It has been estimated that as many as 80% of women
experience hot flashes, night sweats and poor sleep quality in midlife. For 20% of these women the frequency and
severity of menopausal symptoms interfere with quality
of life. For years doctors have treated these women with low dose hormone replacement
therapy (HRT). Unfortunately HRT has
been linked to an increased risk of blood clots, strokes and certain cancers. But
new research seems to indicate that the antidepressant Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is nearly as effective as HRT in reducing menopausal related discomforts. Of course Effexor has it’s own set of
side effects but it may be an option for many women for whom hormone replacement
therapy is not an option. If you suffer from hot flashes and night
sweats and you are concerned about hormone replacement therapy ask your doctor
for the latest information on the benefits/risks of an antidepressant treatment.
Aviator sunglasses . . . all the celebrities wear them. You may you look edgy, glamorous and like a celebrity in your aviator sunglasses
but they aren’t good for you. The
metal frames on this very popular style of eyewear reflect the sun and may
cause the skin on your face to burn. Dermatologists suggest sunglasses with plastic frames that wrap around the
eye area and mirrored lenses because they block more UV rays than tinted lens. Looking glamorous in aviator sunglasses comes with a high price -- wrinkles and uneven skin tone.
Make the time to be good to you
and “detox” your makeup bag. That clumpy tube of mascara that did not give you
the long and voluminous lashes you were promised is not going to improve with
age . . . it’s growing bacteria that could give you a nasty eye infection.
Good Health!
Terry
“If
you can’t tone it . . . tan it.”
~ Unknown
