Many, the sheikh said, “are holding the Shiites responsible for prolonging the regime’s life.” This “is blamed on Iran, on Hezbollah and on Shiites domestically,” he said, adding that he believes the conflict was political rather than religious.
The group’s monthly meetings are held online during business hours. Participants swap notes on supplements, teas, treatments and beauty products. Daniels believes the group improves productivity because it gives members a sense of belonging within the organization.“I know how lonely it is when you are going through these things, because you think, ‘Is this just happening to me?’” she said. “I had a UTI (urinary tract infection) that was so severe that I fainted on a train. My periods were so heavy that I couldn’t leave the house.”
Arriva has a policy that says bosses must listen to and make reasonable adjustments for employees struggling with menopause. That could mean more restroom breaks, uniform adaptations to help with hot flashes or flexible working hours, Daniels said.People working for employers who do not subsidize menopause-related care and programs can model requests for similar benefits after the small percentage of companies that do.When Shevonya Noble joined biotechnology firm Genentech as a principal quality and compliance leader, she was connected with a care advocate who helped her find a nutritionist, wellness coach, career coach, mental health provider and physical support coach to address her menopause symptoms.
Appointment costs were covered through a benefit provided by Maven, which partners with employers and health plans to deliver care targeted to women. Genentech’s benefits also include menopause-specific classes and support groups.At a former employer, Noble felt she had to hide the hot flashes that interrupted her sleep and disrupted her concentration while giving presentations because she didn’t see anyone else furiously fanning themselves at their desks.
“The conversation about menopause needs to be broadened to include men, not just men in our lives but in the workplace as well,” Noble said. “It’s important that we not shy away from the topic but include it in our conversations and to just take the mystique away from what goes on with women at this stage in life.”
Speaking up about symptoms also may help. When women experience hot flashes and brain fog at work, they’re often seen as less competent, but if they say, “It’s menopausal, I’m getting treated for it,’” the discrimination goes away and they’re seen as powerful leaders again, according to Midi founder Strober.on Tuesday morning led many on social media to blame the blaze on left-wing extremists.
Here’s a closer look at the facts.CLAIM: An ICE van in Philadelphia seen ablaze in a video spreading online was intentionally set on fire by left-wing extremists.
THE FACTS: That’s false. Although the cause of the fire is unknown, foul play is not suspected, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department and ICE.“After our fire marshal spoke to the driver of the vehicle, who escaped unharmed, thankfully, it was determined that it was an accidental fire,” said Rachel Cunningham, a spokesperson for the Philadelphia Fire Department. “I don’t have information on what caused it or what the accident was, but there’s no suspicion of foul play.”