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Moving through Menopause - Book Review |
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Book Reviews -
Women's Health and Psychology
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Written by Catie Gosselin
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 Moving
Through Menopause, by
Kathy Smith
Every woman will go through it, but very little is known about the experience
of menopause. The common belief is that it marks a downturn in women's
health and vitality. Fitness expert, Kathy Smith, has authored a guide
that not only explains menopause/perimenopause, but offers concrete
lifestyle tips for making it a time of renewal and growth.
As an example of how pervasive menopausal misconceptions remain, many
of us associate menopause with hot flashes, mood swings, and menstrual
irregularities. These symptoms, however, are in fact indicative of perimenopause;
the period preceding menopause where hormone fluctuations can cause
havoc. Perimenopause may last several years. Actual menopause may be
declared with some degree of confidence when a woman goes a full year
without experiencing a menstrual cycle.
Preparing for and actually entering menopause effects women on many
levels. From a physical standpoint, lowered estrogen levels bring with
them a greater risk for heart disease, osteoporosis and incontinence.
A woman's cognitive abilities may be effected as well. "Moving
Through Menopause" addresses relief from perimenopausal
symptoms as well as safeguards from menopausal health risks.
One of the most widely known tools in coping with estrogen fluctuations
is HRT. Ms Smith discusses the pros and cons of this therapy as well
as herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle alternatives. Most striking in
this book, beyond the wealth of information, is self-assessment sheets
to aid in pinpointing and acting upon target areas. These simplify the
process of applying healthful changes into practice.
"Moving
Through Menopause" is much more than a reference
work. It is a menopause survival guide. It is written in clear, understandable
language, and packed with practical, manageable tools to make the transition
to menopause an empowering time.
copyright 2002 WomanLinks.com
About the Author: Catie Hayes is founder/editor of WomanLinks.com.
She is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom of two.
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