They keep saying 40 is the new 30, and it probably is for some women. However, 40 means experiencing changes you haven’t expected, having far less time for things and far more commitments and people depending on you. Starting with family and friends, and moving onto the work stuff, your parents, the house and everything else in between, you realize that not much time is … [Read more...]

When you haven’t had periods for over one year, you’ve officially entered menopause. An average age when women officially start menopause is 50. However, before the actual menopause hits, there are some changes women in their 40s experience, such as perimenopausal symptoms which are known as the menopause transitional phase. Throughout both perimenopause and … [Read more...]

A friend once said, “If they forbade makeup at the office, I’d immediately quit.” Tell you the truth, many women feel the same way – not because we wouldn’t be pretty without makeup (obviously!) but because a few touches of this magical powder gives us an incredibly powerful boost of confidence. Especially so on the days when we’d gone to bed at 4 AM the night before, … [Read more...]

The effects of hormonal imbalance usually affect women in their 40s and later; this is when women tend to go through perimenopause which marks the transition of the female body to the end of its fertile days. As hormones are always fluctuating, you will be a target for some bodily changes that are likely to make you feel uncomfortable for a while. It’ll take some … [Read more...]

When it comes to aging, the first of all secrets is this: aging is inevitable – although you (hopefully) knew that already. Still, even though there’s only so much tight skin in a lifetime, you shouldn’t give up on fighting time with all means available – from high-quality skincare products to crèmes and cosmetic procedures (if that’s your thing, that is). On that note, … [Read more...]

Hormones are the critical component of a balanced and healthy life; they regulate everything from our body composition, strength and energy to our performance, sleep, moods and pretty much everything in between. Everyone’s biological design is unique, and there is no unique advice applicable to everyone. However, there still are a few things everyone can rely on to help … [Read more...]

In the world of women, there are some myths we slave to with an almost religious commitment without realizing most of them are utter nonsense! To help our gal pals out, we’ve put together a list of most common myths going around, hoping women will stop believing them once and for all. Ready? Here we go: #1 Drinking Plenty of Water Keeps Your Skin Hydrated Contrary … [Read more...]

Hormones are potent molecules regulating our physical and mental health; they rejuvenate, regenerate and restore, and help orchestrate the overall body’s internal functions. Even small hormonal imbalance can wreak havoc on our bodies, and our emotional well-being. Although hormones play a crucial role for both men and women, women are more affected by hormonal … [Read more...]

For most women, turning 40 is a significant milestone; this new life season ahead of you will be full of exciting changes and transitions, and the best way to get on top of them is to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally and physically for the changes ahead of you. We’ve put together a list of tips you’ll find beneficial in managing this new life ahead of you: #1 … [Read more...]