- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; 2nd Revised edition edition (5 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751369829
- ISBN-13: 978-0751369823
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.6 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 318,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Improve your physical and emotional well-being throughout the menopause. Clear, informative information demystifies each sympton and includes advice on managing your menopause naturally. An essential for every home healthcare library.
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Dr. Miriam Stoppard is the leading pregnancy, parenting and healthcare author in the UK. She has published over fifty books including DK's best-selling Conception, Pregnancy and Birth. She has recently launched a range of interactive toys with Tomy,her own magazines and the Nurture skincare products. Miriam is also a columnist for The Mirror. She resides in London.
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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My mother recently came off HRT and asked me to find a selection of books on the menopause so she (and the rest of the family!) could get a better idea of what to expect.
I bought this book along with "Is It Me Or Is It Hot in Here?" and "Your Change Your Choice". This is a short, easy to read book. It is divided into sections which deal with everything from diet and fitness to body image and psychology.
For a quick reference guide (with lots of helpful tips and illustrations), I thoroughly recommend this book. It's a good starting point for those who want to read about the menopause but I also recommend it for the partners (or families) of menopausal women.
Format:Paperback
I came across this book in a bookshop so I bought it without giving it too much thought because I wanted more information about the menopause. I do believe one can better be well informed about what can happen and how to handle it so this was my first approach to the subject. Still..... I didn't manage to agree with a lot written in this book. It does cover a lot of ground in a few pages which is good as many health books repeat too much the same subjects just to fill space but the ideas of the author are quite outdated if you ask me. This book must be a newer version of one published in the nineties with the same title and it is starting to show the age. Her fear for saturated fats, her love for soya (as far as I know you shouldn't touch any soya products that are not fermented), her advice to eat a diet high in carbohydrates and fibers, low in protein and fats those are very outdated concepts. Avoid the sun.... another advice which has been abandoned by now. Her fear of cholesterol also shows this is an older book as well as her love for vegetable oils which seem to be quite harmful. The concept of taking half of the quantity of magnesium as of calcium I am not sure it is correct either! Her ideas of bad food include chocolate, beer and wine which I am not sure are bad at all if taken in reasonable quantities. She also advises artificial sweeteners. Although she doesn't mention which ones and there are indeed harmless ones people might think that she is talking about aspartame or saccharine for example, which are not at all good for you! All the rest is more or less common sense with some information about vitamins and minerals, a chapter about natural therapies and some information about massage.
I think that when a book is an updated version of another one it should always be mentioned but this one, I believe, is probably just a new edition of an older book and that they never tell you so you think that you are buying something up to date when in fact it is not at all so!
That said.... if you like her ideas and want to know more about the menopause in an easy to read style, want some exercises to keep you going.... this might be the book for you! Why she includes information about birth control for example is not clear to me because at my age most people either don't need it anymore or else know everything there is to know about it anyway! All in all this is the kind of book which didn't manage to keep me interested till the end!
I think that when a book is an updated version of another one it should always be mentioned but this one, I believe, is probably just a new edition of an older book and that they never tell you so you think that you are buying something up to date when in fact it is not at all so!
That said.... if you like her ideas and want to know more about the menopause in an easy to read style, want some exercises to keep you going.... this might be the book for you! Why she includes information about birth control for example is not clear to me because at my age most people either don't need it anymore or else know everything there is to know about it anyway! All in all this is the kind of book which didn't manage to keep me interested till the end!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Compact Self-Help Guide
28 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
Who has time to read a huge book on any subject these days? If someone in your life is entering Menopause, this is a quick resource that is very handy.
This book offers practical advice on how to alleviate symptoms and explains the whole range of menopausal symptoms.
This book includes these topics:
What Happens at Menopause?
Menopausal Medical Complaints
Positive Attitudes
Physical Health
Natural Therapies
Sexuality & Relationships
With this book, you can understand the whole range of symptoms, learn to think positively about the changes in your life, keep fit and care for your body.
The section on natural therapies is especially interesting. You can research Naturopathy, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy and Massage. All of which I can recommend as wonderful therapies for anyone.
This stage is a psychological, emotional and intellectual turning point in women's lives. Having this book around will give answers to questions like:
What are Hot Flashes?
Why can't I sleep?
Why am I feeling Forgetful?
How can I prevent Osteoporosis?
What can I do about weight control?
Do I still have to worry about Birth Control?
Will this put a strain on my marriage?
With this guide...you are now in control of how you feel!
~The Rebecca Review
This book offers practical advice on how to alleviate symptoms and explains the whole range of menopausal symptoms.
This book includes these topics:
What Happens at Menopause?
Menopausal Medical Complaints
Positive Attitudes
Physical Health
Natural Therapies
Sexuality & Relationships
With this book, you can understand the whole range of symptoms, learn to think positively about the changes in your life, keep fit and care for your body.
The section on natural therapies is especially interesting. You can research Naturopathy, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy and Massage. All of which I can recommend as wonderful therapies for anyone.
This stage is a psychological, emotional and intellectual turning point in women's lives. Having this book around will give answers to questions like:
What are Hot Flashes?
Why can't I sleep?
Why am I feeling Forgetful?
How can I prevent Osteoporosis?
What can I do about weight control?
Do I still have to worry about Birth Control?
Will this put a strain on my marriage?
With this guide...you are now in control of how you feel!
~The Rebecca Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A menopause primer for women and the men in their life.
13 Nov 2000
Format:Paperback
In just 96 pages, the author manages to cover a lot of topics, including changes that occur physically and mentally. The book starts with an explanation of menopause, followed by a description of the symptoms and stages. It further discusses the emotional effects of menopause as well as other potential health risks.
Useful information is provided for treating symptoms, including tips on diet and exercise, aromatherapy and the use of herbs. There is judicious use of pictures, charts and sidebars, all of which help make it a great reference guide. It is easy to read and small enough to slip into a purse or briefcase.
At a very affordable price, it might be the best $7.95 you could ever spend. Give a copy to the man in your life, so that he will understand what you are going through. It may help you to save your marriage !
Didn't manage to keep me interested!
2 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback
I came across this book in a bookshop so I bought it without giving it too much thought because I wanted more information about the menopause. I do believe one can better be well informed about what can happen and how to handle it so this was my first approach to the subject. Still..... I didn't manage to agree with a lot written in this book. It does cover a lot of ground in a few pages which is good as many health books repeat too much the same subjects just to fill space but the ideas of the author are quite outdated if you ask me. This book must be a newer version of one published in the nineties with the same title and it is starting to show the age. Her fear for saturated fats, her love for soya (as far as I know you shouldn't touch any soya products that are not fermented), her advice to eat a diet high in carbohydrates and fibers, low in protein and fats those are very outdated concepts. Avoid the sun.... another advice which has been abandoned by now. Her fear of cholesterol also shows this is an older book as well as her love for vegetable oils which seem to be quite harmful. The concept of taking half of the quantity of magnesium as of calcium I am not sure it is correct either! Her ideas of bad food include chocolate, beer and wine which I am not sure are bad at all if taken in reasonable quantities. She also advises artificial sweeteners. Although she doesn't mention which ones and there are indeed harmless ones people might think that she is talking about aspartame or saccharine for example, which are not at all good for you! All the rest is more or less common sense with some information about vitamins and minerals, a chapter about natural therapies and some information about massage.
I think that when a book is an updated version of another one it should always be mentioned but this one, I believe, is probably just a new edition of an older book and that they never tell you so you think that you are buying something up to date when in fact it is not at all so!
That said.... if you like her ideas and want to know more about the menopause in an easy to read style, want some exercises to keep you going.... this might be the book for you! Why she includes information about birth control for example is not clear to me because at my age most people either don't need it anymore or else know everything there is to know about it anyway! All in all this is the kind of book which didn't manage to keep me interested till the end!
I think that when a book is an updated version of another one it should always be mentioned but this one, I believe, is probably just a new edition of an older book and that they never tell you so you think that you are buying something up to date when in fact it is not at all so!
That said.... if you like her ideas and want to know more about the menopause in an easy to read style, want some exercises to keep you going.... this might be the book for you! Why she includes information about birth control for example is not clear to me because at my age most people either don't need it anymore or else know everything there is to know about it anyway! All in all this is the kind of book which didn't manage to keep me interested till the end!
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