October is World Menopause Awareness Month. An Article from Popsugar.com entitled, Hоw Menopause Affeсtѕ Yоur Mеntаl Health describes how both menopause and mental health are closely entwined. If you or someone you love is dealing with both menopause and mental health, this is a great article to read. Here are a few excerpts from the Popsugar.com article, “If your menopause seems to be affecting your mental health, talk openly about it with your doctor. Women are more than tw

I talk to women all the time about taking time for themselves and I often hear, ‘I have no time’. Do you find yourself saying the same thing? If you are, stop and think about your daily responsibilities and how you are spending your down time? You want to make sure that some of that down time involves nurturing and pouring back into yourself. Self care is about taking care of yourself and treating yourself as kindly as you treat others. Many of us do not prioritize our self c

It is 2021, however, menopause continues to be a taboo subject to talk about, which is unfortunate because this is a natural part of the aging process for every woman. Each woman’s menopause journey is different where symptoms can range from mild to extreme and can interrupt their daily lives. There needs to be more education around menopause especially in the workplace. Some menopausal women find themselves in uncomfortable situations where their bosses are sometimes unable

October is World Menopause Awareness Month which began in 2009 with the International Menopause Society (IMS), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). Additionally, October 18 is celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of menopause and the support options that are available to women. Menopause is the period when a woman does not have her period for 12 consecutive months, which usually occurs in her 50s. Duri