Wisdom of Menopause

Author: (American) Northrup, translated by Bai Wenpei and others
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: For many women, "menopause" is a completely negative concept, and it has even become an ironic term. Indeed, menopause brings physical and mental changes to women, such as losing patience, tension, impulsivity, being overly critical, and deteriorating family relationships. Menopause has also become a convenient excuse for those who cannot adapt to these changes. However, how much disrespect and misunderstanding is embedded in this "understanding"! After 20 years of research on menopause, Dr. Northrup, through personal experiences and numerous compelling cases, completely overturns traditional views, proving that menopause does not merely mean the loss of fertility or becoming an unpleasant "yellow-faced old lady." On the contrary, the body is sending you various signals, reminding you that life is entering a brand-new phase. Dr. Northrup points out that all the changes during menopause are absolutely not due to hormonal imbalance caused by the end of the reproductive period, as it appears on the surface. Instead, it is a change in the brain, or rather, a reconnection of the body, especially the nervous system, from which women will enter a brand-new state of balance. In fact, many reactions during menopause, both emotionally and physically, are similar to those during adolescence. After the "youth tide," women are prepared to take on social roles, build families, and bear children. After menopause, women become stronger and more peaceful, with far greater judgment, thinking, and problem-solving abilities than in their youth. Rather than fearfully avoiding or using unnatural means to delay its arrival, women would do better to face it head-on, consciously participate, and genuinely commit to transforming and healing our bodies, minds, and spirits on a deeper level. Then, menopause will become an exciting stage of development. Throughout human history, most women died before reaching menopause, but the average lifespan of women today is between 78 and 84 years. This means that after menopause, women will continue to live for 30 to 40 more years. By following the invitation of their inner selves and the call of their immense potential, women will live their later years with vitality, wisdom, and influence. Dr. Northrup's research on menopause opens up a brand-new world for women. Her profound professional background lends strong persuasion and practical value to this great work, which includes cutting-edge medical techniques and the best natural healing methods. Even professional medical personnel can benefit greatly from it. This loving, inspiring, and empowering book will guide women through the fluctuations of menopause, helping them to enjoy their remaining years with ease, grace, and high quality.