The Accidental Herbalist

…helping everyone to live a healthier life!

“Natural” Menopause Finds New Support!

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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, [...]

Menopause Relief for Working Women

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

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, [...]

Dancing Used to Rate a Mate

Friday, February 13th, 2009

For women on the market for a mate, look no further than his ability to cut a rug
According to a Rutgers University study, a good dancer is perceived to be more attractive, healthier and an overall better mate. A group of 155 people watched computer-generated footage of the images of forty individual dancers. Using motion-capture [...]

5 Reasons Why You’re Not Having Great Sex

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Men looking for more sizzle beneath the sheets now have several natural tools at their disposal
 
If you find yourself remembering good sex more than you’re having it, you may be tempted to believe that your best bedroom days are behind you. The emotional fallout from a lackluster libido can have serious consequences for you and [...]

How to Awaken Your Sexual Creativity

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Great article I found…
How to Awaken Your Sexual Creativity
by Claudia Marquez

Thanks to advances in health and nutrition, adding exciting new dimensions to your love life just got a lot easier

Does it seem that your artist friends have more fulfilling sex lives, or is it just your imagination? According to a recent study by the University [...]

Putting Her Mind in the Mood for “Love”

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Great article I found…
Putting Your Mind in the Mood for Love
by Allison Hall

New study reveals mental keys to enhancing her desire for intimacy

Distractions and worry can get the best of anyone, making you lose focus at work, during chores and even at play. For many women, these distractions can even carry over into the bedroom, [...]

How to Achieve “Hormonal Harmony”

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Phytonutrients and other natural herbs help ease the difficulties associated with signs of perimenopause.
Life’s non-stop cycle can make a woman feel frazzled and out of sorts. Sometimes these periods of feeling “out of it” last much longer than you’d like, mainly because they occur due to hormonal imbalance. The body needs a natural balance of [...]