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Coping With Menopause
Naturally
Alternatives to HRT
by Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc.
  Ever since the NIH stopped its major study on the
risks and benefits of HRT, many women have begun to look for safe and effective natural
alternatives to treat their menopausal symptoms. In this article from Certified Personal
Trainer/Fitness Counselor Monique Gilbert, she tells us how exercise and the using natural
estrogens in the form of soy can lead to better health. Included is a recipe for
"Golden Tofu Strips" which is a tasty way to serve tofu.Natural vs.
Synthetic Hormones
  In Stephanie Bender's best seller, The Power of Perimenopause, she
covers all aspects of perimenopause and menopause. She spends a great deal of time talking
about how to use hormones to balance out the ups and downs of perimenopause
and menopause. Ms. Bender talks
about the differences between synthetic and natural hormone preparations, you'll be
surprised to learn what she has to say.
Overcoming Depression & Finding
Happiness
excerpted from
"Family Desk Reference to Psychology"
by Chuck T. Falcon
  Depressed people often lose interest in many
activities and social contacts because of loss of pleasure in and enthusiasm for their
usual activities. There are many effective ways to overcome depression. In this essay from
author and Counseling Psychologist Chuck Falcon, he illustrates the causes and treatment
of depression; how activity can help break the depression cycle along with a step-by-step
guide on things that you can do to feel better. Don't forget to join our discussion groups
where you can ask your questions and share your feelings.
Meet The Author
Steven R. Goldstein,
MD
"Could It be Perimenopause?"
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
Interviews, excerpts & support
group
  Dr. Goldstein is renowned for his pioneering work in
ultrasonography. He lectures physicians through out the United States about the
latest techniques and equipment in this specialized field. He discovered the incredible
need for further awareness about perimenopause through his work in ultrasonography.What is
perimenopause? Many of the signs and symptoms can be subtle and are OFTEN confused and
misdiagnosed in young women in their 30's and 40's. Do you have it? Find our more.
Meet the author
Linda Ojeda, Ph.D
"Menopause Without
Medicine"
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
 interview & FREE Excerpt
  Back in the 1980s when perimenopause and menopause were
unheard of, Dr. Ojeda was pouring over medical journals researching what has now become of
the most important health issues for women- perimenopause and menopause. Learn more about
Perimenopause & Menopause, Health Supplements, Herbs & Other products including
Black cohosh, Dong quai, Chaste tree (Vitex), Promensil, and Estroven. Learn
more about Anxiety & Perimenopause, the role of exercise along with a FREE
excerpt on Depression & Mood Swings.
Meet the author
Nancy Teaff, MD
"Perimenopause Preparing for the Change:
A Guide to the Early Stages of Menopause and Beyond"
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
interview with Dr. Teaff
  "Women have to take care of themselves! Women should approach
perimenopause with guts and gusto." This is the battle cry of Dr. Nancy Teaff, the
Perimenopause Pioneer. By listening to her you get the real sense she will single handedly
transform the way every person views perimenopause. She has worked hard, through her
private practice and television appearances, to open the eyes of thousands of women and
men to perimenopause.
Meet the author
Linda Ojeda, Ph.D
"Her Healthy
Heart" &
"Menopause Without Medicine"
interview & FREE excerpt
Alcohol: The Double Edged Sword
 In her latest book, Her Healthy Heart, Linda again is in front of the
health pack. She rings the warning bell for all women to wake up and recognize that
heart disease is as big a problem for women as it is for men. Not only do women have
a six times greater chance of dying from heart disease when compared with deaths
from breast cancer, women are often misdiagnosed and do not receive the proper heart
care. Her Healthy Heart is filled with practical and useful ways for women to keep their
hearts healthy and prevent heart disease. She also provides natural ways to prevent
and reverse heart disease.
Classic French Omelette
 This week's Recipe of the Week is brought to us by Dr.
Larrian Gillespie the author of The Goddess Diet. Dr. Gillespie, in addition to learning
how to cook from the very best chefs, has developed a successful weight loss and
maintenance program for all women. Her Classic French Omelette is a terrific dish for
breakfast, lunch, or dinner. She says, "The first thing I was taught at cooking
school in France was how to make an omelette. I've adapted this recipe to
include soy and my favorite herb de Provence."
Meet the Author
Elizabeth Plourde
 author of "The Ultimate Rape:
What Every Woman Should Know about Hysterectomies and Ovarian Removal
interview & FREE excerpt
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
 The Ultimate Rape is a comprehensive look at what it means to have a
hysterectomy. Ms. Plourde takes us along her personal journey, as bumpy and
difficult as it is, to educate us about what a hysterectomy really does to a woman. The
intervew features discussions on the role of progesterone in women's health, the high rate
of hysterectomy in our country as well as the medical consequences of this procedure on
bone health, high blood pressure and more. The FREE excerpt also features a discussion on
depression.
Meet the Author
Larrian Gillespie, MD
Author of "The Menopause Diet"
FREE
recipe & FREE book excerpt, "Female, Fat, and Forty
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
 Millions of women in
perimenopause and menopause ask themselves in frustration, "Why am I gaining weight
when I'm still eating the same amounts of food and continue my exercise program?" Her
books work hand in hand for any woman in her forties who is trying to lose weight and feel
great. Dr. Gillespie recipe's are delicious and easy to prepare. Her book The
Menopause Diet is excellent and educates us to how our body actually works against us
during perimenopause/menopause. Find out more.
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Natural Woman,
Natural Menopause
by Marcus Laux, Christine Conrad
 
From a leading expert on naturopathic medicine comes the definitive guide to
natural menopause, featuring all the information women need to know about plant-derived
hormone replacement--the proven safe alternative to Premarin and Provera. 33 line drawings
National media publicity. 20-city radio satellite tour .
newly revised
for 2000!
Could It
Be...Perimenopause?
by Steven R.
Goldstein, Laurie
Ashner
 see the interview with Dr Goldstein
In clear, supportive prose, Goldstein offers no-baloney advice. "Today's
perimenopausal women has neither the time nor the patience to go through four to fifteen
years of symptoms without relief," he says. He fully delineates the roles of various
hormones, how to determine if you're in perimenopause or not, as well as how to treat the
various symptoms to gain control over your life.
Health-Bytes
little helpful ideas for you and your family
HotFlash News
(feature articles)
HotFlash FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
gives you the answers to your most common questions
Common
Perimenopause Signs & Symptoms
There are many signs and symptoms for
perimenopause and menopause. There also seems to be as many different symptoms as there
are women ! Find out more.
FREE
meno symptoms chart
(nice printable chart you can take to your doctor)
FREE meno daily journal
(day-by-day way to navigate your journey)
HotFlash Therapy Guide
(a comprehensive listing of your choices)
Glossary of Terms
(list of terms for you need to know)
MenoHealthy Recipes
(the joys of tofu and more)
also see
PinkSunrise.com
("women helping women")
Women's
Health Center
(everything about women's health)
also see:
Nature's Way Health Center
natural and alternative medicine
Red Hot Mamas Do
Menopause With Style
by Marie Evans, Ann Shakeshaft
Into all the deadly seriousness surrounding menopause, comes Red Hot Mamas Do
Menopause With Style. Fast-paced text includes tables, pie charts, graphs, timelines,
lists, letters and the best (real!) menopause Web sites. All the topics of menopause,
including (but not limited to) weight gain, insomnia and hot flashes, are made funny and
thereby a little more bearable.
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