More than ever this is a critical time for couples to communicate more about changes they are both experiencing. Christian Northrup talks about ‘reversing roles’ as couples go through this transition in her book Wisdom of Menopause. Men often lose a lot of aggression that once fueled their younger years and they are happier to stay home and engage in more nuturing activities, that they never paid attention to before, such as cooking. Women, on other hand, may want to venture out into world and pursue a long-thought about career. They become more aggressive and passionate about accomplishing things. In this way, couple almost switch roles in relationship.

Talking a lot, expressing ideas, and bonding with one another again becomes critical during this transition. Men need to know what is happening to their women on a day-to-day basis, and visa versa. Women want men to cheer them on as they undergo significant changes including dealing with physical discomfort, hormonal imbalances, and possibly venturing out into career world for first time!

Men need to know that sex isn’t going away totally. Explore sexual alternatives and realize that having less sex is not end of world! Experiment with vibrators, and oral sex, if you haven’t already as these are fine alternatives and to maintain a healthy sex life. Women love toys as much as guys do. Menopause might mean taking more time for foreplay for some women. Get into a habit of communicating your needs to each other and learn to enjoy changes instead of fighting against them.

The most important thing is that husbands provide a social network for their menopausal wives to rely on. Realize that menopause is only a phase, albeit end of old and beginning of a new one, and it’s possible to adjust to changes by remaining aware. By staying informed of each other’s thoughts and feelings and becoming tolerant and understanding to emotional pains women can go through, menopause couples can overcome most difficulties. And, who knows, you might like new person you wake up to better! Think of it as another adventure.

Grade III: Severe acne includes blackheads, whiteheads, and deeper pimples with more pronounced swelling.

Grade IV: acne is considered very severe when it occurs on face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. Pustules and deeper cysts occur with very severe acne and scarring may result if condition is not cared for properly.

Preventing Acne Scars

The most important rule for acne sufferers to remember is that you should never pick or squeeze acne blemishes. This can lead to spread of acne and development of acne scars. Instead, there are a number of herbal, homeopathic, and traditional formulas that can be used to treat acne and prevent development of acne scars. Herbs work naturally with body to reduce acne blemishes and prevent development of acne scars. Echinacea and poke root are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on acne.

Relieving Acne Scars

Acupuncture: Stagnant of Chi in channels of face is said to be cause of acne. Acupuncture performed on these points of face may help relieve acne, and prevent development of acne scars.

Surgery: In moderate to severe cases of acne, doctors may use surgery to open up blemishes and remove blackheads and whiteheads. Unlike medication treatments, effects of acne surgery are usually more immediate. And surgery is also effective in reducing development and visibility of acne scars.

Cleaning intestinal Tract: Acne can be a by-product of a filthy intestinal tract and colon. In most cases when colon is clean acne will go away. I recommend intestinal cleanser Oxy-Powder.

Other remedies include skin rejuvenation program including 3 products: Oxy-Skin, Oxy-Zap and a strong Aloe Vera concentrate available at http://www.acne-answers.org. These products should help prevent acne scarring.

Dr. Group is heads research and development division at http://www.acne-answers.org.