Society often regards menopause as a disease or negative affliction, worthy of dread. This mindset is completely false - menopause is simply a natural transition period in a woman's life. With this program in the Mayo Clinic's line of healthy living DVDs, viewers will get the opportunity to learn about the changes in the body that take place during menopause, as well as how to deal with the changes. Doctors Lynne T. Shuster and Richa Sood offer balanced advice on topics like the pros and cons of taking estrogen, the types of medication that can be used to ease discomfort, how to keep post-menopausal weight gain in check, surgical menopause (for those who have experienced a hysterectomy) and the stages of menopause. Following this is a nutrition guide for healthy eating and both a meditation and yoga session by Yoga Master Colleen Saidman, who specifically describes how the moves and techniques apply to menopausal women.
Society often regards menopause as a disease or negative affliction, worthy of dread. This mindset is completely false - menopause is simply a natural transition period in a woman's life. With this program in the Mayo Clinic's line of healthy living DVDs, viewers will get the opportunity to learn about the changes in the body that take place during menopause, as well as how to deal with the changes. Doctors Lynne T. Shuster and Richa Sood offer balanced advice on topics like the pros and cons of taking estrogen, the types of medication that can be used to ease discomfort, how to keep post-menopausal weight gain in check, surgical menopause (for those who have experienced a hysterectomy) and the stages of menopause. Following this is a nutrition guide for healthy eating and both a meditation and yoga session by Yoga Master Colleen Saidman, who specifically describes how the moves and techniques apply to menopausal women.
