Whether they’re being talked down to, assumed to be technologically illiterate, or other demeaning assumptions, older adults in general face more discrimination as they age than their younger counterparts. On top of these ageist burdens, older women experience additional challenges that older men (typically) don’t. In this article, we’ll explore some of these challenges and […]
If you suffer from chronic pain or know someone who does, you may be familiar with using PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, to help manage your symptoms. And if you’ve found success using CBD or THC but are looking for a similar but natural, scientifically-backed alternative, PEA may be for you! What is PEA (palmitoylethanolamide)? Palmitoylethanolamideis are
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our stance on tattoos and piercings. 50 years ago, inking your body or having multiple piercings was seen as something done only by criminals or motorcycle gangs. 20 years ago, body art grew in popularity but still wasn’t okay to display in the workplace. Today, it’s
Did you know it can take a woman about ten years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis? It’s a statistic often used to emphasize the gap in treatment for and lack of available research about endometriosis, but the number represents the tip of the iceberg. Below it lies overlooked women’s health concerns (often about menstrual cycle-related
Smooth, decadent chocolate; crunchy, salty chips; or gooey, cheesy, well, anything. On a stressful or down day, it’s common to reach for certain foods to help brighten your mood. But scientists are learning that the relationship between food, mood, and brain function, known as the gut–brain connection, goes both ways. Your gut “speaks” to your
Experiencing vertigo, whether for the first, second, or third time, can disrupt your day and raise a host of questions. Questions you may have spent time typing into search, asking friends if they’ve encountered similar sensations, or wondering whether there’s something else at play. Vertigo becomes more common during and post-menopause and disproportionately impacts women
Menopause is not a bad word. In fact, it’s a word we should be screaming from the rooftops. Menopause is a time that we should be celebrating! For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women who are changing how we see menopause. 1. Emma Thompson In 2014 while accepting the best actress award for
For women with thyroid imbalance, the struggle is real. And it can also be really difficult to pin down. Here we provide a menopausal woman’s user’s guide to achieving and maintaining healthy thyroid function. A delicate balance The relationship between thyroid function and reproductive function is intricate, though not always obvious. Thyroid hormones regulate reproductive
It happens to even the most passionate relationships. Over time – after children, changes, and several of life’s inevitable curveballs, relationships lose their spark. Recently, FemmePharma sat down with Dr. Juliana Hauser – relationship and sex therapist, coach, and educator – to learn why that spark fans out and how we can reignite it again.* How
Conversations about menopause are emerging in a critical space: the workplace. Menopause may be a time of great transition (the last one, at that), but for many women, it can also be a time of liberation. Before, during, and after menopause, women thrive as entrepreneurs and experienced mentors. Today we’re shining a spotlight on the
Arriving with or without warning, migraines are some of the most disruptive and unwelcome conditions. And while most everyone experiences a headache from time to time, migraines are, in fact, a predominantly female condition. By far, more women suffer from migraines than men. Why? The answer, as it often does, lies in our hormones. Explore
Ever feel like it’s impossible to make new friends as an adult? Between busy work schedules, shuttling kids or grandkids to and from events, and other obligations, we often don’t have the time or energy for social interactions. Or, if we’re retired, we may have too much time on our hands, feel isolated, and don’t