Post Submitted by Chelsey OâHare: I was just reading about Evidenced Based Practice and I can see why itâs controversial in social work practice. From my understanding it seems too stringent and bureaucratic. Itâs as if we have to conform to a practice/research style in order to be micro-managed by the bureaucracy that is providing us funding.
As you get past menopause, bone health comes into focus. Daily calcium is part of the recipe for strong bones, along with vitamin D and exercise. Low-fat dairy products like yogurt, sardines, almonds, fortified orange juice and some mineral waters are all ways to get your calcium from food.
One way to achieve hormone balance is to eat a lot of foods that contain soy, such as tofu, soy milk, soy cheese, miso, and foods made with soy flour, says Dr. Aesoph. Later in life, the phytoestrogens in soy can ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes by replacing the estrogen lost during this time.