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  Menopause begins in the late 40s or early 50s for most women, and usually lasts for a few years. Women who are currently undergoing the natural changes associated with menopause often have a variety of uncomfortable or frustrating symptoms that accompany the change.   At least two-thirds of women experience symptoms of menopause.   These include hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irritability and tiredness. A lot of us are experiencing problems due to the diminishing estrogen level in our system due to menopause.   This level can be artificially replaced using estrogen replacement therapy, but it may have more serious consequences. Studies have shown that some women who participate in estrogen replacement therapies are at a greater risk of breast and uterine cancers.   Instead of adding hormones to our body, we should allow it to change naturally, and work to control each symptom.   Not all women experience each symptom of menopause, so we should only concentrate on the symp

    Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica , grown in Mexico, dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster.   The seeds are small, flat, and ovular with a shiny and smooth texture. Their color ranges from white to brown or black, but there is no difference in its nutritional content. Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds.  The mild, nutty flavor of chia seeds makes them easy to add to foods and beverages.   Chia seeds are a highly versatile ingredient. They have little if any distinctive flavor, so they do not compete with other flavors in a dish. They also soften in the presence of liquid and become a less detectable texture.   When chia seeds are placed in water or other liquids, their fibers absorb up to 10–12 times their own weight, and the seeds turn into a gel-like

  Elderly care emphasizes the social and personal requirements of senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities and health care, but who desire to age with dignity.   It is an important distinction, in that the design of housing, services, activities, employee training and such should be truly customer-centered. Caregiving is a multi-faceted job that requires a whole slew of skills: medical, financial, legal, interpersonal, etc.   The more we can learn about what lies ahead for our loved ones and ourselves, the better prepared we will be throughout this journey.  We may choose to care for our loved ones at home for various reasons.   This should be encouraged, as long as the situation is safe for everyone involved.   Keeping aging parents at home is a wonderful thing to do, but it is important to note that senior care can be very stressful. Remaining in good health as an elderly requires much more than what medication and treatment can offer.   Below are some tips

  Everyone has a favorite treatment when it comes to maintaining a healthy looking skin, but beautiful skin starts with nourishment from within.   The skin, which is constantly aging, is shed and replaced by younger ones. A steady supply of key nutrients is essential to support this rapid growth. Once we eat the right foods we will feed our skin the vital nutrients it needs to help it stay soft, supple and blemish-free.    As much as we try to resist skin damage, our skin does age naturally. Wrinkles and aged spots are inevitable, but skin ageing may be sped up by overexposure to the sun, over-use of chemicals and poor nutrition. We can improve the damage to our skin by eating antioxidant-rich foods that give optimal levels of nutrients that are critical in maintaining radiant looking skin.   Below are ten foods that we can eat to maintain a healthy looking skin.   1.Extra Virgin Olive Oil Olive oil may also help our skin look younger and its effects on the skin may protect it