Menopause News Flash: Chinese Herbs May Reduce Hot Flashes

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Women taking a Chinese herbal formula called Er-xian decoction (EXD) experienced 62 percent fewer menopausal hot flashes than they had before treatment, according to a new study from Hong Kong. Still, it’s worth mentioning that women taking a placebo experienced a 52-percent drop.

Think before you pop: Taking an Aspirin daily to prevent heart attack and stroke actually provides little benefit—but carries some risk, according to new research from the University of Alberta.

For women who suffer from hot flashes and night sweats, high levels of routine daily physical activity—from running errands to performing chores—may be the key to a better night’s sleep, according to new research published in Menopause.

Remember: All hormones are not created equal! Here is some new research on Prempro, which is a non-bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (estrogen plus progestin).

THE LIGHTER SIDE

Tune in: On April 9 at 10am EST Ellen will be on “January Jones Sharing Success Stories” at BlogTalkRadio.com. And on April 29, you can join Ellen and Dr. Miriam Greene on Doctor Radio, SiriusXM 81 at noon EST.

Every day we are alive, we age. Don’t miss my recent GenerationFabulous post, “Menopause Mondays: What Aging Gracefully Means to Me.” Bonus: you can read what tons of other GenFab gals think about aging!

April’s EllenDolgen.com giveaway includes a bottle of Femestra (valued at $39.99) and a bottle of Positively Pink™ Multi-Vitamin (valued at $19.99) from Delta Labs! Enter now and good luck, sisters!

Is it hot in here or is it just you? Get discounts on great menopause products, courtesy of EllenDolgen.com. Available now: cooling clothes, a sleek and discrete chargeable fan, and more. Enter promo code “ellend” to save serious cash!

In case you missed a moment of the Menopause Mondays^TM Google Hangout, re-live the fun here.