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Planet Mercury
Stop worrying and start celebrating!
Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Aug 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Imagine that you are an early (900 B.C. or so) astronomer with a true love of planet surfing (which is a lot like channel surfing only your television set is a long tube ...read full story

older couple
The best is yet to come!
Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Jan 20, 2010 at 09:00 AM

How distressing your physical and emotional symptoms are during perimenopause depends on how out of balance with wellness your lifestyle has been in the years leading up ...read full story

Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Dec 28, 2011 at 03:00 AM

Too many women see the hormone therapy decision as an either/or, yes/no decision. It is important for you to know that you don’t necessarily have to choose between ...read full story

Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Dec 29, 2011 at 04:15 PM

Too many women see the hormone therapy decision as an either/or, yes/no decision. It is important for you to know that you don’t necessarily have to choose between ...read full story

Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Apr 19, 2011 at 05:15 AM

I’ve often said that menopause is puberty in reverse. During both stages, the brain experiences the same rapid changes in hormones. The rise in FSH and LH is one of...read full story

Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Mar 14, 2011 at 03:45 AM

Many women experience anxiety or mood changes during perimenopause. Although it’s common, it can still be very uncomfortable. The first thing to know is that perime...read full story

Marcelle  Pick
Marcelle Pick Mar 31, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Congratulations to those of you who have already signed up to participate in The Core Balance 6–Week Challenge! You’re on your way to losing weight and feelin...read full story

Tips to get you back in balance.
Marcelle  Pick
Marcelle Pick Feb 26, 2013 at 09:00 AM

You’re gaining weight, feeling “off,” and are frequently tired, irritable, and moody. During the week before your period, you may be subject to cravings...read full story

butterfly vintage look
Makes yours a happy one!
Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Apr 24, 2016 at 07:00 AM

Around age 40, women’s bodies begin perimenopause, the transition leading to menopause (the point in time when you stop menstruating permanently). The hallmark of this tr...read full story

Ditch that spare tire around your waist!
Dr. Christiane Northrup
Dr. Christiane Northrup Mar 06, 2011 at 09:00 AM

Many women struggle to maintain a healthy weight and develop a “spare tire” around their waist at midlife. This often starts around the time they turn 40 and ...read full story

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