HRT Update
If you'd like to hear the positive side of hormone replacement therapy, we highly recommend Suzanne Somers' The Sexy Years. The book relates Somers' experiences with the "Seven Dwarfs of Menopause" (Itchy, Bitchy, Sweaty, Sleepy, Bloated, Forgetful, and All-Dried-Up) and how she regained her vitality with biologically identical hormones. She shares advice she learned from specialists in women's and men's health and gives readers practical tools for enjoying the second half of life. For more information, visit our web site at www.collegepharmacy.com. The book is also available in our retail pharmacy in Colorado Springs.
For Men Only
As long as we're on the subject of The Sexy Years, that term applies to men as well. Somers' husband, Alan Hamel, also uses biologically identical hormones, and here's his story (quoted by his happy wife): "I have been on HRT for almost a year, and the results are amazing. My muscles are growing again, my vitality and energy are back. I don't feel exhausted by four o'clock in the afternoon, and I sleep more soundly. My mood is more upbeat and alert. My libido is once against my best friend.... My brain is functioning and sharp again, and my general body functions have improved. What I'd like to say to men is that they are looking for real trouble down the road by neglecting to look into the hormonal system relative to themselves."
Remember Sex?
According to Dr. Laura Berman, who counsels women with sexual problems, women with low testosterone not only have low libido, but also may have low genital sensation. Some women have found that using topical testosterone on the genital area or products that enhance arousal may help. The best approach, however, is generally a combination of medical treatment and talk therapy. For more information, visit www.bermanCenter.com.
Quote of the Month
"You can't solve a problem with the same mind that created it."
- Albert Einstein
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Q&A
Q: One of my most distressing menopausal symptoms is insomnia. What can I do besides taking sleeping pills?
A: You are not alone. More than half of women have trouble sleeping during the menopausal years. First consider whether medical conditions such as sleep apnea or arthritis or medications might be contributing to the problem. Other possible causes include caffeine, alcohol, smoking, stress, noise, extreme temperatures, overeating, and exercising before bed, some of which can be corrected with lifestyle changes. In addition, biologically identical hormone therapy to reduce hot flashes and night sweats may be recommended by your health care provider.
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Healthy and Fit
Try as you might, it is difficult to maintain a nutritionally adequate diet today because of depleted soil, processed foods, overcooking, fast food, a hurried lifestyle, and other factors. Stress depletes B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, and environmental pollutants also increase our need for antioxidants. If you don't already take a daily multivitamin/multimineral supplement, consider adding it to your diet.
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