High levels of arsenic found in fruit juice

High levels of arsenic found in fruit juice

What is Perimenopause?

Perimenopause, often referred to as pre-menopause or menopausal transition, is the time when natural changes occur in the body that lead to permanent infertility, or menopause. These changes usually begin to occur when a woman is in her 40's, however some women can experience it as early as their 30's. Once a woman goes 12 months consecutively without a period, menopause is reached and perimenopause is over. On average, women reach menopause at age 51.

The most common symptoms of perimenopause are menstrual irregularity, hot flashes, bone density loss, decreasing fertility, mood changes, sleep problems, vaginal dryness and infections, and bladder problems. If a woman experiences symptoms that interfere with her life or well-being, it is important that she make and appointment to visit her doctor.

Available treatments you can ask your doctor about include oral contraceptives, laser treatment to reduce or end menstrual flow, and progestin therapy. At home, it is important that women eat a nutritious diet, get regular exercise, and practice stress reduction techniques.

Perimenopause and menopause is a normal phase in a woman’s life, however, if you ever have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask questions!!!

For more information on perimenopause and/or menopause, please ask your doctor, or log onto www.evchc.org to find out how to make an appointment at one of our clinics.

Day-After-Thanksgiving Soup

Two Tasty After-Thanksgiving Dishes!

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Have a Healthy Thanksgiving

Christmas Holiday Toy Drive

The holidays are almost here and East Valley is once again making preparations for the adoption of 50 families that have been identified as our neediest patients. The families are being selected from both our Pomona and West Covina clinics and were chosen because they are experiencing serious financial difficulty and are unable to purchase gifts for their children this year.

If you are able to help one or more of the identified patients, please bring an unwrapped toy to the front desk of either the Pomona or West Covina clinic, or you can also send a check or money order to:

East Valley Community Health Center

C/O Shawna Maliglig

680 Fairplex Drive

Pomona, CA 91768

Please write “Christmas” on the memo line of your check.

I understand that economically it is a difficult time, however these patients and their families would not have any Christmas gifts if it were not for the spirit of giving. Thank you for making the holidays a little brighter for those in need.