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When you start Googling natural treatments for perimenopause, odds are you have come across the term “phytoestrogen”. But you may be wondering what exactly this… Read More »What Are Phytoestrogens And Should I Eat Them?
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While sleep issues are relatively common among Americans in general, once we reach perimenopause, that number skyrockets to 40%! With almost 1 in 2 perimenopausal… Read More »Is melatonin beneficial for perimenopause?
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