Are bioidentical hormones superior to other forms of hormone therapy? Is there a time limit on how long postmenopausal women can take hormones? Women’s health expert, Dr. Holly L. Thacker covers these topics and more in the third installment of the Speaking of Women’s’ Health video series, “Surviving Menopause.”

The co-hosts share the weight lost stories. The women are dealing with menopause weight gain, sickle cell anemia weight dangers, struggling with pregnancy weight, being black and fat and fasting to be beautiful for a date. www.everywaywoman.com www.facebook.com twitter.com www.youtube.com

Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. Following a career as a practicing physician in obstetrics and gynecology for over 25 years, Dr. Northrup has dedicated her lifework to helping women (and the men who love them) learn how to flourish on all levels by creating health, prosperity, and pleasure in their lives. She says, “I’ve spent the first half of my life studying and footnoting everything that can go wrong with the female body—and figuring out how to fix it. I’m dedicating the second half of my life to illuminating everything that can go right with the female body, including teaching women how to truly flourish.” One can see that Dr. Northrup “walks her talk,” especially when she first put her own personal truth on paper in 1994 in her first book Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom (Bantam). This groundbreaking reference of raw facts and intriguing case histories became a New York Times bestseller, has sold more than 1.9 million copies, and has been translated into 17 languages. In 1998, Dr. Northrup continued to gain national recognition with her first two public television specials Women’s Bodies, Women’s Minds and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Choices. The success of these programs led to two more popular specials, which debuted in August of 1999: Your Diet …

During the Month of May, Dr. Carol Francis discusses the vexations of aging and tools to stall symptoms of aging. During her Talk Radio Show – Make Life Happen- Dr. Francis explores fitness for those over 50. Month of May is dedicated to energizing the body that is growing older by the minute on the Dr. Carol Francis Show. Each podcasts available at BlogTalkRadio.com/dr-carol-francis. This week of radio broadcasts begins with Senior citizen, Author and Fitness Trainer for over 25 years, Nicholas Prukop. Nicholas Prukop paves the way for those unfit or unexercised seniors to begin moving their body and invigorating their brain and the chemicals that make them happier and energetic. Basically, he clearly reminds listeners that if they do not use their body they will lose its supple, flexible and muscular capacity to support health while aging. Now more than ever, aging adults have access to gyms, exercise tapes, or videos on line. Radio Show of Nicholas Prukop’s advice can be listened to online at this link: www.blogtalkradio.com Menopause reduces the chemicals that fight off cholesterol or fat accumulation. For women, the weight gain and the squishy belly become a startling introduction into the next phase of life. Often women feel helpless or depressed about the changes their body is obviously forcing upon them. Yes, the world of medicine allows for all sorts of hormonal supplements or replacement which will be a topic of another show this month. However, exercise for the …

Dr Maura shares what women can do to get rid of the symptoms of menopause, naturally, www.drmauramcgill.com and more on gina’s blog

A short documentary film that follows the National Women’s Health Network’s activism and progress in women’s health advocacy, from Congressional hearings on safety of birth control pills through research on menopause hormone replacement therapy to the new health care reform law. Hear real stories of how this feisty non-profit organization shakes up Congress, Big Pharma and complacent physicians by listening to women and speaking out for change. For more information on the National Women’s Health Network go to www.nwhn.org.

www.healthybalanceddiet.org Best Diet for Menopause Included in a diet for menopause is one that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat and fat-free dairy food, lean meat and heart-healthy foods. This healthy combination of foods is notably low in caloric content and fat which allows a woman to put on a healthy weight and has essential nutrients for disease-resistance. Essential Vitamins and Minerals in a Diet for Menopause • Calcium and Vitamin D Women who are entering menopause or at menopause are highly at risk of developing bone problems such as osteoporosis or bone weakness. Menopausal women are recommended to take in 1200 to 1500 mg of calcium and 800 international units of vitamin D per day according to the USDA. Vitamin D and calcium may be used as replacements for the hormone estrogen and can help in avoiding menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, migraines, mood changes and vaginal dryness. • Herbs and Supplements Health experts say that there are herbs and supplements that may help in relieving symptoms of menopause such as insomnia, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, weight gain, night sweats and mood changes. If you are interested in using herbs and supplements, be sure that you only choose those that are proven to be safe and effective and most importantly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Before taking in herbs and supplements, make sure to consult your doctor about it to check if it is safe to use and if you are allowed …

Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman discusses the benefits of pregnenolone— the natural solution for hormonal imbalance that almost nobody knows about! Pregnenolone is the one hormone that the body uses to make all the others—like DHEA, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. Pregnenolone in the body can help offset excess estrogen and ease discomfort associated with menopause, perimenopause and hormone imbalance! www.annlouise.com

Be A Healthy Woman! (part 1 of 4) Gary Null’s breakthrough program for women shows comprehensive protocols for healthy living. This dramatic and uplifting overview helps women help themselves in body, mind and spirit. Gary covers a wide variety of health topics specifically to women.

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