{"product_id":"menopause-for-dummies-9780470053430","title":"Menopause for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and practical guide for women of all ages to gain a clear view of the physical, mental, and emotional changes related to menopause\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough menopause is a natural and inevitable stage in every woman's life, its physical, mental, and emotional manifestations can vary greatly from one person to the next. Add the conflicting \"expert\" information about the benefits, risks, and side effects to which women are exposed on a daily basis, and it's easy to see many women find it difficult to make informed choices about how to deal with their menopausal symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthored by a team of acknowledged experts in treating menopausal symptoms, \u003ci\u003eMenopause For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with all the information you need to stay in control every step of the way. In plain English, it explains the role menopause plays in a variety of common health problems, such as osteoporosis, stroke, and heart disease. It walks you through proven measures for minimizing your risk of developing complications, including diet and exercise, stress management, hormone replacement, and other techniques. And this no-nonsense guide gives you authoritative, up-to-the-minute coverage of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to identify pre-menopause (perimenopause) and what it means\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe stages of menopause\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow menopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest facts about hormone replacement therapy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe pros and cons of various alternative treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe best ways of handling hot flashes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasing symptoms with diet and exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreventing bone loss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelpful lifestyle changes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book has four top ten lists to provide even more ways of navigating the changes you'll experience throughout menopause--exposing common myths about menopause, giving you the scoop on medical tests you might need, kicking around ideas to kick-start or rejuvenate your exercise routine, and tempting you with fabulous healthy foods (because eating healthy doesn't have to be boring).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the book has a glossary and a list of resources to find more information about menopause, hormones, and related conditions. With \u003ci\u003eMenopause For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e in your corner, you'll have a kinder, gentler \"change of life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcia L. Jones\u003c\/b\u003e was a freelance writer for more than 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheresa Eichenwald, M.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is an internist with experience in caring for menopausal women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy W. Hall\u003c\/b\u003e has written extensively on health, pregnancy, and child development for over 18 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460294152466,"sku":"9780470053430","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_79a4c4a0-fb41-4971-8d58-b95baf89d5b6.jpg?v=1730035988","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/menopause-for-dummies-9780470053430","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}