http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Don’t eat. Starve. Relax; I’m just kidding. Believe it or not, you really can enjoy the holidays and the goodies that come with them – all without gaining that dreaded weight. Just remember these few words: Moderation and Portion Control. You see, i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_110733_23.html 07th December 2006 If you're facing menopause as a result of a surgical procedure, you're not alone. As a matter of fact, approximately 36,000 women under the age of 45 undergo total hysterectomies each year, causing them to enter into ?surgical menopause.? Unlike natura... http://www.articlealley.com/article_106324_28.html 17th November 2006 Most women start to experience symptoms associated with perimenopause or menopause while they are in their thirties or forties - symptoms that may continue into their fifties and sixties. Those who don't notice menopausal symptoms either went through earl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103790_28.html 17th November 2006 It's probably safe to assume that the reason you found this article is because you've gradually, but progressively gained some unwanted weight, especially around your mid-section. This is somewhat surprising since you've not necessarily changed your lifes... http://www.articlealley.com/article_102869_23.html 16th November 2006 Perimenopause, the transitional period before menopause, can bring with it many symptoms, challenges and changes for women. You may notice that you’ve gained some weight, particularly around your mid section, or perhaps your periods aren’t as regular ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_94747_28.html 16th October 2006 Until you reached this stage in your life, there's a high probability that you'd never even heard of perimenopause. As a matter of fact, you were probably a bit surprised that perimenopause (the transitional period before menopause) could begin so early i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_93244_28.html 06th October 2006 If you're experiencing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, such as hot flashes, weight gain or difficulty sleeping, there's a good chance that you're also noticing you're frequently moody or feeling somewhat depressed. Your moods during this transitio... http://www.articlealley.com/article_91964_28.html 04th October 2006 Learning that you're going through premature menopause can be devastating and it's not unusual to suddenly fall into a period of depression upon receiving this unwelcome news. Even if you weren't planning on having children, learning that you're sudden... http://www.articlealley.com/article_90839_28.html 02nd October 2006 Many women experience bouts of depression as they approach menopause. As a matter of fact, midlife can be considered a period of increased risk for depression in women, the majority taking place in the years during the transition through the menopausal ye... http://www.articlealley.com/article_89973_28.html 28th September 2006 It seems like just yesterday that you were planning a tropical vacation or preparing for a high school reunion. Preparations for such events included watching your caloric intake two or three weeks to ensure that you would be svelte and sexy for the occas... http://www.articlealley.com/article_89546_28.html 27th September 2006 There are several factors that may contribute to a woman experiencing early menopause (menopause before the age of 45), which include premature ovarian failure, surgery, cancer treatment, viral infections, thyroid disease and many others. No matter what t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_88570_28.html 23rd September 2006 You've recently noticed some changes in your physical appearance, your level of energy and/or your overall mood. Could it be that these changes are associated with menopause? If you're a woman approaching middle age, yes, the symptoms you're experiencing ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_86920_23.html 07th September 2006 You're mature. You're confident. You're fat. Okay, maybe you're not fat, but weight is starting to accumulate around your mid-section and no matter what you do, it's not going away. You've cut your caloric intake, you've started doing stomach crunches, yo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_84474_23.html 29th August 2006 Did you know that a regular fitness or exercise routine plays a major role in reducing the symptoms of menopause? One particular symptom of menopause is weight gain, which, unfortunately seems to develop just as a woman finally reaches a point in her life... http://www.articlealley.com/article_84472_23.html 29th August 2006