Caffeine Intake Can Impact Symptoms of Menopause

In a recent study out of the Mayo Clinic, they have found “an association between caffeine intake and more bothersome hot flashes and night sweats in postmenopausal women. The study also showed an association between caffeine intake and fewer problems with mood, memory and concentration in perimenopausal women, possibly because caffeine is known to enhance…

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Caffeine and Menopause

October 13, 2014 Did you know that there is a link between caffeine and symptoms in post menopausal women?  As many as 85% of women experience hot flashes during menopause.   In a recent study, researchers found that women who used caffeine had significantly greater symptom scores for hot flashes and night sweats when compared to women…

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Effects of Caffeine on Menopause

August 25, 2014 Did you know that caffeine use is linked to increased menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.  Researchers found women who used caffeine, including regularly drinking coffee, had greater “symptom scores” for hot flashes and night sweats when compared to women who did not use caffeine. Further research is warranted. Click the link below to read…

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The Importance of Water Hydration

Everyone is aware how crucial water consumption is to the body, but are we drinking enough? At the very minimum, a person should be consuming about half their body weight in ounces of water per day! Our bodies are made up of approximately 65% water, so the body needs hydrated each day. Water is necessary…

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Caffeine: Am I Consuming Too Much?

Caffeine is a fairly common or seemingly harmless drug, but can a person be consuming too much? Caffeine has an amphetamine like-effect, which means it is psychotropic in nature. Caffeine can cause: insomnia, muscle twitching, rapid heart rate, and even cardiac arrhythmia. Also, caffeinism can mimic chronic anxiety states, restlessness, and rebound depression. In an article, “Caffeinism…

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