I was recently mailed a fun, informative set of DVDs, whose purpose is to inform you and your family about what can be expected when peri-menopause and menopause arrive in your life.
Created by Dr. Tara Allmen, MD, a National Certified Menopause Practitioner, Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and Fellow of the American College of Ob-Gyn, Menopause in an hour is a quick, efficient compilation of the latest info. on dealing with menopause through lifestyle changes, OTC supplements, or prescriptions like estrogen patches.
Here she shares the latest research on what works, what doesn’t, and what to do when you feel truly desperate! In the DVDs, Dr. Allmen herself explains what midlife women go through and what their spouses, partners, friends and family members can do to help minimize the effects. Watching these videos takes a lot less time than reading a medical book or articles on the Internet, and costs only $20 – about the cost of a co-pay.
For those who don’t have health insurance and no access to specialists, as well as those who feel bombarded with information from everywhere and don’t know what to believe, I can highly recommend these DVDs for you and your family.
Dr. Allmen’s top recommendation for reducing the symptoms of menopause is to share in regular exercise. This finding is supported by a study discussed at the recent American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention Conference in San Francisco, where a physician’s longevity study revealed that being physically fit doubles your chances of living longer.
Here’s Dr. Allmen’s prescriptions for “Living a Loving Lifestyle”:
- Get moving: Weight-bearing exercise is a key component in preventing osteoporosis, in addition to aerobic exercise to maintain a healthy weight and reducing the risk of age-related illness.
- Eat more: Consume more whole, unprocessed foods including whole grains, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and lean protein.
- Eat less: Cut back on processed and fried foods, sugary snacks and empty calories.
- Dive into water: By making water your thirst quencher you can avoid the hidden calories in bottled drinks, and artificial sweeteners and caffeine that could contribute to insomnia.
- Live, Love, Laugh: Studies show that a life filled with purpose, social connections and community support contributes greatly to overall health and vitality.
Just to be perfectly clear, I was not paid for this recommendation. I found these DVDs to be delightful and extremely informative. I want everyone to have access to the best possible health and medical information when they need it, regardless of health insurance status.
When I started menopause I had no insurance, because I had just lost my job. This information would have been invaluable to me at that time!
Don’t we all wish we could get menopause over in ONE HOUR!!!!
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