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Transformation Through Menopause

Author : Marian Van Eyk Mccain

Publisher : Praeger

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 47,34 MB

Release : 1991-10-30

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN :

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[This] is by far the most wise and thought provoking book on menopause that I have ever read. It is must reading for every woman who dares to meet the challenges of menopause fully and consciously. Christiane Northrup, M.D. This volume presents a holistic, theoretical framework for understanding menopause as a major developmental event in women's lives. Rather than an unpleasant phase to be endured or alleviated, Marian Van Eyk McCain views menopause as an empowering experience that women can use for personal growth. Artfully interweaving her research, years of clinical experience, and her personal perceptions of menopause to create an inspiring new vision of the change of life. She goes well beyond a discussion of hormones and hot flashes to uncover the deep emotional and spiritual significance of this time in women's lives. This book is not only about change on a personal or physical level but in society as well. McCain lays out historical and cross-cultural beliefs about menstruation and menopause and the attitudes surrounding them (from taboos to reverence) and points out that in our modern society women most often either try to ignore or make it through this essential period of womanhood in order to compete in a man's world on male terms. In tune with recent feminist thought, the author says there is a new womanpower emerging, which means that it is time for women to honor their natural cycles. There is no other book that combines the insights, inspiration, and wealth of information contained in this work. It is an important book for the alternative-minded baby-boom generation who are seeking new ways to approach middle age.



The Wisdom of Menopause

Author : Christiane Northrup, M.D.

Publisher : Hay House, Inc

Page : 769 pages

File Size : 13,13 MB

Release : 2012-01-03

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 140193997X

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Dr. Christiane Northrup’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Wisdom of Menopause has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new vision of midlife—and will continue to do so for generations to come. As Dr. Northrup has championed, the "change" is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be "fixed," but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now—from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet—have the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of her life. Now completely revised, this groundbreaking classic draws on the current research and medical advances in women’s health, and includes: • a new section on sex after 50—and how, if need be, you can rejuvenate your sex life; • updated mammogram guidelines—and how thermography improves breast health; • the latest on the glycemic index, optimal blood sugar levels, and ways to prevent diabetes; • dietary guidelines revealing that hidden sugar—not dietary fat—is the main culprit in heart disease, cancer, and obesity; • all you need to know about perimenopause and why it’s critical to your well-being; • a vital program for ensuring pelvic health during and after menopause; • strategies to combat osteoporosis and strengthen bones for life. With this trusted resource, Dr. Christiane Northrup shows that women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment—emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before.



The Menopause Metamorphosis

Author : Evelyn Marsh

Publisher : eBookIt.com

Page : 203 pages

File Size : 31,42 MB

Release : 2024-04-17

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1456649094

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Embark on a Journey of Transformation and Empowerment Through Menopause Menopause marks a significant chapter in the lives of all women, a period brimming with transformation and new beginnings. The Menopause Metamorphosis: Transforming with Grace is an essential guide, illuminating the path to navigate this change with wisdom, understanding, and a touch of elegance. This book is more than just a guide; it's a companion through the journey of menopause, designed to empower you to embrace this transition with confidence and grace. Commencing with a warm introduction to the winds of change, the book delves deep into the heart of menopause, starting with the fundamental understanding of the biological shifts. It gracefully debunks the myriad myths that shroud menopause, setting the stage for a journey informed by truth and understanding. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms equips you with the knowledge to gracefully steer through the initial waves of change, understanding the physical and emotional signals that herald this new era. The journey continues through the nuanced exploration of the physical, emotional, and psychological passages of menopause. From managing hot flushes to navigating the complex landscape of libido, each chapter is meticulously crafted to address every facet of the menopausal transition. The exploration deepens into the spiritual dimension, offering insights into finding meaning, cultivating inner peace, and embracing change. The practical discourse extends into the realms of nutrition, exercise, and even alternative therapies and supplements, presenting a holistic approach to navigating menopause. The book does not shy away from the medical aspects, offering comprehensive guidance on treatments, hormone replacement therapy, and preventative strategies for long-term health concerns such as cardiovascular health and osteoporosis. With a compassionate approach, The Menopause Metamorphosis extends beyond the individual experience, exploring the power of community, relationships, and the importance of a supportive environment at work. It encourages exploring creativity, financial health, and even offers a global perspective on menopause, reminding you that you are not alone on this journey. As you approach the conclusion, you're invited to look toward post-menopause with joy and anticipation, equipped with the knowledge and strategies to ensure long-term wellbeing. With a trove of resources and support networks listed, this book ensures you are fully supported, every step of the way. Embrace your menopause metamorphosis with confidence, grace, and the power of informed choice.



"Experiencing Menopause with Empowerment and Joy

Author : Razel Wolf

Publisher :

Page : 72 pages

File Size : 24,41 MB

Release : 2021-01-25

Category :

ISBN : 9783982234403

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The best kept secret is this: Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, not something to be dreaded. Rather, it is something to look forward to as a time when all kinds of new creativity can be born, bringing joy, satisfaction and meaning to our lives. This book explores a shamanic approach, through connection to all the worlds we live with - the humans, the plants, the animals, spirit, and the minerals, to empower the later phase in a woman's life - menopause and beyond. By celebrating menopause as a rite of passage, we discover what is ours to do now. What is a rite of passage? A moment when great change is afoot. The value of such a transformation is increased when it is acknowledged and celebrated as we move from one role or phase in our lives into the next. In many societies such "moments" are well-known and recognized in our various birthing, marriage, and death rites. In this book, we approach menopause as a rite of passage - a transition from one stage of life to another. It can be an empowered phase in a woman's life, a part of our life development that deserves dignity and honor. We focus on the possibilities and fulfillment that can come with menopause. We can all explore menopause as a time of great potential and power within ourselves. We become matriarchs and caretakers for the coming generations, bringing a different kind of joy, satisfaction, and meaning to our lives and the lives of those around us. But it is also the case that many people still fear and resist menopause. It is not uncommon to encounter beliefs that menopause is the end of a woman's productive years, and that her fate now is to grow old, become increasingly unattractive, and no longer have value in her world. A recent study found that less than 20 percent of premenopausal women have even moderate knowledge of the biological changes that may occur to them during menopause. It found that even fewer women carry a positive view of menopause - as a natural process that takes us to the next stage in our lives, granting us new opportunities to take our power and open to newfound joys. Most of the time menopause is still considered a decline that requires remedies to cure it. It is an unfortunate approach to a natural phase of life, which, as you will see, holds so many gifts for us. We both learned about rites of passage through the teachings of the Deer Tribe Metis Medicine Society, or the Deer Tribe for short, an organization that supports a spiritual path that provides teachings, ceremonies and tools for our human quest for growth. We are both long-time students of this path, which combines traditional, spiritual, and modern knowledge about the human being. It carries a rich body of knowledge and ceremonies in rites of passage. Razel is a senior teacher on this path. Karin's focus is counseling and teaching about the rites of passage. This book contains common sense and a shamanic approach to a wonderful, though little understood, phase in a woman's life. All over the world there are organizations and initiatives whose focus is to implement meaningful rites of passage back into our society. We encourage all of you to seek out the knowledge that speaks to you from any source that is valuable for you. We hope you also enjoy this book.



Flash Count Diary

Author : Darcey Steinke

Publisher : Sarah Crichton Books

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 30,17 MB

Release : 2019-06-18

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0374716161

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“Many days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way. This elegant, wise, fascinating, deeply moving book is an instant classic. I’m about to buy it for everyone I know.” —Maggie Nelson, author of The Argonauts A brave, brilliant, and unprecedented examination of menopause Menopause hit Darcey Steinke hard. First came hot flashes. Then insomnia. Then depression. As she struggled to express what was happening to her, she came up against a culture of silence. Throughout history, the natural physical transition of menopause has been viewed as something to deny, fear, and eradicate. Menstruation signals fertility and life, and childbirth is revered as the ultimate expression of womanhood. Menopause is seen as a harbinger of death. Some books Steinke found promoted hormone replacement therapy. Others encouraged acceptance. But Steinke longed to understand menopause in a more complex, spiritual, and intellectually engaged way. In Flash Count Diary, Steinke writes frankly about aspects of Menopause that have rarely been written about before. She explores the changing gender landscape that comes with reduced hormone levels, and lays bare the transformation of female desire and the realities of prejudice against older women. Weaving together her personal story with philosophy, science, art, and literature, Steinke reveals that in the seventeenth century, women who had hot flashes in front of others could be accused of being witches; that the model for Duchamp's famous Étant donnés was a post-reproductive woman; and that killer whales—one of the only other species on earth to undergo menopause—live long post-reproductive lives. Flash Count Diary, with its deep research, open play of ideas, and reverence for the female body, will change the way you think about menopause. It's a deeply feminist book—honest about the intimations of mortality that menopause brings while also arguing for the ascendancy, beauty, and power of the post-reproductive years.



Thriving Through the Change -The Power of Positivity and Self-Care in Menopause

Author : Hellen Maya Smith

Publisher : Gaius Quill Publishing

Page : 88 pages

File Size : 40,91 MB

Release : 2024-03-12

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1917186630

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Thriving Through the Change- The Power of Positivity and Self-Care in Menopause Self-Care During Menopause and Navigating Menopause Mindfully Are you seeking guidance on managing menopause with positivity? Do you need practical advice on self-care during menopause? "Thriving Through the Change: The Power of Positivity and Self-Care in Menopause" is here to offer insightful guidance and tools to help you navigate this important phase of life. This book does more than address the physical changes of menopause; it encourages you to embrace the menopause as a transformative period, a time for personal growth during menopause. It is a unique guide that helps you view menopause not as an ending, but as a beginning, an opportunity to learn and grow. Whether you are on the cusp of this phase or already in the thick of it, this book provides a variety of natural remedies for menopause symptoms, empowering you with options to handle this transition in the way that suits you best. But the journey doesn't end with menopause. In fact, this is just the beginning. As you embrace life post-menopause, learn how to continue thriving in post-menopause, celebrating this transition and the freedom that it often brings. Above all, this book encourages you to embrace the changes that come with menopause. Through practical advice and real-life examples, you will learn the art of navigating menopause mindfully. This book is more than a guide; it is a companion on your journey through menopause, championing the power of positivity and self-care every step of the way. Key Highlights Holistic Approach: This book provides a unique holistic perspective on menopause, considering not just the physical but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of this significant life stage. Practical and Actionable Advice: Throughout the book, readers will find a wealth of practical advice and strategies that they can implement in their daily lives, from nutrition and exercise to mindfulness practices and stress management. Real-Life Experiences: Interspersed within the book are real-life stories from diverse women who have navigated menopause with positivity and self-care, providing inspiration, empowerment, and practical wisdom. Empowering Perspective: The book encourages a paradigm shift, viewing menopause not as an ending but as a period of personal growth, liberation, and transformation. In-Depth Information: The book provides comprehensive information on menopause, debunking common myths, and offering insights into various therapeutic approaches, including alternative therapies, hormone replacement therapy, and natural remedies. Tools for Mindset Change: It offers tools and techniques to cultivate a positive mindset, manage mood swings, and use humor as a coping strategy. Self-Care Techniques: The book promotes self-care as a critical aspect of navigating menopause, providing detailed advice on how to adapt self-care routines, prioritize rest, and use creative outlets for stress management. Additional Resources: In the concluding sections, readers are provided with additional resources for further reading and exploration, menopause-friendly recipes, and relaxation techniques and exercises. This book is a powerful resource for any woman looking to navigate her menopause journey with positivity, resilience, and grace. "Thriving Through the Change" is your indispensable guide to embracing and celebrating menopause with positivity, strength, and grace. Your journey towards thriving starts here.



Wild Feminine

Author : Tami Lynn Kent

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 402 pages

File Size : 12,25 MB

Release : 2011-02-22

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1451610211

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Ladies! Tap into the wisdom of your womanhood and learn through real stories, helpful visualizations, and creative exercises how the sacred pelvic bowl supports and informs your ability to be creative, self-heal, and feel empowered in your life. Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit, & Joy in the Female Body offers a unique, holistic approach to reclaiming the power, spirit, and joy of the female body and the understanding of its connection to creative energy flow. By restoring the physical and energetic balance in the pelvic bowl, women can learn to care for themselves in a nourishing and respectful manner, heal spiritual fractures, and renew their relationship with the sacred feminine. In today’s age of women needing to reclaim their feminine power and bodily autonomy, Tami Kent—founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ and a women’s health and physical therapist—provides a framework for healing the body and navigating the realms of the feminine spirit. Through pelvic bodywork, healing stories, visualizations, rituals, and creative exercises, women can explore the deep and natural wisdom inherent in the female body. Wild Feminine reveals the amazing potential of the female body: the potential to create, to heal, and to transform energy at the core of all womanhood and radically shift your relationship with your body and spirit. Wild Feminine gives you the tools to awaken and retrieve your ancient wild self, restore your joy and creative energy, and reconnect to your sacred center.



The Wisdom of Menopause (4th Edition)

Author : Christiane Northrup, M.D.

Publisher : Bantam

Page : 881 pages

File Size : 49,61 MB

Release : 2021-05-11

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0525486135

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The Bible of middle-aged womanhood . . . a masterwork.”—The Atlantic Newly revised and updated for this fourth edition, this groundbreaking book has inspired more than a million women with a dramatically new vision of midlife—and will continue to do so for generations to come. As Dr. Christiane Northrup explains, the “change” is not simply a collection of physical symptoms to be “fixed,” but a mind-body revolution that brings the greatest opportunity for growth since adolescence. The choices a woman makes now—from the quality of her relationships to the quality of her diet—have the power to secure vibrant health and well-being for the rest of her life. In this fourth edition, Dr. Northrup draws on the current research and medical advances in women’s health, including: • Up-to-date information on hormone testing and hormone therapy, with new options and new research • A whole new take on losing weight and training your mind to release extra pounds • New insights on the relationship between thyroid, Hashimoto's Disease, and Epstein Bar Syndrome • New, less invasive and more effective fibroid treatments • Which supplements are better than botox for keeping skin looking youthful • How taking the supplement Pueraria mirifica can optimize many aspects of midlife health and wellness • Why older women don't need the HPV vaccine With this trusted resource, Dr. Christiane Northrup shows that women can make menopause a time of personal empowerment—emerging wiser, healthier, and stronger in both mind and body than ever before.



In Women's Experience

Author : Patricia L. Munhall

Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning

Page : 436 pages

File Size : 30,21 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Existentialism

ISBN : 9780887376108

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Looks at the entirety of women's lives, tracing the unique social, psy chological, and physical factors that affect women's health. Expert co ntributors examine a wide range of women's experiences, from surviving breast cancer, to becoming a mother, to coping with chronic illness-a ll from women's perspectives.



Menopause

Author : MK Czerwiec

Publisher : Penn State Press

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 25,62 MB

Release : 2021-12-28

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN : 1637790198

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Hot flashes. Vaginal atrophy. Social stigma. The comics in this unapologetic anthology prove that when it comes to menopause and its attendant symptoms, no one needs to sweat it alone. Featuring works by comics luminaries such as Lynda Barry, Joyce Farmer, Ellen Forney, and Carol Tyler, Menopause is the perfect antidote to the simplistic, cheap-joke approach that treats menopause as a cultural taboo. This anthology challenges stereotypes with perspectives from a range of life experiences, ages, gender identities, ethnicities, and health conditions. Other contributors include Maureen Burdock, Jennifer Camper, KC Councilor, MK Czerwiec, Leslie Ewing, Ann M. Fox, Keet Geniza, Roberta Gregory, Teva Harrison, Rachael House, Leah Jones, Monica Lalanda, Cathy Leamy, Ajuan Mance, Jessica Moran, Mimi Pond, Sharon Rosenzweig, Joyce Schachter, Susan Merrill Squier, Emily Steinberg, Nicola Streeten, A. K. Summers, Kimiko Tobimatsu, Shelley L. Wall, and Dana Walrath.