During the summer, many women going through menopause have to battle not only the warm weather, but also their hot flashes.  This can be a frustrating and uncomfortable scenario that may leave many women wishing for the summer season to pass quickly.  Since we can’t control the seasons, we decided to come up with some helpful tips for managing hot flashes in hot weather instead.   Read more »

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic rheumatic condition that causes pain all over the body. The condition affects the muscles, tendons (tough bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscle to bone), and ligaments (fibrous connective tissue that connect bone to other bone),  resulting in widespread pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. Read more »

Are you feeling tired, depressed, anxious, and having trouble sleeping due to pain and stiffness?  Then you may find some relief with 5-HTP. 

Evidence from several studies has indicated that low serotonin levels may play a role in the development of fibromyalgia. Read more »

 Fibromyalgia syndrome is a form of non-inflammatory arthritis that can affect the muscles, tendons, and ligaments causing intense pain.  However, pain is only one of many symptoms associated with this illness.  Another major symptom is extreme fatigue, making the pain even harder to bear.  Read more »

Melatonin supplements have been clinically shown to be an effective treatment for jet lag, sleep disorders and moodiness. Melatonin also plays a unique roll as a powerful anti-oxidant.  Research also shows that Melatonin may help improve brain function, and may be one of the most powerful anti-aging hormones yet discovered. Read more »