickly...

Why Are Fats Important in Your Diet? The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Dietary fat has had a pendulum-like reputation for the last several decades. Once demonized as a leading cause of heart disease, dietary fat is now on the upswing, featured in promising medical research and meal...

Probiotics Versus Digestive Enzymes: The Difference You Need To Know

You likely keep up on the latest in nutrition information – how many calories you should eat; what the best macro split may be; which superfoods you should be adding to your diet. All of this...