When we think ‘soy’ we generally think of its two major components, soy protein and soy isoflavones. Research on the possible benefits of soy for the relief of hot flashes, night sweats, and other common menopause discomforts have looked at either soy isoflavones alone or soy protein that contains the isoflavones. To date, the great …Read More
We all love to snack; I know that I certainly do. Unfortunately, many of us make snacking choices that are not has healthy or nutritious as they could be. Instead of choosing snacks that might provide us with a number of nutritional benefits, we often choose to snack on chips or dessert-type snacks.
As we have discussed in several previous blogs, soy foods and soy isoflavones can help alleviate common mild discomforts associated with the natural aging transition through menopause including hot flashes and night sweats. We have often been asked whether there is a best time to consume soy for these particular benefits. This is an excellent …Read More
Menopause is a natural part of aging and not a disease. However, hot flashes and night sweats can make life uncomfortable for many years. A great deal of attention has been focused on soy for menopause relief. Women in Asian cultures have a very low incidence of hot flashes and other menopausal discomforts, such as …Read More
“Early menopause” is a natural part of aging and a term often used to describe that period of a woman’s life preceding menopause and the postmenopausal period of life. Early menopause is also often referred to as “perimenopause” or the “menopause transition.” This period of a woman’s life is generally characterized by hormonal changes, including …Read More