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Midlife mood variation
Feeling stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Many midlife women notice their moods changing in unfamiliar ways. These alterations can be related to hormonal changes, as well as to the life changes and choices we face at midlife. We’ll explore the physiology behind these changes as well as the range of choices available to women who want to feel a greater emotional balance – including herbal remedies, natural hormone therapy and nutritional supplements.

Sexuality and midlife
Wondering what’s happening to your sex drive? Want to know more about how to address the common changes that can affect midlife sexuality? Hormonal and life changes can influence our sex drive, sexual response, and the physical comfort of being sexual. Gain a better understanding of the impact of these influences on our body and sexuality and learn about effective self-care measures that can improve the quality of your sex life.

Problem solving around menopausal treatment options
Trying to figure out what to do? When to do it and for how long? Want to know if you can use alternative therapies and conventional hormones together? Learn more about the factors to consider when making informed choices that fit your personal needs and preferences. Bring your questions!

Menopause: The boomers’ dilema
Having a hard time understanding the changes you’re going through? Trying to figure out what’s “normal?” Need to know more about whether you might be at risk for osteoporosis or heart disease? Need help figuring out what’s effective and what’s not? These are the fundamentals that set the groundwork for moving ahead and sorting out your menopause treatment options. Come find out about alternative options such as soy, black cohosh, dong quai, phytoestrogens, nutritional supplements, and natural hormones.

The heart of a woman
Once upon a time, it was thought that a woman’s role in heart disease was to assure a heart healthy lifestyle for the men in her life – husbands, fathers, brothers and sons. Well, guess what? You’ve come a long way, and now we know that heart disease is an equal opportunity killer. Women develop heart disease about 10 years later than men, and they have different symptoms. Come learn about the warning signs of heart disease and the real benefits of nutrition, exercise and stress reduction at lowering risk.

Osteoporosis: Make your skeleton stand up for you
A common menopausal myth is that every woman has to go on estrogen to be healthy. Declining estrogen levels and other changes after menopause put women at greatest risk for osteoporosis, or brittle bone disease. But, osteoporosis develops gradually. A lot depends on how strong your bones are when you enter menopause and what you do to keep them healthy afterwards. Get tips on how to maximize your bone health and minimize your risk of disease. Learn which nutrients – beyond calcium & dairy – strengthen bones. Realize the importance of dietary measures & exercise to enhance bone health.