The Accidental Herbalist

Women embrace new methods of transitioning through life stage

Recently, researchers in charge of the Women’s Health Initiative’s (WHI) post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) trial interrupted the study when results suggested that synthetic hormones may increase the risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. While experts sort through the data and attempt to assess the threat, [...]

The baby boomer generation is credited with introducing a brigade of “super women” to the workforce. As these women approach menopause, many are finding that on-the-job hot flashes and anxiety are more than simply ill-timed nuisances. In fact, recent reports estimate that 74% of working women are affected by menopausal symptoms at work. There is, [...]