Mind Over Menopause

Leslee Kagan, M.S., N.P., Bruce Kessel, M.D., and Herbert Benson, M.D.

Control Your Menopause Symptoms with a Holistic Mind/Body ApproachMillions of women report the years after menopause as a time of increased confidence and feelings of empowerment. However, the menopause transition can be a difficult one. Maybe you've endured night sweats. Maybe you've begun asking friends and family, "Is it hot in here?" only to get a resounding "No." Maybe you're noticing that PMS is more than a monthly occurrence. If you're searching for a natural or integrated medical approach to navigate the midlife transition and improve your long-term health, you have picked up the right book.Based on groundbreaking programs developed by clinicians at the Mind/Body Medical Institute, including Dr. Herbert Benson, Mind Over Menopause is the only book to combine the expertise of the Mind/Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School, and a leading member of the North American Menopause Society to create a complete plan for coping with menopause symptoms, so that all women can attain that confidence and enhance their midlife experience.

ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction Redefining "The Change"Understanding Hormonal ChangesThe Relaxation ResponseSelf-NurtureExercise: Moving Through MenopauseNutrition: The Healing PlatePostmenopausal Hormone TherapyManaging SymptomsProtecting Your Health: Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer, and Alzheimer's DiseaseThe Power of Your MindResiliency: Inner StrengthPutting It All TogetherGlossaryOrganizations and ResourcesSelected BooksSelected Sources by ChapterIndexContents