Beyond Menopause – New Pathways to Holistic Health
By Carolyn Torkelson MD & Catherine Marienau PhD
Beyond Menopause brings to light the unique healthcare needs of postmenopausal women. It offers women integrative-holistic approaches that bridge the gap between conventional medicine and systems of holistic healing. Integrative strategies are highlighted in the context of common health conditions, including anxiety, fatigue, sleep disturbance, sexual health, weight concerns, bone health, and brain health. Up-to-date information is provided about the use of hormone therapy during the menopause transition. Clinical vignettes illustrate how individual women explore pathways to better health through shared decision-making with their health practitioners.
Women of postmenopausal age want to remain healthy, vital, and engaged, yet they are often overlooked in the healthcare system. In this phase of life, women need to create their own integrative path to wellness. Beyond Menopause shows women how to prime their voice for self-advocacy and establish collaborative relationships with their health practitioners. Women are advised to create an adaptable network of practitioners to accommodate changing needs—their own “web of wellness.”
Beyond Menopause brings a fresh perspective to the mental, physical, and spiritual elements of holistic living. From the distinct vantage points of medicine and neuroscience, the authors guide women toward new pathways to optimal health and well-being.
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Carolyn Torkelson MD, Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota has worked at the Women’s Health Clinic for the past 20 years providing holistic, integrative women’s health care. She retired from clinical practice in early 2020 to write and consult on women’s health care. www.womenagingwell.org
Catherine Marienau PhD, Professor Emerita, DePaul University has dedicated her career to mentoring women in their educational and life pursuits. She co-host and co-founder of the weekly podcast ‘Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined’ at www.womenover70.com.