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6 Mind-Body Approaches for Menopause

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As we covered in Parts I and II of this series, during perimenopause and menopause women can experience a complex web of physical, psychological, and social symptoms. The treatment usually prescribed by doctors, hormone therapy (HT), is controversial and not appropriate for some women. I won’t get into the HT debate here— Mark did a great job covering the pros and cons recently . Suffice it to say that HT isn’t the answer for everyone, and it’s not a panacea by any means. Whether or not they choose to go the HT route, many women desire additional support during perimenopause and beyond. For the sake of keeping this post from becoming a novella, I’m going to focus on mind-body therapies today. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of nonhormonal options, nor is it meant to try to dissuade you from trying HT. That’s a decision you have to make for yourself with your doctor. The approaches below can be used alone or in combination with other modalities, including HT. As with

Massaged Kale Caesar with Homemade Dressing

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You know you’re going to be craving a salad on Friday. I always do. I love stuffing my face with stuffing on Thanksgiving, but the next day when I’m feeling stuffed I’m ready for a run and a salad. ‘Tis the season for the Squiggly Line . This massaged kale caesar is fancy enough to serve to company yet simple enough to put together when time is short. Massaged Kale Caesar This recipe comes from Della’s collection of amazing food at Plenty Cville . The secret sauce is in…. the secret sauce ! AKA – homemade caesar dressing. Plus sweet roasted tomatoes, store bought crouton crumbles, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Roasting Tomatoes You might be tempted to skip this step and serve them raw, but roasting the tomatoes is key. Their natural sweetest bubbles out and balances the salty dressing and parmesan on top. Make sure they’re face up on the baking sheet so the juices re-absorb. Short Cut Croutons + Homemade Dressing The croutons in this dressing are crushed Trader Joe’s pa

Pumpkin Seed Recipes

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These pumpkin seed recipes are the perfect way to enjoy these delicious seeds! Pumpkin seeds seem to be in abundance this time of year. Whether from carving your own pumpkins, or making pumpkin pie… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry https://ift.tt/35xxYCb