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How to Eat Right for a More Comfortable Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that alters the balance of Yin and Yang. After menopause many women discover (and may be disturbed by) the more yang (energetic, aggressive) side of themselves. As men grow older, they tend to discover their yin (passive, yielding) side. Many people don't realize how powerful Oriental Medicine treatments can be for...

Dealing with the Blues: Your Mental State and Menopause
Going through menopause and suddenly feel like life's stresses have just become a thousand times more difficult to deal with? Find yourself crying at Oprah more than you used to, or worse, crying at reruns of the Flintstones? Finding that your cute 3-year-old nephew or granddaughter is suddenly… well… a little childish, making you irritable?...

Male Menopause Symptoms – Is the Problem “You’re Just Getting Older”?
The first question a man asks about male menopause is usually about declining sexual function. Can I continue to perform? Will I still enjoy sex? Will sex even matter to me in the future? Somewhere is his 40’s, maybe 50’s, a man may notice that things are not the same as they used to be in the bedroom and he begins to worry. While male menopause...


Menopause and Gastrointestinal Distress
Numerous women report that menopause comes along with gastrointestinal distress causing uncomfortable symptoms such as indigestion, flatulence and sudden bloating. Not only are these annoying and embarrassing, they can also be quite painful. During menopause, gastrointestinal bloating is caused when air fills the abdomen, creating a full...

Women’s Health Test – Is There an Early Signs of Menopause Test?
Yes, there is a free online women’s health test from a leading women’s health clinic. Why? As early as in their 30’s and 40’s, many women begin experiencing symptoms that make them wonder - are these early signs of menopause? What are common early signs of menopause? The most common symptoms include PMS, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain,...

Menopause and Anxiety
The mid-life phenomenon known as menopause and the stresses of anxiety go hand in hand. Panic attacks, rushes of energy, burning in the chest, unusual vibrations throughout the body, and warm sensations are some of the physical effects you may feel under this condition. When menopause hits, there is a greater chance women will go through anxiety...



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Coronado resident pens girlfriends guide to menopause (Solana Beach Sun)
Ellen Sarver Dolgen By Leigh Ann Dewey Contributor What is a "shmirshky?" People of all ages and genders are quickly finding out, thanks to a new book by Ellen Sarver Dolgen. She calls the volume "a small book with a big story." Under the pen name, "E," Dolgen combines humor, personal experience and meticulously researched facts to bring what she calls the nearly taboo subject of menopause to ...

Local resident pens girlfriends guide to menopause (Carmel Valley News)
What is a "shmirshky?" People of all ages and genders are quickly finding out, thanks to a new book by local resident and philanthropist Ellen Sarver Dolgen.

Coronado resident pens girlfriends guide to menopause (La Jolla Light)
Ellen Sarver Dolgen Leigh Ann Dewey Contributor What is a "shmirshky?" People of all ages and genders are quickly finding out, thanks to a new book by Ellen Sarver Dolgen. She calls the volume "a small book with a big story." Under the pen name, "E," Dolgen combines humor, personal experience and meticulously researched facts to bring what she calls the nearly taboo subject of menopause to light ...