The Menopause Companion by Sasha Davies
An indispensable primer on menopause that reads like advice from a close friend, co-written by a medical doctor and expert in women's health.It's one of the most important, least discussed events that happens for half the population. It's a physiological and psychosocial event, a cultural construct, and a deeply personal experience all woven together in a jumbled knot. It's menopause. But why is there so much mystery surrounding the topic? This accessible and to-the-point guide makes the entire landscape of menopause-not just the physiology-more transparent.
If what you need is a level-headed friend to help walk you through the litany of fears to face, questions to ask, and practical decisions to make throughout your transition, this guidebook offers no-nonsense, straightforward, medically backed information about what to expect and what you can do about it. It offers:
- A refresher course on reproductive system anatomy, life cycle, and physiology-what are hormones, and how do they influence my body?
- Information on how to recognize and what to do about common symptoms-when should I see a health practitioner and how do I talk to them?
- Context for the history of menopause medically and culturally-what do scientists actually know and what are the major myths?
- Advice on how to get ready, notice changes, and call in support-what is available to try in terms of products, tools, medications, holistic support, or self-care practices?
Sasha Davies is a cook, writer, and the author of the Imperfect Guides for Everyday Things Series including titles Menopause: an imperfect guide and How to Make Salads You Want to Eat. You can read more of her writing and about Imperfect Guides on her website www.sashadavies.com. Formerly an administrative assistant, a project manager, a cheesemonger, and the owner and chef of Cyril's at Clay Pigeon Winery-a tasting room & wine bar in Portland Oregon-Sasha has been writing books and articles about food and our relationship to it since 2005. Her work has appeared in Culture Cheese Magazine, Mix Magazine, and Diner Journal. In 2010 Timber Press published her first book The Guide to West Coast Cheese, and in 2012 Quarry Books published her second book The Cheesemaker's Apprentice. Originally from Northern California, she currently lives in Los Angeles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781611809831 |
| ISBN 10 | 1611809835 |
| Title | The Menopause Companion |
| Author | Sasha Davies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2023-06-27 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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