Aging Women Menopause

A 2022 study from SWAN (Study of Women's Health Across the Nation) showed that Black Women reach menopause almost a year earlier than White women, and often have worse symptoms. As well as the hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and hair thinning, Black Women were found to be less likely to receive adequate support and treatments.

Menopause. It shouldn’t be a dirty word, especially as virtually half of the population will go through it at some point in their lives. It is a part of womanhood we can't avoid, so it’s about time we talk about it, embrace it, and be honest with ourselves and others about our unique journeys. Not only will sharing and discussing our concerns, questions, and laughable moments help our fellow menopausal sisters learn and relate, but younger women will feel guided and prepared for what is yet to come.

Strong skeletal muscle drives healthy longevity yet too often women in particular neglect this important measure of fitness. Indeed, more than 70% of women experience musculoskeletal symptoms like joint pain, muscle loss, and reduced bone density as they enter perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms—what Dr. Vonda Wright refers to as the "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause"—can often set us up for osteoporosis, osteopenia, broken bones, increasingly limited mobility, and reduced independence later in life. That trend stops now.

Menopause and perimenopause are still a black box to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women’s brain health specialist, Dr. Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn’t just impact the ovaries—it’s a hormonal show in which the brain takes center stage.

REVISED and UPDATED Edition, 2024: A compelling, “fascinating” (Robert Cialdini) defense of hormone replacement therapy, exposing the faulty science behind its fall from prominence and giving women the evidence they need to make informed decisions about their health. "Estrogen Matters was...

Intermittent fasting is a scientifically backed approach for health optimization and longevity. This is a comprehensive overview of Intermittent Fasting and its relevance to women over 50, with motivating tips for a seamless and sustainable experience. It offers evidence-backed benefits for women in menopause, like weight loss, menopause relief, and longevity.

Wise Woman is a guide for women who want to live with strength, clarity, and purpose. Life throws many challenges your way—menopause, domestic stress, and the pressure of caring for a household and family—but this book shows you how to navigate them with wisdom and resilience. Packed with practical advice, empowering strategies, and heartfelt guidance, Wise Woman teaches you how to protect your health, create a nurturing and balanced home, and take control of your life.

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with sheets soaked, your body in a furnace, and wondered, "What the heck is happening to me?" Are you tired of looking at your reflection in the mirror only to wonder who that exhausted, irritable woman staring back at you really is? You're not alone.

As if from out of nowhere, you experience symptoms such as sleepless nights, irritable moods, unexplained anxiety, trouble retrieving words, and hot flashes. Your weight won't budge, no matter how hard you try. How great would it feel to wake up feeling rested; have a brain that is calm, joyful, and clear; and to finally lose weight in an easy and sustainable way? The good news is that there is a way for you to do all of this and more.

Restore your health and wellbeing with a powerful combination of fasting and holistic lifestyle practices. Are you ready to feel empowered and take control of your health and wellness, even if you’re over 50? Do you want to lose weight, increase your stamina, and look years younger? You might have tried other weight loss programs, but they only made you think more about food because you felt restricted… causing you to retreat to your old unhealthy eating habits. Don’t lose hope… there’s a type of lifestyle (yes, not a diet) that will allow you to lose weight without having to ...

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK if you're looking for a calm, clinical approach, medical guidance, or hormone therapy deep dives. This book isn't polite. It's not gentle. And it definitely doesn't give a f*ck about your comfort zone. If you're looking for soft advice and lavender-scented platitudes, put this down and back away slowly. But if you're ready for the raw, unfiltered truth about menopause — the kind that says what everyone's thinking (in exactly those words) — welcome to the revolution. MENOPAUSE: The Un-F*cking-Filtered Truth is not your mother's menopause book. This is for the woman ...

The last 60 years of dietary advice, warning women to avoid fat, have actually worsened women’s health. If you’re approaching menopause, in menopause, or are interested in improving your health naturally, here is a book that explains the history of menopause, the evolutionary benefits of this life event, and how to eat the right foods to help you enjoy what should be the longest and most fulfilling part of your life.

What if you don't need pills, patches or creams to reach perimenopause and menopause symptom relief? What if you already have everything you need? In this groundbreaking book, you will discover how to completely transform your experience of midlife change. Natural symptom relief, an inner sense of well-being, and feeling like your true self once more are all on offer. Award-winning author and transformative coach Tania Elfersy shares how she witnessed all her physical and emotional perimenopause symptoms disappear within days of a profound insight.

Read By The Author The must-have companion to the We Do Not Care (WDNC) Club and viral movement, from Founding Member Melani Sanders (@justbeingmelani). Part survival manual and part rallying cry, this essential handbook is your trusted guide to the hormonal mayhem of perimenopause, menopause...

Embark on an enlightening journey through menopause with 'A Black Woman's Guide to Menopause' - a comprehensive and insightful book tailored specifically for Black women. This guide offers a unique blend of medical expertise, cultural understanding, and personal empowerment, making it an indispensable resource for navigating this significant life transition.

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Susun Weed, the esteemed author of New Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way, hailed as one of the best books on navigating menopause. Explore herbal solutions for a myriad of challenges that accompany this transformative phase, including osteoporosis, hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, flooding, fibroids, low libido, incontinence, anxiety, and depression.

"Narrating her own work, Shields maintains a balance between lightheartedness and sincerity, injecting moments of humor even as she contends that aging can be beautiful and freeing.”—Library Journal "The overarching themes of empowerment and comfort in one's own skin even if it is no longer...

Given that millions of women have entered menopause each year since the dawn of time, it’s crazy that menopause still feels like uncharted territory for the women who are going through it. Dr. Heather Hirsch is committed to changing that. Unlocking Your Menopause Type helps women cut through the informational noise and learn how to manage their symptoms most effectively by identifying their personal Menopause Type(s).

"5 Pathways to Vagus Nerve Mastery for Women Over 40" is a groundbreaking guide that unlocks the secret to harnessing your body's Vagus Nerve for better health. This book demystifies how movement therapies, vocal exercises, breathwork, touch therapy, and nutritional insights can collectively optimize vagus nerve function and address menopausal symptoms.

At thirty-six, Naomi Watts had just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told that she was on the brink of menopause. It is estimated that seventy-five million women in the United States are currently dealing with menopause symptoms (dry itchy skin, raging hormones, night sweats), and yet the very word “menopause” continues to be associated with stigma and confusion. With so little information, many women feel unprepared, ashamed, and deeply alone when the time comes. This is the book Naomi Watts wishes she had when she first started experiencing symptoms.