Golden Leaf Health Center

Don't forget about your bones! Ladies don't underestimate the benefits of weight resistance training. Start early and start now. If you are in your 50's make sure to get a DEXA scan. Know your numbers Remember the choices we make today will affect the quality of life we have later no matter how old you are. Most women hit their peak bone mass in their 20's. And it just drops from then on. The compounding effects continue through menopause as your estrogen levels drop.... Protect your bones: Vitamin D Vitamin K2 MK7 Calcium Weight bearing exercise No smoking Healthy Body weight Estrogen Therapy (BHRT)

I speak to many women that say " I feel like I'm in menopause". I want to be clear that you aren't in menopause until you have reached 12 months with ZERO menstrual bleeding. Perimenopause is interesting because a woman can go 9...10...11 months with no menstrual cycle and then BOOM she has a period . Start the clock over! Sorry boo you aren't menopause yet.... Here are some cool facts: The average menopausal age of a women is 52 2 million women per year reach menopause in the US. That's 6,000 women every day! 40% of a women's life will be in postmenopause!

Menopause is not a pathological state and for most women it is a natural process. Symptoms associated with menopause are due to the decrease in estrogen, progesterone, and androgens (Testosterone, DHEA, Androstenedione, etc.). And although there are many natural options for women who are seeking treatment to reduce these symptoms don't underestimate the importance of reducing stress, having a healthy diet, exercise, and reducing alcohol consumption.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States according to the CDC. 1 in 5 women will die of heart disease and what is shocking is that after Menopause the number of deaths jumps to 1 in 3! Know your numbers: Blood Pressure Cholesterol... Weight Minutes of Exercise each week # of family members within early onset heart disease or heart attack With this in mind I am always discussing and evaluating cardiovascular risk with my patients, especially my menopause patients. See more

Reaching menopause can be a major milestone but many women suffer from unwanted symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and vaginal dryness and often don’t know where to turn for support. I come across many patients who have been searching for help for a long time, who’s doctor’s don’t know what to do to help them. You don’t have to suffer through menopause! There are many options for you to not only improve your quality of life by reducing your symptoms but also protect your... longevity as well. Some of these options can include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, nutritional supplementation, herbs, and diet and lifestyle changes. Each woman is different and may find that certain therapies that work for other women may not work for them. And that is ok! Working with an experienced doctor who knows how to guide you through this process can make a world of difference. -Dr. Ashley Alexis, ND See more