The Change Before The Change: Everything you need to know to stay healthy in the decade before menopause - Softcover

E. Corio, Laura; G. Kahn, Linda

 
9780749926199: The Change Before The Change: Everything you need to know to stay healthy in the decade before menopause

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The Change Before The Change outlines the symptoms of the perimenopause, the change that precedes the menopause by up to ten years, and often remains undiagnosed by doctors. Characterised by irregular periods, mood swings, irritability, stubborn extra pounds you can't shift, hot flushes and insomnia, this change may be causing millions of women in the prime of life to worry, simply because they do not understand what is happening to their bodies. Dr Laura Corio explains why this subtle hormonal shift occurs, how to get your symptoms under control and the impact of stress and diet. This accessible and sympathetic book: Offers advice on safe and natural hormonal treatment before menopause. Outlines effective available alternative therapies including herbs and soy and what supplements you should be taking. Explains how perimenopause affects fertility - and what to do if you want to get pregnant. Describes what to do now to protect your breasts, uterus, bones and heart in the years to come. Shows ways to combat cancer fears - and which tests you absolutely must have. Draws on numerous case studies of women undergoing this change

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Dr Laura E Corio is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who runs a thriving New York City practice. She attracts women from all over the country due to her blend of no-nonsense medical advice and extensive knowledge of alternative approaches.

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The Essential Book for Every Woman Over 35
You're in the prime of life. As far as you know, menopause could be years away. So why is your body sending you such weird messages?
Women today can't afford to lose time and energy to the common, but often misdiagnosed, symptoms of perimenopause -- from mood swings and stubborn extra pounds to hot flashes and insomnia -- that precedemenopause by as much as a decade.
In this lively and solution-packed book, renowned ob/gyn Dr. Laura Corio provides all the information you need to take charge of your physical and emotional well-being:
- Hormone treatment before menopause, including all the new, natural, and low-dose forms that are making this a safe choice for more women
- Herbs, soy, and other alternative therapies that are backed by solid medical research
- How perimenopause affects fertility -- and what to do if you want to get pregnant
- How your skin, hair, and nails reflect deeper changes -- and how to make them vibrant again
- Ways to combat cancer fears -- and what tests you absolutely must have
- Whether a high-protein diet is right for you -- and what vitamins and minerals you should be taking
- What to do now to protect your breasts, uterus, bones, and heart in the years to come
- Diet and exercises to prevent or minimize symptoms, and much more!

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