The specific cause of bloating during menopause is usually the fluctuation of hormones in the body. Estrogen in particular has a direct impact on the bodyâs water retention levels and as a result when the estrogen levels in the body become unbalanced, water retention increases.
maÂ·larÂ·key. n. Slang. Exaggerated or foolish talk, usually intended to deceive: snookered by a lot of malarkey (New Republic).
What is a mala? A mala, which is Sanskrit for garland, is a string of beadsâtypically 108, in addition to one guru beadâwhich are used as a meditation tool while chanting, reciting or silently repeating a mantra. Malas help the wearer focus their mind and are often used to recite mantras in sets of 108 repetitions.