Women born in the spring may reach the menopause earlier than those born in the autumn, say scientists.
A study of nearly 3,000 women found many of those born in March had hit the menopause aged 48, while the age for those born in October was often 50.
The Wisdom of Menopause
by Christina Northrup
Menopause doesn’t have to be a dreaded curse of aging during which we can look forward only to hot flashes and whacked-out hormonal mood swings. According to Christiane Northrup, M.D. (Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom), menopause often marks the beginning of a woman’s most sexually passionate, creatively inspired, and professionally productive phase of life.
While this may sound like wishful thinking, Northrup backs up her good news with solid medical expertise. As an obstetrician and gynecologist, Northrup has specialized in using a mind-body approach to women’s health for decades, which means she doesn’t just write about hormones, but also examines how a woman’s lifestyle, emotions, and beliefs are affected by menopause.
With the right diet, attitude, and perhaps some supplements along the way, women can actually look forward to a resurgence of energy and a revolutionary opportunity for personal growth–one that rivals the hormonally driven period of adolescence in its scope and urgency, she claims. And yes, at just under 500 pages, The Wisdom of Menopause does explain how to have a positive and healthy menopause in concise detail. Northrup has indeed “written the book” on menopause.
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