Sue:
Dr. Linda Ojeda's, noted nutritionist, psychologist, and author, book Menopause Without Medicine has helped millions of women learn more about their bodies and live better.

Back in the 1980s when perimenopause and menopause were unheard of, Dr. Ojeda was pouring over medical journals researching what has now become of the most important health issues for women- perimenopause and menopause.

Her book Menopause Without Medicine along with her new Her Healthy Heart, not only deals with the changes associated with this time of life but she gives us a blue print for managing our entire health needs- from head to toe.

Women across the United States have turned to Linda for her expertise in managing perimenopause and menopause naturally through life- style changes, nutrition, and herbal supplements.  Her strong belief in knowledge is power has helped millions of women get the help they needed.

Dr. Ojeda's book is a complete health book that should be on every woman's shelf.

One of the first books
on "perimenopause"

Sue:
It's a pleasure to talking with you today.  Thanks for your time and all you do on behalf of women.  You are the leader in helping women manage their lives as simply and effectively as possible.

Your book Menopause Without Medicine was one of the first books I bought when I finally realized I was experiencing perimenopause. You published this tremendous book back in 1989, long before anyone had ever heard the one perimenopause. How did you come about writing about this topic and how did you know how very important perimenopause was going to be for women?

Linda:
I've always been ahead of my time in spotting subjects that are vital to women yet not commonly known. I first wrote about the nutritional approach to menstrual problems long before other books on this topic started appearing on the shelves of book stores. During this research project I happened on to an occasional article or journal that suggested the symptoms of menopause could be controlled through diet and nutrition. Because I am a zealous believer in prevention of conditions through diet and lifestyle measures, I started digging into the subject more seriously. After months of leafing through dusty medical journals and tracking down books from England, I knew I happened on to a wealth of information that could help women tremendously.

While the first printing was strictly a review of the literature for me, it
was the third revision in 1995 that my words and recommendations took on new meaning. As I was typing in the updates, I found myself dripping from hot flashes, getting up all night going to the bathroom, occasionally moody, and noticing other weird things going on in my body. My book became my bible for the next three years. It wasn't until I actually started putting into practice my very own recommendations that I understood how helpful this book really was. I certainly had no clue when I started out on this journey.

Perimenopause & Menopause

Sue:
What I love about your book is that it's more than a book about perimenopause itself- it covers EVERYTHING that is important for women's health along with perimenopause and menopause, you leave no stone unturned. What, to you is, the most important aspect of perimenopause and menopause?

Linda:
I'm not use to using the term perimenopause. I know it is correct since it signifies all the things that happen prior to the end of menopause but when I initially started my research there was no such word. Some of the terms they used 15 years ago I've had to change because of the new vocabulary that has evolved through these past several years. But I digress.

"....this whole menopausal transition is that it is NOT a medical condition"

The most important thing to remember about this whole menopausal
transition is that it is NOT a medical condition, even if we are being plagued with uncomfortable symptoms. We are not sick. The body is changing from one that can potentially bare children to one than cannot. We went through the reverse transition some 35 years prior to this and, if we remember, it was somewhat similar. Our hormones were readjusting to a new role. The beginning of menstruation is considered normal, why isn't menopause? I think we really have to refocus from the medical emphasis that menopause is a condition to be treated with drugs. Our attitude of
acceptance can greatly help us through the symptoms. If we know that what we are feeling is normal and is temporary, then we may be more likely to look for less toxic ways to handle our discomfort. Truely, it doesn't last forever.

Health Supplements

• Herbs & Other products
  • Black cohosh
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• Anxiety & Perimenopause
• Role of Exercise
• "When will I feel like myself again"
• FREE excerpt:
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Linda Ojeda
& "Her Healthy Heart" Interview

• Heart Disease is a women's problem, too!
• Replacing "bad" fats with "good" fats
• Mineral supplements and heart protection
• Heart health and perimenopause/menopause
• Natural options for heart protection
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  ALCOHOL: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD

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