When you think of the gorgeous colors of autumn, what comes to mind? Orange pumpkins and golden leaves? Or orange Reese’s cups and yellow M&Ms®? As Halloween approaches, and well into the holiday season, colorful displays of candy greet you …
Solving the Mystery of the Menopausal Middle
Last time I took my dogs to the vet, they were both slightly overweight. So, I started feeding them one less scoop of kibble, and adding a high-protein meal topper to their dishes. Within a few short weeks, I began …
Balancing Your Weight and Hormones Simultaneously Could Have Bigger Benefits: Here’s What the Research Says
If you’ve been following the The Change Is Personal blog, you’ve undoubtedly seen some of our articles about hormones and weight management. As a woman experiencing perimenopause or menopause, weight gain is often one of the first (and most frustrating) …
New Blog Series: Ask Andi Anything!
What if you had a pharmacist at your fingertips? An expert in Women’s Health, whom you could ask anything and get reliable, informed answers backed by research and years of experience? Welcome to “Ask Andi Anything!” – a new blog …
How To Celebrate Your Body During Menopause: A Body-Positive Approach
What did you see when you looked in the mirror today? If the words that come to mind are “too much ____” or “not _____ enough”, take a step back and try to view yourself from a new, body-positive perspective. …
How to Manage Weight Gain During Menopause: A Practical Guide from Belmar Pharmacy
Dread getting on the scale? Not sure why the numbers are going up despite your best efforts to eat well and exercise? If you’re on the journey to menopause, weight gain can be one of the unwanted side effects. But …
Menopause and Cholesterol: Belmar Pharmacy Explores the Estrogen Connection
The last time you had a checkup at the doctor’s office, were you told to watch your cholesterol levels? Have your cholesterol levels started to rise along with symptoms of menopause? Is there a connection between the two? Cholesterol is …