Yourmenopausehandbook Contentpdf

Download or read book Change of Life written by Susan Flamholtz Trien and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-04-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time, menopause was a deep, dark secret. But not today. Today we want to know exactly what to expect, how to deal with our physical and emotional changes, and how to continue to live life to the fullest. • The menopause handbook answers all your questions. You’ll learn • How and why menopause occurs—and how to recognize the physical signs • What to eat for your changing nutritional needs to avoid weight gain and stay healthy • How menopause may affect your sexuality—and why many women find sex better after menopause • What types of exercise are best for you • Strategies for coping with the “middle-age blues” • How to prevent osteoporosis • What causes hot flashes—and how to get fast relief • The truth about the emotional side of menopause—career and role changes, men’s own mid-life crises, and how to deal with stress Combining solid, up-to-date medical information with personal anecdotes from women who have been there, this comprehensive handbook dispels the myths about menopause and guides every woman through this time with confidence.