Pumpkin seed oil is rich in phytoestrogens (plant based oestrogens) which are thought to mimic some of the effects of hormones in the body and may be useful during the menopause or for post menopausal women. A recent pilot study looked at the benefit of pumpkin seed oil in post memopausal women and found that women receiving … [Read more...]
Weight Loss May Help Hot Flushes
Recent analysis by researchers from a survey including over 150 overweight and obese women indicates that weight loss might help reduce the incidence of hot flushes amongst menopausal women. In the research study two thirds of the women were assigned to an intensive weight loss programme designed to help them lose up to 9% of their body weight. 6 … [Read more...]