Dear Minnie Pauz Fans,
One of the biggest issues we face before, during and after menopause is getting enough SLEEP! There's a different story for every woman and we really don't put enough importance on the effect all those sleepless nights are having on our lives. From peri-menopause to post-menopause, women report the most sleeping problems. Most notably, these are due to hot flashes, mood disorders, insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing. Sleep problems are often accompanied by depression and anxiety. In addition to the common sleep problems that we have throughout menopause, you could also have Sleep Apnea which can have devestating effects on your heart. I created this page to help tie in with the other symptoms.

So please take a close look at your sleep situation as a possible way to improve some of your other symptoms and pass along any tips you might have on the blog or message board!

One of my favorite cartoons relating to this subject is "Non-Sleeping Beauty". :) Oh, I have two new cartoons this month (non-sleep related). You can see all 300+ cartoons when you sign up to receive this free newsletter. Please don't share this page with anyone....instead, encourage them to sign up for my newsletter on their own!
 

A wonderful new book for you!I know for a fact that so many of you are struggling with unexpected and unexplained weight gain since starting with menopause. There's hope and inspiration in this cheery, but serious book by Staness Jonekos who had a pretty scary experience when: "At forty-seven, I was busy planning my first wedding after thirty years of dating in Los Angeles. It was a joyful time, with the exception of hourly hot flashes, weight gain that made it impossible to preorder the wedding dress of my choice and a vagina that was in no mood for a honeymoon." Staness (she explains her name in the book and basically every time she meets someone...lol) has put together a program that is helping women find the body, health and spirit they thought was lost forever! Wait until you see the pictures on her website! There's so much information in the book (please buy here) including recipes, charts for tracking your symptoms, goal sheets and so much more!

Menopause Health: New Study Confirms Calcium and Vitamin D Prevent Bone Fractures

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in the five to seven years after menopause, making them more susceptible to osteoporosis and fractures.  In a recent study from the Jan 10, 2010 issue of the British Medical Journal, it was confirmed that taking both calcium and vitamin D together on a daily basis significantly reduces the risk of bone fractures
 
 

One Million Strong Starts with One-YOU! (Recommended Strongly by Dee) The Love/Avon Army of Women, an initiative of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, thanks to a generous grant from the Avon Foundation for Women offers a revolutionary new opportunity for YOU to partner with research scientists to move breast cancer beyond a cure. http://www.armyofwomen.org

For permanent hair removal, electrolysis is the only solution. It works almost anywhere on the body, face, legs, underarms, breasts, abdomen back, and bikini line. And it’s effective on light or dark hair, as well as all the skin tones.

If you haven't checked into electrology for those pesky chin hairs (or wherever you're finding them!), please visit the American Electrology Association website to find a specialist in your local area!
 

Chamomile Cottages, A Country Retreat Are you looking for a place to have time of your own?  A place to unwind, time for yourself just to relax, to read, to write, to sleep? Create your own personal sanctuary within the embrace of our unpretentious and nurturing 20 acres where today’s busy world is set aside. We offer the opportunity for you to achieve a new vitality in a country environment in the north Georgia mountains that caters to your spirit so that you return to daily life relaxed, regenerated, and rejuvenated.  Chamomile Cottages, A Country Retreat, a place where today’s busy world is set aside so that when you return to your everyday world, you feel energetic, focused and inspired.

This FREE calendar from womenshealth.gov offers information about common health problems and important symptoms to watch out for. You'll find charts that describe the screenings and immunizations you need, tips on how to get a second opinion, how to read a drug label and more — all in a handy, portable calendar you can keep with you year round.
 
 

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