Some experts believe that the irritability or anxiety experienced by 60 percent of women during menopause is the direct result of hormonal fluctuations. Others feel there's a good likelihood that hot flashes and night sweats that result in sleeplessness are the cause of mood swings, depression or anxiety.
BERRY BAD BUSINESS: Most poisonous berries cause relatively mild symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. However, the yew bush contains a reddish-orange fruit with a stone seed that can cause cardiac arrest. Nightshade or bittersweet berries can cause nervous system disorders.