Constipation in Menopause is not unusual.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Hormonal fluctuation such as lower estrogen and progesterone levels affect the digestive system causing slow motility and constipation. Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body that help regulate many functions, the decline in estrogen and progesterone, specifically, cause changes including constipation.

Weight Gain and Menopause

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Basic weight loss can easily be controlled if you have reserves in your body. If a person has gained a few pounds, it may be simple to cut back on eating and raise their activity levels. Their energy levels may be good, and they feel healthy - these people don’t have leptin resistance issues, because their health was good enough to keep things under control by keeping food under control and a regular bit of exercise did the trick.

How important is the thyroid for female health?

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Very important. Your thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system and it plays an integral role in hormone production, regulation and distribution. It is also essential for female gynecological function and reproduction. In fact, your thyroid gland is absolutely critical for the whole body to function biologically and physiologically....

Prescription Hormones Are Not For Everyone.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Has Menopause Got You Feeling Like A Hot Mess? Here's The Solution: Tackle hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, hair loss and other symptoms of ALL phases of menopause, plus fill nutritional voids.

Balance Hormones Safely...Here's How.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Most doctor's prescribe synthetic or bio-identical hormones to navigate menopausal change.  But many women cannot tolerate these hormones so they push through their symptoms in the best way possible. What you may not know is that there is another option. Homeopathic Hormones To The Rescue! Homeopathic Hormones are...