With the right tools, you can change your experience of menopause. In this supportive book, and its ten relaxing audio downloads, mindful hypnotherapist Sophie Fletcher equips you with powerful skills to manage the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on years of experience helping women at times of transition, Sophie will show you: Effective ways to harness the mind, body and hormone connection Visualisations, affirmations and mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety and stress Techniques to ease insomnia, weight gain and hot flushes Mindful Menopause will ensure you feel empowered, in control and ready to embrace this liberating time of life.

Teachings, exercises, and reflections to help you be mindful during menopause from a respected psychologist. The Mindful Menopause Workbook will help you bring mindfulness into your day-to-day activities during menopause with teachings, exercises, and meditations. Learn how to recognize and achieve a more balanced, peaceful, and joyful orientation to menopause and beyond. The Mindful Menopause Workbook provides a year’s worth of daily teachings and prompts that offer you moments for self-care and self-development—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Each daily teaching includes space for you to write about the thoughts, emotions, or sensations that are arising for you. This is followed by guided meditations and breath exercises that promote body-mind unity through deep relaxation and expanded peaceful awareness. The book also includes an in-depth illustrated guide to yoga postures and outlines sequential poses that foster greater ease and awareness of your body. Mindful Menopause sensitively addresses issues that commonly arise during menopause, and gives recommendations for managing symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, low energy and libido, anxiety, depression, hot flashes, physical discomfort, poor digestion, and weight gain. Together, these teachings, exercises, and reflections will help you approach menopause mindfully and joyfully, allowing you to deepen your practice and transition gracefully into this new stage of your life.

"Let your menopause journey be a time of self-discovery." Are you ready to take control of your menopause experience? Look no further than Menopause Uncovered - Taking Control of Your Change. This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for women who want to understand and navigate this important transition with confidence. From the basics of what menopause is and the stages you can expect to go through, to the nitty-gritty details of hormonal changes and physical symptoms, we cover all the bases. You'll learn about the emotional and mental health challenges that can come with menopause, like mood swings, anxiety, and cognitive changes, as well as the impact on sleep, weight, and overall health. But it's not all about the physical changes - we also cover the social and work-life balance aspects of menopause, like navigating friendships and relationships, building a support network, and seeking accommodations at work. Plus, we'll explore the various treatment options available, from hormone replacement therapy to natural remedies like acupuncture and herbal supplements. And if you're not going through menopause yourself but want to support a loved one who is, we've got you covered there too. We'll provide tips on how to communicate effectively, offer support and encouragement, and understand the menopause experience from their perspective. But what really sets Menopause Uncovered apart is its focus on taking control of your change. You'll learn how to prepare for menopause, from maintaining overall wellness to seeking preventive healthcare, and how to cope with the emotional impact of this transition. Plus, we'll providepractical tips for managing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, as well as strategies for weight management, exercise, and nutrition. And it's not just about managing symptoms - Menopause Uncovered also covers important topics like menopause and heart health, breast health, and even oral and eye health. You'll learn about the impact of menopause on these areas and what you can do to maintain your overall health and well-being. But don't worry, we won't leave out the fun stuff, like managing hot flashes, sexuality changes, and even hair loss. And with chapters on complementary and alternative therapies, preparing for doctor visits, and building resilience and self-compassion, Menopause Uncovered truly covers all the bases. So whether you're just starting to experience perimenopause, in the throes of full-on menopause, or beyond, Menopause Uncovered has everything you need to take control of your change and navigate this transition with grace and confidence. So grab a copy today and join the millions of women who are ready to take control of their menopause experience!Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Menopause What is menopause? The stages of menopause Signs and symptoms Hormonal Changes During Menopause Estrogen and progesterone fluctuations The role of hormones in menopause symptoms The endocrine system and menopause Physical Symptoms of Menopause Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness Emotional and Mental Health During Menopause Mood swings Anxiety and depression Cognitive changes Sleep Disturbances and Menopause Insomnia Restless leg syndrome Tips for better sleep Menopause and Weight Gain Hormones and metabolism Healthy weight management strategies Exercise for menopause Nutrition for Menopause Essential nutrients for menopausal women Foods to avoid during menopause Dietary supplements Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats Triggers and prevention Cooling techniques Lifestyle changes Menopause and Sexuality Libido changes Painful intercourse Intimacy and relationship challenges Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Benefits and risks Types of HRT Alternatives to HRT Natural Remedies for Menopause Herbal supplements Acupuncture Yoga and meditation Menopause and Osteoporosis Bone health during menopause Risk factors and prevention Osteoporosis treatment options Menopause and Heart Health Cardiovascular risk factors Prevention strategies Heart-healthy lifestyle choices Menopause and Mental Health Coping with mood swings Managing stress Mindfulness and meditation techniques Menopause and Hair Loss Hormones and hair growth Treatment options Hair care tips Menopause and Skin Changes Hormonal effects on skin Skin care during menopause Anti-aging strategies Menopause and Urinary Health Incontinence Urinary tract infections Pelvic floor exercises Menopause and Breast Health Breast changes during menopause Mammogram guidelines Breast cancer prevention Coping with Early Menopause Causes of premature menopause Emotional impact Postmenopausal Health Maintaining overall wellness Preventive healthcare Life after menopause Supporting a Loved One Through Menopause Understanding the menopause experience Communication tips How to offer support and encouragement Menopause and Exercise The importance of physical activity Best exercises for menopause Staying motivated Menopause and Your Social Life Navigating friendships and relationships Building a support network Managing social situations Work-Life Balance During Menopause Managing stress at work Seeking accommodations Balancing career and self-care Complementary and Alternative Therapies Aromatherapy Massage therapy Homeopathy Preparing for Doctor Visits Choosing a healthcare provider What to expect during appointments Questions to ask your doctor Menopause and Your Emotional Well-Being Accepting and embracing change Building resilience Practicing self-compassion Perimenopause: The Transition to Menopause Understanding perimenopause Symptoms and management Preparing for menopause Menopause and Oral Health Gum disease and menopause Dental care during menopause Preventing oral health problems Menopause and Eye Health Hormones and vision changes Common eye conditions Tips for maintaining eye health Menopause and Digestive Health Hormonal effects on digestion Managing gastrointestinal symptoms Diet and lifestyle tips Have Questions / Comments? 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Every woman undergoes menopause at some point in her life. The average age of menopause is 51 years of age but it can occur as young as 30 or at age 60. If you have menopausal symptoms prior to that, it is known as premature menopause. The exact definition of menopause is the cessation of menstrual periods for a consecutive 12 months. The wide fluctuations in hormones during menopause do not just affect the physical body. They affect the brain and emotions as well. Things like mood swings, depression, and anxiety are common symptoms seen during the menopausal years and it can sometimes reach debilitating proportions. You can have increasing crying spells and irritability that can have an effect on you and those around you. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the continual alterations in hormone levels during the menopausal years can have a negative impact on emotions so that some women are left feeling depressed, anxious, and irritable. Estrogen and progesterone receptors are located in the brain as well as the body so that it is natural to assume that mental and emotional changes will affect the body during times when the hormones fluctuate. Even though menopause is a natural process that happens to all of us, there’s still a few things that you need to keep an eye on to make sure that everything is happening the way it should Learn about the various menopause symptoms and how they effect your piece of mind and quality of life. Discover multiple effective and all natural remedies for those symptoms. Learn how your emotional health affects severity of symptoms. Discover how stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy helps alleviate menopause symptoms. Many women in the perimenopausal and menopausal years feel like nothing in life makes sense. One minute they find themselves crying uncontrollably while the next, they feel extremely angry for no reason. There can be an increase in premenstrual syndrome in the perimenopausal years as the ovaries struggle to make up for their age-related decline. You may feel and act crazy at times but this isn’t permanent and soon you will return to a normal state. In the meantime, there are things you can do to combat these changes. Antidepressants. antidepressants. They are most beneficial for depressive symptoms but they can also help anxiety symptoms and problems with sleep. Anxiolytic therapy. Hormone Replacement Therapy. Meditation. etc Not every woman experiences emotional changes as a result of menopause. If you find yourself with emotional changes in menopause that you can’t tolerate, try some of the tips mentioned in this book, as we elaborate and in depth guide to help everybody to understand Menopause better

Interviews with and case studies of women in the U.S., accompanied by research in this text, show how our perceptions, thoughts, and spiritual practices can help women through menopause without drugs and their potential side effects. More and more women today are seeking natural ways to cope with menopause, including through mindfulness techniques and Eastern practices such as meditation. Women of various races, ages, and socioeconomic status interviewed at length for this study explain their experiences, victories, and setbacks in their quests to overcome this natural but body- and brain-altering change. Complementing findings from her research with wider outside research, author Deborah Merrill explains how popular culture depictions, race, class, and education all alter women's perceptions of the meaning of menopause, and how those perceptions can complicate, exacerbate, or alleviate physical and psychological symptoms. She details the "medical view" that views menopause as a problem to be solved, rather than as a natural event. And, through women's words and case studies, she details psychospiritual approaches many are adopting to cope, instead of seeking potentially harmful medicines. Readers will find new insights, wisdom, and potential solutions in the array of voices, experiences, and paths taken and presented in this book.

For nearly as long as women have been around, they have been going through menopause. It is a bodily process as old as human birth, death, and of course, menstruation. Like many normal biological events, menopause was gradually medicalized, and with the rise of pharmaceutical medicine, women and their doctors were convinced that it was an "estrogen deficiency disease" that could be treated by supplementing the body's declining estrogen levels with hormones. By 2002 hormone treatment had been on the market for more than fifty years when doctors and women alike were shocked by the results of a massive clinical trial, the Women's Health Initiative: women taking hormones had more heart attacks, breast cancer, strokes, pulmonary embolisms, and blood clots than women who did not, and patients were left scrambling to find new and sometimes difficult answers to their menopause and midlife health questions. In The No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause, Barbara Seaman, a legendary figure in the women's health movement, and Laura Eldridge have written a comprehensive, easy-to-use resource that will give you all the information you need to make smart and informed decisions that will put you in control during this time of transition -- medically, psychologically, sexually, and even financially. With the latest research on everything from hormone replacement therapy to skin creams to preventing osteoporosis, The No-Nonsense Guide to Menopause is the definitive manual on this important subject. You'll find out which changes are expected and natural and which can be a cause for concern; how hormonal shifts can affect your heart, your sex life, and your mood; and what you can do to address these issues. Whether the authors are discussing the risk factors for heart disease, the benefits of lifting weights, or if you should consider a hysterectomy, they offer unbiased, straightforward information and advice with a signature blend of wisdom and sensitivity. Perhaps most important, you'll learn how to evaluate what you read in magazines, hear on the news, and are told by your doctor, so you can distinguish between solid facts and dubious claims. By learning how to read and evaluate scientific studies and becoming familiar with what goes on behind the scenes in research labs, at doctors' offices, and at pharmaceutical companies, you will be able to become your own advocate. The next time you go to the doctor's office, you will know how to make the most of your visit and leave feeling confident, informed, and in command. There is no one way to experience menopause and no single way to handle the challenges it can present, but as a no-nonsense patient, you will have the tools you need to make decisions that are right for you.

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.

'Louise is a voice you can really trust. I've learnt so much from her and now you can too.' - Holly Willoughby 'Dr Louise is a miracle worker' - Lorraine Kelly 'Louise is my No. 1 go-to when it comes to anything menopause and this book is perfect for when I'm worried about anything.'- Alison Hammond 'Louise Newson is wonderful... a real expert in her field.' - Joe Wicks Your complete, expert, evidence-based guide to the perimenopause and menopause. Dr Louise Newson is fast becoming the leading medical expert on hormone health. This revised and expanded edition of her bestselling book has all the information and advice you need to understand the impact of low hormone levels on your perimenopause symptoms as well as on your future health post-menopause. There's an up-to-date guide to HRT doses, how to deal with HRT availability fluctuations, new research on testosterone and its benefits beyond libido boosting and startling findings on how low hormones can increase our propensity towards addictive behaviours, including intake of alcohol. New interviews with experts including Dr Lisa Mosconi discuss pertinent questions such as whether HRT can reduce the risk of dementia, and new case studies from Newson Health reveal essential research on how hormone imbalance can impact the neurodivergent brain. With the gender pay gap highlighting inequality in the workplace and women's pension pots diminished, it is vitally important that the frightening stats showing almost 60% of women have taken time off work or reduced their hours due to menopause symptoms are broadcast far and wide. This book will empower and inform you to improve your own menopause care as well as understand the bigger societal issues that have been ignored for far too long.

A groundbreaking mind/body program for perimenopause and menopause uses relaxation response techniques, nutrition, and exercise to manage menopause symptoms.

Beyond Menopause uncovers the unique healthcare needs of postmenopausal women. It offers women integrative holistic approaches that bridge the gap between conventional medicine and systems of holistic healing. The book highlights integrative strategies in the context of common health conditions, including anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbance, sexual health, weight concerns, bone health, and brain health. It provides information on the use of hormone therapy during the menopause transition. The book features clinical vignettes illustrating how individual women explore pathways to better health through shared decision-making with their health practitioners. Women of postmenopausal age want to remain healthy, vital, and engaged, yet they are often overlooked in the healthcare system. In this phase of life, women need to create their own integrative path to wellness. Beyond Menopause shows women how to prime their voice for self-advocacy and establish collaborative relationships with their health practitioners. Women are advised to create an adaptable network of practitioners to accommodate changing needs—their own “web of wellness.” Beyond Menopause brings a fresh perspective to the mental, physical, and spiritual elements of holistic living. From the distinct vantage points of medicine and neuroscience, the authors guide women toward new pathways to optimal health and well-being.