Sarcopenia in Menopause: Why You Lose Muscle So Fast
Reviewed by Pharmacist Vilma Mendonça, CRF 9930RJ – Specialist in Phytotherapy and Homeopathy You have noticed that your strength is not what it used to be. Climbing stairs tires you more. Carrying groceries has become harder. Your body feels heavier but at the same time, weaker. And the scale shows a similar number to before, […]
Menopause Hip Pain at Night: Why It Happens and How to Sleep Without Pain
Reviewed by Pharmacist Vilma Mendonça, CRF 9930RJ – Specialist in Phytotherapy and Homeopathy It’s 2 a.m. You’re Exhausted. And your Hip Hurts Terribly See exactly what’s going on and what you can do tonight You lie down. Finally. After a long day, the pillow feels like the most desirable place in the world. But […]
Perimenopause: What It Is, When It Starts, and Why Nobody Prepared You for It
Reviewed by Pharmacist Vilma Mendonça, CRF 9930RJ — Specialist in Phytotherapy and Homeopathy You are 38, 40, 43 years old. Your menstrual cycles have changed sometimes shorter, sometimes longer, sometimes just different. You sleep poorly. You feel anxious for no apparent reason. Your mood shifts at a speed that frightens you. You gain weight without […]
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
Reviewed by Pharmacist Vilma Mendonça, CRF 9930RJ — Specialist in Phytotherapy and Homeopathy There is a symptom that affects more than half of all women. After menopause and most of them suffer in silence for years before ever mentioning it to a doctor. Vaginal dryness. Not just dryness during sex. Daily dryness. The kind that […]
What Happens to Cartilage During Menopause
Reviewed by Pharmacist Vilma Mendonça, CRF 9930RJ Specialist in Phytotherapy and Homeopathy If your knees creak when you climb stairs, your hips ache in the morning, or your fingers feel stiff before your first cup of coffee you are not imagining it, and you are not “just getting old.” What you are experiencing has […]
Magnesium for Menopause: What a Pharmacist Actually Recommends
Written by Vilma Mendonça – Pharmacist (CRF 9930RJ) Specialized in Phytotherapy, Homeopathy, and Cosmetology If you’re going through menopause and suffering from insomnia, anxiety, muscle cramps, or that persistent belly fat, magnesium may be the missing piece that no one has told you about.As a pharmacist with 20 years of experience, I see women […]
Medicinal Plants for Menopause: Complete Pharmacist Guide with Dosage and Contraindications
Medicinal Plant Active Compound Primary Indication Dosage Contraindications Black Cohosh Triterpenes Hot flashes, night sweats 40-80 mg/day Hepatic disease Red Clover Isoflavones Hot flashes, vaginal dryness 40-80 mg/day Hormone-dependent cancer Mulberry Anthocyanins Hot flashes, insomnia 200-400 mg/day Diabetes Sage Essential oils Night sweats 300-600 mg/day Epilepsy Passionflower Alkaloids Insomnia, anxiety 400-900 mg/day Pregnancy Ginger Gingerol […]
You Protection Against Menopause Belly
Unveiling the Connection Between Inflammation and Menopause Belly Menopause is a phase of significant transformations in the female body, and one of the most frustrating for many women. Is the appearance of stubborn fat in the abdominal region, affectionately dubbed “menopause belly.” But what truly lies behind this phenomenon? The answer often resides in a […]
Anti-Inflammatory Foods Your Shield Against Menopause Belly
Unveiling the Connection Between Inflammation and Menopause Belly Menopause is a phase of profound transformation in a woman’s body, and one of the most frustrating changes for many is the appearance of stubborn fat around the abdomen, often referred to as the “menopause belly.” But what is really behind this phenomenon? The answer often lies […]
Woman Belly Fat Weight Loss Drinks and Exercise
How to Reduce Menopause Belly: Proven Ways to Decrease Bloating and Belly Fat Menopause belly is not just about fat gain and this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of this phase. Many women notice that their abdomen feels bigger, heavier, and more uncomfortable, even without significant changes in diet or lifestyle. If your […]