Monthly Archives: May 2013

Why Black Cohosh for Menopause?

Why did we choose Black Cohosh as one of the four botanicals in VIVACA® to help deal with menopausal symptoms? Black Cohosh the botanical name is; Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa. This plant is a member of the buttercup family, you may have seen this in grandmas garden years back. It’s a perennial plant that […]

A husbands opinion on menopause and VIVACA®

VIVACA® made a difference according to one husband of a menopausal wife. The journey through menopause can be fraught with all kinds of disruptive symptoms that can affect the quality of everyday living for countless women. Women can often feel alone struggling through these symptoms which can last from months to even years. Pat was […]

Hormones 101 with Dr. Lara Armstrong, ND

When it comes to menopausal symptoms, I believe every woman needs to empower herself by learning how her body goes through the changes as we get older thereby helping you to better understand your physical and physiological needs when going through perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Lara Armstrong, ND specializes in women’s health and in particular […]