Posts in Menopause
Sleepless Nights, Mood Swings... Is Relief Growing Right Under Our Noses? Let’s Talk Cannabis & Menopause

Sleepless Nights, Mood Swings... Is Relief Growing Right Under Our Noses? Let’s Talk Cannabis & Menopause

Menopause isn’t just a phase — it’s a whole new conversation. If you’re in the thick of perimenopause or postmenopause, you know this isn’t just about hot flashes and night sweats. It’s about waking up at 3AM (again), feeling like a stranger in your own skin, and wondering when your moods started taking cues from a rollercoaster.

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GLP-1: More Than Just a Skinny Shot—It’s Doing the Most (Quietly)

GLP-1: More Than Just a Skinny Shot—It’s Doing the Most (Quietly)

If you’ve heard about GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and thought, “Oh, that’s the weight loss shot,”—you’re only seeing one piece of the puzzle. Because while these medications are excellent at helping people shed pounds and manage diabetes, there’s a less flashy, more impressive story happening behind the scenes—one that could impact everything from your heart to your brain to your future.

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Tight, Tearing, and Tired of It: Why Intimacy Shouldn’t Feel Like a Bad Pair of Jeans

Tight, Tearing, and Tired of It: Why Intimacy Shouldn’t Feel Like a Bad Pair of Jeans

You know that feeling when you pull on an old pair of jeans, and they’re stiff, unyielding, and borderline painful? Now imagine that—but with intimacy. If vaginal tightness, tearing, or discomfort is turning what should be a pleasurable experience into a painful one, it’s time for some straight talk.

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Unlocking the Secret to Better Weight Loss: Hormone Therapy + Semaglutide

Unlocking the Secret to Better Weight Loss: Hormone Therapy + Semaglutide

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Zen Medical newsletter—your Oasis of Wellness. At Zen Medical, we’re dedicated to helping you navigate the changes of menopause with hope, empowerment, and cutting-edge solutions that work for your body and mind. This week, we’re diving into some groundbreaking research that offers new hope for weight loss during menopause. If you’ve been struggling with postmenopausal weight gain, we’re excited to share how hormone therapy and Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) could be your answer

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Voices in Transition: The Surprising Side of Menopause!

Voices in Transition: The Surprising Side of Menopause!

Hello, Fabulous Readers of Oasis of Wellness!

Welcome to a newsletter that’s as melodious as it is informative. We’re diving into a topic that might surprise you: vocal changes in menopause! Yes, menopause has more than hot flashes and mood swings up its sleeve—it can also give you a fresh, raspy tone that could rival a jazz singer!

In today’s feature we will discuss the thoughts of , Dr. Marla Shapiro, past president of the North American Menopause Society and  Dr. Cheryl Kinney, an OB-GYN and hormone health expert. Together, they uncover how vocal changes impact women in midlife, why they happen, and what you can do about them.

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Oasis of Wellness: Heart Health, One Weekend at a Time

Oasis of Wellness: Heart Health, One Weekend At A Time

Welcome back to Oasis of Wellness! This week, we’re spotlighting how weekend workouts can help you achieve heart health, even with a busy schedule. Studies show that 150 minutes of exercise squeezed into the weekend can cut your risk of heart disease, heart failure, and hypertension, proving that fitness can fit any lifestyle!

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