Women’s Health
Vitamin E Alleviates Postmenopausal Insomnia
According to a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Nutrients, vitamin E was shown to help alleviate chronic insomnia disorder and enhance sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Insomnia is one of the most common conditions during and after menopause. For this study, scientists wanted to know if vitamin E supplements could beRead
Ashwagandha Boosts Sexual Function in Women
Ashwagandha helps improve sexual function and desire in women, according to a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in the journal Cureus. Estimates show that 40 percent of women report poor sexual function, enough to impact their quality of life. Thanks to new findings, there is a potential new treatment option withRead
How Intermittent Fasting Affects Women’s Hormones
Several studies have shown that intermittent fasting helps with weight loss. Critics, however, have expressed concern over possible hormone disruptions in women on the diet. A new study in the journal Obesity helps shed light on the issue. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago researchers followed a group ofRead
Ayurvedic Herb Helps Menopause-Related Anxiety & Cognitive Decline
Menopause is a rollercoaster ride of changes for most women. As hormone levels drop off precipitously, women begin to experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms. Now, researchers have identified an Ayurvedic herb — Tinospora cordifolia — that may help with two of the most common menopause-related issues: anxiety and cognitiveRead
Adrenal Fatigue in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Evaluation (Webinar)
About this class Join us in this Live Class where Dr. Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH, MS provides an in-depth presentation on Adrenal Fatigue in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Evaluation. This live class will analyze the HPA axis from a comprehensive viewpoint. The signs and symptoms of adrenal dysfunction willRead
DISCOVERY: Genesis of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids) Discovered in Genetic Mutations
Scientists at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital have made a breakthrough in understanding the genesis of uterine leiomyomas, or fibroids. The findings of the new study represent a significant advance in fibroids research. Without detailed knowledge on the mechanisms of tumorigenesis involved, it would be difficult toRead
Whole Soybeans Reduce Hot Flashes in 84% of Study Subjects
Can eating soybeans reduce hot flashes during menopause? If the diet is rich in whole soy 9not isoflavones), it’s very likely. A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, tested the theory that a plant-based diet rich in non-genetically modified, whole soybeans reduced moderate-to-severeRead
Women Benefit from a Protein Hydrolysate During Carb-Restricted Training, Men Do Not
While most nutrition guidelines for athletes are based on research for men, a recent study shows that consuming protein supplement, specifically protein hydrolysate, during carbohydrate-restricted training is helpful for improving training intensity in women, but not in men. Read on for more on protein hydrolysate during carbohydrate-restricted training. This newRead
Air Pollutants Increase Risk for Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea presents frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus for up to 16-91% of girls and women of reproductive age, of whom 2%-29% have symptoms severe enough to restrict their daily activity. Air pollution may be a risk factor, according to researchers from ChinaRead
DHA Supplement May Offset Damaging Outcomes of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males in Early Development
Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and schizophrenia disproportionately affect males and are directly linked to early life adversity caused by maternal stress and other factors, which might be impacted by nutrition. But the underlying reasons for these male-specific impacts are not well understood. Researchers from the University of Missouri School ofRead
