It was so refreshing to hear Michelle Obama talking about menopause on episode #3 of The Michelle Obama Podcast! The former U.S. First Lady is interested in breaking the menopause taboo and getting women to talk openly about this phase of our lives, their health, and bodies! The same reasons I founded MenopausED!
At the beginning of the podcast when she and her guest, a friend and OB/GYN in Washington, Dr. Sharon Malone, start talking about menopause, Michelle Obama’s advises “your husband or your boyfriend or your brother they can hear it too. I think this one might help open up some eyes and help you open up a conversation that you’ve been meaning to have. It’s worth it for everybody to hear this kind of stuff.”
It sure is! We know that menopause doesn’t affect only the women, it also affects those who interact with her: partner, family, children, friends, and co-workers.
But there’s no intergenerational sharing of menopause. Women do not share their menopause experience with others. There’s secrecy, shame, and discomfort. I hope my generation will break this taboo and will share with our younger friends, colleagues, daughters, and sons what we’re experiencing to help them navigate their change when the time comes. Because, as Mrs. Obama puts it, “it happens to you before you even thinking about it. That’s the problem. And so you’re 43- 44 and you start to be irritable or you’ve got hot flashes or your periods get screwy and that’s why you kind of need to know what to expect so you don’t think that there’s something terribly wrong or what am I going to do about this”.
Michelle Obama recounts getting a hot flash in Marine One when she was all dressed up and ready for an event and it was like “someone put a furnace in my core and turned it on high and then everything started melting…I can’t do this”. She discloses that she’s on hormone therapy (HT) for her hot flashes, acknowledging that she’s healthy and well-informed about the risks and benefits of HT. I hope this transparency and sharing will help demystify HT* and encourage women to learn more about it and to look for support for their bothersome menopause symptoms.
Barack Obama worked with women in his cabinet sweating in their suits due to hot flashes. He understood and recommended “turn the air conditioning on”.
Mrs. Obama says “any person who’s going through menopause going to work in a suit can be drenched in sweat down to your core in the middle of a freezing cold office and will have to shower, and change clothes, and fix your hair all over again”. We need to talk about this..we’ve got to be aware that this is happening”!
Women at work go to great lengths to hide their menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating, among others. Small adjustments like turning on the air conditioning and providing desk fans are helpful. But we need more than that.
This phase of life is natural, universal, and unavoidable, but temporary! Many women who have bothersome symptoms are stressed and unsupported. They take more sick leave, they seek more healthcare, and they may feel less engaged in their work than women with no symptoms.
We need work cultures that raise awareness and provide education about menopause to employees and training for managers and HR. Organizations that support women during this temporary phase of life are less likely to lose experienced, knowledgeable, and highly-contributing midlife female employees.
That’s why it’s so good to have a prominent, respected woman like Michelle Obama talking about menopause.
Flexible schedule and attire, uniform materials that are breathable, uniform rules that do not force women into suits or with scarves around their necks, for example, can help women feel more comfortable. I would never be able to work as an Air Canada flight attendant, I know their uniform rules and materials and they are not menopause-friendly!
But this episode wasn’t just about menopause. It also explored the very sensitive topic of aging. We live in a society that puts too much emphasis on looks and youth and very little on experience and wisdom. As Michelle Obama remarks “women of a certain age, we lose our value”.
We can change the way that women in midlife are viewed and make them (us!) more respected and valued in our society. And each of us has a role to play in this change. I don’t hide my age, I’m 57 years old and proud. I wear what I like and feel comfortable in, not necessarily what’s “proper” for my age bracket. I avoid anything with the slogan anti-aging (a waste of money and time) and look for healthy and graceful aging everything.
“What does being healthy mean for a woman?” It shouldn’t be body size and age.
Michelle Obama is a very active woman and while Barack Obama was the President of the United States of America she organized “A girlfriend health group in the White House”, weekend boot camps for her friends at Camp David. “The weekend was important for physical and mental health”. She believes “the more women they see who are 55, 60 and are living their best lives, being active and being beautiful in their way, not a 20 year old way, it becomes easy for the women who come behind us”.
Women’s groups that promote health are especially important for women in midlife. “Having the safety. We need to trust to say what we think and feel”. And, of course, “it has to be fun and interactive”.
Women in their 50s have different health needs than 30- and 40-year-old’s. Our bodies are going through a lot of change and so are our lives. We need knowledge and comradery, safety and belonging to live healthier, happier, longer, and more fulfilling lives. We have so much to share and offer to each other!
I encourage you to listen to Michelle Obama talking about menopause on episode #3 of The Michelle Obama Podcast.
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #8: MOVE MORE SIT LESS
/in Exercise, Perimenopause/by Teresa Isabel DiasMove regularly! Move more sit less!
Exercise at least 5 days a week, 30 minutes per day, or break it up into 10-minute chunks throughout the day.
Physical activity reduces stress and boosts your brain function, mood, and immune system.
Women in midlife should do appropriate exercises regularly:
Make it fun and sustainable.
If you have an exercise routine, do your best to stick with it through the holiday season. It will improve your wellbeing and possibly your menopause symptoms as well.
Here are five reasons why you don’t want to give up exercise:
If you don’t have an exercise routine then today is a good time to start one.
What do you like to do physically? Walking? Dancing? Running? Exercise online classes? All this is possible to do even during the pandemic and at home.
I discovered these two websites in March and follow their exercises often, check them out:
Yoga With Adriene
20 minute full body workout.
Go for walks outside as often as you can. It’s good for your body especially if you walk after meals (which burns calories and decreases weight gain). It’s as simple as move more sit less!
Exercising regularly doesn’t have to mean being a gym rat.
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions must surely be to exercise more. Many of us have made this decision and congrats to you if you are still exercising regularly by June!
The main thing is to move more sit less — read more here.
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #7: SLEEP PROPERLY
/in Sleep/by Teresa Isabel DiasIt’s no surprise that today’s uncertainties—health, family, job, personal finances, all the bad news from around the globe—can disrupt your ability to sleep. On top of that, your menopause may be causing sleep difficulties. But the good news is that you can learn to sleep properly.
Lack of sleep can make you even more stressed, depressed, and grumpy. If you are well-rested you are less likely to feel the need to fill up on caffeine and eat sugary treats. You’ll cope better with the demands of the busy festive season, and the brain fog, fatigue, and irritability common in menopause are less likely to bother you.
If you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep, here are a few things you can try to sleep properly:
Limit caffeine intake.
The stimulant effects of caffeine, in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate, can linger in your body for up to 20 hours.
Don’t drink alcohol in the evening.
It is a sedative but it disrupts your sleep (it cuts down the amount of deep, restful sleep you’ll get).
Follow a regular sleep routine.
Try to go to bed and wake up at about the same time every day, even on weekends
Sleep is good for you!
Prioritize it over Netflix and your social media. It takes time to get to the deep regenerative sleep, so go to bed early.
Don’t look at screens for at least one hour before bed.
The blue light decreases your levels of the hormone melatonin, tricking your body into thinking it’s not time to sleep. Use the settings in your computer, smart phone or tablet to turn on” dark mode” or “night mode” to reduce the amount of display light.
Get a bedtime routine.
Relax and “turn off” your brain, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and stretching before bed.
Sleep in a quiet, dark, cool room.
Magnesium at bedtime helps you sleep.
If you can’t get a good night’s sleep, then take a nap.
Napping is healthy; it improves alertness, concentration, and memory Take a short nap, 15-20 minutes – a longer nap may not make you more energetic, in fact it may make you groggy. Nap after lunch but before 3 PM so as not to disrupt your night’s sleep.
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #6: EAT NUTRITIOUS FOOD
/in Diet, Osteoporosis/by Teresa Isabel DiasYou have choices! And healthy choices don’t necessarily taste bad! When you eat nutritious food you’ll feel better and enjoy better health!
Chocolate is processed food, coffee isn’t water!
Instead you can make deserts with pure cacao, which is good for you, and drink water when you wake up in the morning, after your coffee(s), and throughout the day.
You feel and perform better and have an easier menopause when you eat real food (grows or walks in the fields), drink enough water (2L for brain health, but stop drinking at least 3 hours before bedtime to avoid nightly trips to the bathroom), and move regularly.
There is little evidence that supplements boost the immune system.
Experts say that the best you can do is to eat well (“eat nutritious food”), meaning lots of colourful vegetables and fruits, which contain lots of vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin C boosts the immune system but you should get it mainly from dietary sources—which means the food you eat, not from pills. Eat lots of food rich in vitamin C like citrus fruits, berries, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach.
With age, absorption of some nutrients from food diminishes so you may want to supplement with a multivitamin a day to prevent any deficiencies.
Women over 50 should also aim for a daily intake of 1200-1500 mg of calcium, mainly from food, 2000IU of vitamin D from supplements, and omega 3 fatty acids from fish and supplements.
Have your cake (or chocolate, or chips) and eat it too! But have a plan to eat it wisely. Set your boundaries. For example, plan to have a piece of cake or a handful of chips once or twice a day and stick with it.
Be conscious of what you eat, when you eat, and why. Are you really hungry every time you reach for food? If you’re not, find out what’s making you wanting to eat. Is it boredom? Anxiety? Fatigue? Thirst? Fear? Loneliness? Sadness? Sorrow? Food is sustenance. If you’re eating for other reasons then address them appropriately.
Every time you want to eat but you don’t feel hungry, go for a walk instead, inside or outside. This distraction will take away the urge to eat. And it’s good to move (read TIP #8, coming soon).
Be aware of your food – really look, smell, taste, and enjoy your meal. Take the time to be present while you eat. Don’t eat while watching TV, scrolling through your feed, or talking on the phone. Be present with your food. Appreciate who grew it, harvested it, and brought it to you. Be grateful, and eat nutritious food!
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #5: ENGAGE IN POSITIVE THINKING
/in Mental health/by Teresa Isabel DiasYou’ve been in situations where you and someone else are going through the same experience but see it completely different (is the glass half full or half empty?). When you engage in positive thinking you’ll feel better and enjoy better health.
You may not see much to be positive about while living through a pandemic with bothersome menopause symptoms, but seeing things more positively (seeing the glass as half-full) may help you live longer, have less depression and distress, cope better in times of stress, be more resistant to colds, and have better heart health and psychological and physical well-being.
If you’re optimistic then positive thinking comes naturally to you. If you tend to be pessimistic here’s some homework to become more positive. To really engage in positive thinking requires practice and consistency and please do attempt to this at home:
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #4: USE HUMOUR AND LAUGHTER
/in Mental health/by Teresa Isabel DiasHumour and laughter may allow you to feel in control of a situation and make it more manageable. It also helps to release fears, anger, and even stress.
Humour therapy (yes, there’s such a thing!) uses the power of smiles and laughter to aid healing. Scientists are researching the way laughter appears to change brain chemistry and boost the immune system.
You need a strong immune system now more than ever (eating colourful fruits and vegetables also helps, read TIP #6 on Saturday).
Humour improves the quality of life for you and those around you. You’ve probably heard the expression laughter is the best medicine! If you can make people laugh, and laugh with them, you’re bonding and improving each other’s emotional and physical health.
You may have been told when you were a child to stop being goofy and silly. If that’s the case adulthood is the perfect time to ignore that advice. Even in the hardest of times you may be able to see something humorous.
Allow yourself and those around you to be silly and laugh together.
Don’t feel guilty for laughing during the pandemic. We often laugh as a way of expressing anxiety over new and uncomfortable situations.
Read about the short-term and long-term benefits of laughter according to the Mayo Clinic, one of the most reputable resources on health, Stress relief from laughter? It’s no joke. When it comes to relieving stress, more giggles and guffaws are just what the doctor ordered. Here’s why.
Remember to watch more comedies and less news.
Tell jokes.
Watch funny YouTube videos. Funny cat videos are among the most popular on YouTube, for a good reason!
Force yourself to laugh at something and you’ll start laughing for real. It works!
If you bought presents in advance and can’t remember where you hid them, LAUGH! Life is too short. Live it fully and joyfully!
Laugh at life and you’ll feel less stressed!
Positive thinking is so important, especially now, as we’re living through a pandemic that seems to be getting worse every week.
You can’t stop the pandemic but you can choose how you deal with it.
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays #3: MANAGE YOUR STRESS
/in Mental health/by Teresa Isabel DiasYou planned your holiday (TIP #1 and TIP #2) but inevitably something will go awry and you’ll feel anxious and stressed. It’s normal and expected, especially during a pandemic. Especially now, you need to manage your stress.
Hot flashes are often linked to stress and anxiety, so the better you manage your stress the easier your menopause journey will be.
Take time to relax and unwind:
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #2: PLAN AHEAD
/in Mental health/by Teresa Isabel DiasPlan ahead for your decorating, gift giving (intentional, appropriate, meaningful), buying (local and small business), cooking (ahead of time as much as possible), baking (same), wrapping (reuse gift bags, use flyers or magazine pages to reduce waste and save trees), sharing (cookies, recipes, happiness, joy). And remember TIP #1: KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Memory loss and brain fog are common and normal in menopause. Make a list, rather than trying to remember the million things you need to do in the next few weeks.
And ask for help!
If you live with company remember to plan how others can help you this holiday season. Help may come in many forms.
You may ask for practical help with chores such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, and so on.
Or you can ask for help on a more personal level. Tell your family that you would appreciate an hour more in bed each day of the holidays, or you would like more sympathy and understanding because menopause isn’t easy and you’re not feeling great these days. You may ask them to allow you some time alone in a room by yourself to read, meditate, and be quiet for a while.
What’s the worst that can happen if you ask?
Hot flashes and night sweats, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, disabling fatigue, feeling overwhelmed…
Sound familiar?
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
12 Tips for Menopause-Friendly Holidays – TIP #1 KEEP IT SIMPLE
/in Mental health/by Teresa Isabel DiasWho do you want to be this holiday season? A calm woman who’s looking for a holiday that’s meaningful and enjoyable? Or a frazzled, overwhelmed b*@%h who’s at the end of her rope and just wants the holidays over with so you can rest? For a more enjoyable holiday season, remember to keep it simple.
Think you can’t choose because it’s the same story every year? Think again! This is 2020, no ordinary year, so the holidays will be different as well. But they don’t have to be worse.
This year we are being asked to celebrate with our household only. It may just be the year to assess your holiday traditions. How have they made you feel, exhausted or satisfied?
As we’ve been hearing that 2020 made us “pause”. As if you needed another “pause” in your life ;)!
Assess how you’re feeling (is menopause making you exhausted, overwhelmed, on edge, angry, drained, etc.?) and adjust your holiday plans to help you feel better and not to put more pressure on yourself and your health.
The gap between reality and perfection is satisfaction!
Do you really need three sets of lights on the staircase? And to decorate the house and the yard with a million Christmas decorations? Do you need to bake three different recipes of cookies to share? Would the family be satisfied with just one side dish versus three?
If you have a family, let them know what you have in mind for this year’s holidays so you don’t get pushback by unexpectedly changing traditions. “Manage expectations”, as people sometimes say. And keep it simple!
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
AWARENESS and EDUCATION and SUPPORT
/in Uncategorized/by Teresa Isabel DiasIn my years of working with women in menopause—studying the science of menopause and, more importantly, working directly with women to understand their needs and expectations—I’ve come up with the three most important things women need for a better menopause transition: Women need AWARENESS and EDUCATION and SUPPORT.
Let me explain how important this is for your menopause transition.
You need AWARENESS of what your body is going through so you don’t panic, thinking you’re sick with some grave disease. Many women tell me they fear they have breast cancer when they just have breast soreness during perimenopause.
EDUCATION makes it easier to understand why you feel the way you do. When you understand what’s going on in your body during the hormonal changes of midlife you’ll be less stressed and embrace this natural cycle of life – your womanhood!
Some coaches offer a six-week course that will change your life forever. But midlife is more of a journey, especially if you’re still going through hormonal changes, so most women benefit from SUPPORT over a longer time. Menopause is an anniversary, 12 months with no periods, but the process doesn’t start or end there. Perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, can last two to eight years. And postmenopause has different challenges from perimenopause.
Midlife (40+) is the perfect time to start giving your health the full attention it deserves. What can you do without your health? So look after your health!
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.
Michelle Obama talks about menopause
/in Menopause, Hormone therapy, Hot flashes, Menopause and work/by Teresa Isabel DiasIt was so refreshing to hear Michelle Obama talking about menopause on episode #3 of The Michelle Obama Podcast! The former U.S. First Lady is interested in breaking the menopause taboo and getting women to talk openly about this phase of our lives, their health, and bodies! The same reasons I founded MenopausED!
At the beginning of the podcast when she and her guest, a friend and OB/GYN in Washington, Dr. Sharon Malone, start talking about menopause, Michelle Obama’s advises “your husband or your boyfriend or your brother they can hear it too. I think this one might help open up some eyes and help you open up a conversation that you’ve been meaning to have. It’s worth it for everybody to hear this kind of stuff.”
It sure is! We know that menopause doesn’t affect only the women, it also affects those who interact with her: partner, family, children, friends, and co-workers.
But there’s no intergenerational sharing of menopause. Women do not share their menopause experience with others. There’s secrecy, shame, and discomfort. I hope my generation will break this taboo and will share with our younger friends, colleagues, daughters, and sons what we’re experiencing to help them navigate their change when the time comes. Because, as Mrs. Obama puts it, “it happens to you before you even thinking about it. That’s the problem. And so you’re 43- 44 and you start to be irritable or you’ve got hot flashes or your periods get screwy and that’s why you kind of need to know what to expect so you don’t think that there’s something terribly wrong or what am I going to do about this”.
Michelle Obama recounts getting a hot flash in Marine One when she was all dressed up and ready for an event and it was like “someone put a furnace in my core and turned it on high and then everything started melting…I can’t do this”. She discloses that she’s on hormone therapy (HT) for her hot flashes, acknowledging that she’s healthy and well-informed about the risks and benefits of HT. I hope this transparency and sharing will help demystify HT* and encourage women to learn more about it and to look for support for their bothersome menopause symptoms.
Barack Obama worked with women in his cabinet sweating in their suits due to hot flashes. He understood and recommended “turn the air conditioning on”.
Mrs. Obama says “any person who’s going through menopause going to work in a suit can be drenched in sweat down to your core in the middle of a freezing cold office and will have to shower, and change clothes, and fix your hair all over again”. We need to talk about this..we’ve got to be aware that this is happening”!
Women at work go to great lengths to hide their menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating, among others. Small adjustments like turning on the air conditioning and providing desk fans are helpful. But we need more than that.
This phase of life is natural, universal, and unavoidable, but temporary! Many women who have bothersome symptoms are stressed and unsupported. They take more sick leave, they seek more healthcare, and they may feel less engaged in their work than women with no symptoms.
We need work cultures that raise awareness and provide education about menopause to employees and training for managers and HR. Organizations that support women during this temporary phase of life are less likely to lose experienced, knowledgeable, and highly-contributing midlife female employees.
That’s why it’s so good to have a prominent, respected woman like Michelle Obama talking about menopause.
Flexible schedule and attire, uniform materials that are breathable, uniform rules that do not force women into suits or with scarves around their necks, for example, can help women feel more comfortable. I would never be able to work as an Air Canada flight attendant, I know their uniform rules and materials and they are not menopause-friendly!
But this episode wasn’t just about menopause. It also explored the very sensitive topic of aging. We live in a society that puts too much emphasis on looks and youth and very little on experience and wisdom. As Michelle Obama remarks “women of a certain age, we lose our value”.
We can change the way that women in midlife are viewed and make them (us!) more respected and valued in our society. And each of us has a role to play in this change. I don’t hide my age, I’m 57 years old and proud. I wear what I like and feel comfortable in, not necessarily what’s “proper” for my age bracket. I avoid anything with the slogan anti-aging (a waste of money and time) and look for healthy and graceful aging everything.
“What does being healthy mean for a woman?” It shouldn’t be body size and age.
Michelle Obama is a very active woman and while Barack Obama was the President of the United States of America she organized “A girlfriend health group in the White House”, weekend boot camps for her friends at Camp David. “The weekend was important for physical and mental health”. She believes “the more women they see who are 55, 60 and are living their best lives, being active and being beautiful in their way, not a 20 year old way, it becomes easy for the women who come behind us”.
Women’s groups that promote health are especially important for women in midlife. “Having the safety. We need to trust to say what we think and feel”. And, of course, “it has to be fun and interactive”.
Women in their 50s have different health needs than 30- and 40-year-old’s. Our bodies are going through a lot of change and so are our lives. We need knowledge and comradery, safety and belonging to live healthier, happier, longer, and more fulfilling lives. We have so much to share and offer to each other!
I encourage you to listen to Michelle Obama talking about menopause on episode #3 of The Michelle Obama Podcast.
Teresa Isabel Dias is a pharmacist and Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) who provides education and support on symptom management for women at work and at home so they’ll feel like themselves again and enjoy a vibrant and productive life.
Grab a quick guide and subscribe to the MenopausED Newsletter on the MenopausED home page.
If would like to know how Teresa can improve your menopause transition then schedule a complimentary Discovery Call at MenopausED.org.