Perimenopause . . . if you are like most people, you have no idea what this is.  Perimenopause – or premenopause – is a season in a woman’s life where she experiences major hormonal imbalances prior to menopause that cause symptoms that mimic menopause.  It can occur as early as age 25, but is most [...]

Scientific terms are often bandied about by health advocates without properly defining them.  Leaving many folks to wonder what they actually mean.  For example, I often hear about “stress hormones” when I hear a talk on sleep or rest, and lately, when folks are talking about losing weight.  But, hearing the names doesn’t automatically conjure [...]