Barbara, I am so confused. What can I do for vaginal dryness? This is a common question from those of you who call me. When your estrogen and progesterone levels get low, vaginal tissue suffers. When healthy, your vaginal tissue is pink, moist, and elastic. With vaginal atrophy, as we age, tissue looks gray, dry and thin. The most prevalent symptoms are vaginal dryness, vaginal irritation and itching. You may also begin to get frequent UTIs or burning with urination. I had

Hello, friends: I get soooo many emails about low libido and dryness. Well, they go hand in hand. If you are extremely dry, or even moderately dry, you are not going to be receptive to intimacy because it hurts! Getting relief for this unpleasant symptom is quite important as relationships need intimacy. Also, did you know that regular sexual activity helps maintain healthy vaginal tissue in perimenopause and menopause? Do NOT wait and wait to address this issue. I spo

Are you on a quest for better brain health? With the increasing demands of daily life, many people are exploring various ways to enhance their cognitive abilities. One lesser-known supplement that deserves attention is Phosphatidylserine. This powerful nutrient might just be the key to unlocking your brain's full potential. Let's dive into what it is and how it can benefit you! What is Phosphatidylserine? Better Brain Health as we age! Phosphatidylserine (aka "PS100) is a pho

In addition to your progesterone crème, of course! DHEA : Enhances energy, mood, libido. Also, helps with weight loss, brain fog and fatigue. Recommended dose: 10-25 mg daily. DHEA10 & 25mg MACA: A wonderful herb that helps with hormone balance, hot flashes, libido, energy and stamina. I like a tincture: Recommended dose: 30-50 drops, 2 times daily. MACA extract tonic Hydration Ovals with Estriol : Treats vaginal dryness, vaginal atrophy, recurring UTIs, inconti

Sagging Skin, jowls, face going “south” Turkey neck? There is help! I get sooo many emails from women lamenting about their sagging necks and their new hated jowls. One lady joked with me that "last Thanksgiving I was afraid to leave the house" Oh, gosh. ..no Turkey necks for us! I have help. For this issue, I LOVE DMAE . I have been using it for about 7 years and I LOVE what it has done for my neck and jawline. I am over 60 and determined to keep my neck youthful. No

Are you looking for help with weight loss? DHEA is an essential tool. Studies have shown that being overweight correlates with low DHEA levels. Yes; when your DHEA is low, your body increases lipogenesis. Lipogenesis is the metabolic formation of fat. This is why replenishing your DHEA levels can be an effective tool in fighting obesity. DHEA fights belly fat naturally! DHEA is a natural, bio identical hormone. Your body makes it in copious amounts when under the age of 40. T

MENOPAUSE is a natural transition, NOT a disease. Too many of you are being given synthetic drugs for your natural symptoms. Did you know that the age range for natural menopause is 40 to 58 years, with 51 being the median age for menopause in the Western world. An estimated 6,000 American women transition to menopause every day. It’s a big group of us and we don’t need to take harmful drugs to alleviate our hot flashes. We need to DE medicalize menopause and recognize th

Hello Ladies! Menopausal? You CAN manage menopause with my targeted 12 steps Follow Barbara’s 12 Step Menopause Program! 1. No Synthetics! No HRT, anti-anxiety drugs, or antidepressants for your hormone imbalance symptoms. You need hormones and they need to be Bio-Identicals only ! If you have been on synthetics, do a 3-month estrogen detox with a supplement called DIM. 2. Recognize that hot flashes are not a disease and are not fatal. Hot Flashes sometimes cannot be t

It may amaze you to know that almost one in five women has some migraine headaches. They are most common between the ages of 35 and 45. Many headaches are hormone-related. Migraine headaches are associated with over-dilation of blood vessels in the brain. When these vessels expand, they press on nerves which cause the intense pain. The blood vessels may also narrow which constricts blood flow and causes vision problems or dizziness. A migraine can last for longer than a day a

NINE signs of Menopause that you may not know and sometimes makes you panic! Ladies, they are normal. Here are 9 signs you may not know and which are not unusual and no cause for panic. They can all be reversed with hormone cremes. 1. Hair Loss: Progesterone and estrogen strengthen hair and promote growth. As these decline, thinning hair and hair loss can occur. 2. An explosion of tiredness/exhaustion/ depression. You may start crying uncontrollably for no “reason.”

Why do I need it or want it? Ladies, our hormones are changing / have changed. Let’s not succumb to gaining unwanted pounds, feeling sluggish, losing hair and just feeling OLD. We can detox and Rejuvenate! How? Let’s UN-JUNK your body. A detox is the best way to rid the body of stored toxins, especially nasty environmental estrogens. I know… when you think of detox you think of days or even weeks. No, no…there is a much simpler way! 1. Cleanse & support your liver…the