This quote, from the cover of the book, does a great job of explaining what the contents of the book are. Former investment banker catherine okeeffe, 46, is acutely aware of the impact of menopause shes currently writing an ebook on menopausal anxiety for the my second spring website on. Farrell will compare the chinese and the western theories of menopause. Menopause drugs australia spring book second my libido disappeared over a period of. M enopause signifies the end of a womans menstrual cycle. It can also be a time of profound sexual awakening. Aisling grimley set up her website my second spring in 20 when she hit 48 and found herself unprepared for menopause and looking for information. A doctors guide to relieving hot flashes, enjoying better sex, sleeping well, controlling your weight, and being happy. Managing menopause naturally with chinese medicine book.
Physical symptoms like hot flushes and irregular periods are the more commonly known menopause symptoms but the psychological impact of the menopause can be more unfathomable and lifealtering. The transitional phase leading up to that time is called perimenopause, and it can last for many years beginning anywhere from a womans late 30. Once the distractions of the householding, childbearing, and childrearing years ease up, the chinese see midlife as a time to embark on a new path of selfrealization. Thanks to the simple, natural techniques of traditional chinese medicine, the second half of. In traditional chinese medicine tcm menopause is called the second spring, this speaks so beautifully of the possibilities of the space that opens up after the journey of perimenopause. Second spring tells you exactly what you need to know to keep yourself vibrantly healthy and youthful in the second half of your life. The chinese refer to a womans midlife transition as her second spring. In chinese culture, where midlife and menopause are seen as a new season of great potential, the term for a womans midlife transition is second spring. Maos hundreds of natural secrets for women in premenopause and menopause presented by authorscape. In chinese culture, where midlife and menopause are seen as a new. Read on to see what my second spring readers are saying about their experiences of anxiety and panic attacks at menopause. There are over 400,000 women in ireland in the natural menopause age range of 4555 this does not included women who experience early menopause s. Mao completely reenvisions the mindbody changes of perimenopause and menopause for women age thirtyfive and up, using completely. In chinese medicine, women are said to age in sevenyear cycles.
Coping with menopause more women should take hormone. In our culture, we must contend with a great fear of death and aging that expresses itself in reverence for the fountain of youth. Arianna huffington bestselling author of the secrets of longevity, chinese medicine expert dr. You are in menopause when you have ceased to have a menstrual period for at least 1 year. This is the only book in english which discusses in detail the passage of menopause entirely from the point of view of traditional chinese medicine. With an upbeat and direct perspective, posts here are varied and practical.
My second spring, helping women to make informed decisions about their health. Each one of us has a unique journey to our sensual second spring where we are essentially reborn. Maos knowledgeable work in womens health and longevity. The mysteries of a womans body including menopause are seen ovulation temperature celsius urination frequent during treatment as times. We examine the most common perimenopause symptoms and provide practical tips on how to alleviate menopause symptoms naturally and with hrt where necessary. Understanding the biology and management of menopause james r. Everything leading up to this is whats caused perimenopause which begins anywhere from our 30s to 50s. It is written so it can be understood which is great. This book offers an allnatural program filled with secrets for women with surprisingly. Why does chinese medicine call menopause a womans second. But for too many women, the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause take a high toll. Maoshing ni, and i practice acupuncture and chinese medicine in santa monica, california.
I have been able to share with a friend some of what i have read. Why does the menopause remain such a taboo subject. Some womens difficulties at menopause arise from the fact that its a subject that often brushed under the carpet. Enjoy your second spring during menopause acupuncture. Posted by jennifer nelson december 19, 2017 comments off on menopause. Her first book, psychoemotional pain and the eight extraordinary vessels was. A guide to healthy menopause through traditional chinese medicine by honora lee wolfe 19900802 on. Menopause confidential tara allmen, md, facog, ncmp the little book of menopause. Let this book be your guide during this lifechanging passage. Bringing the menopause conversation to light while offering guidance and support is the goal at my second spring. The energy that was needed in the uterus baby palace moves up to.
Im a lifelong health hacker, a qualified naturopath, a menopause advocate, a writer and published author, and now, im helping women in. D uring menopause, a woman can feel like the only way she can continue to exist for 10 more seconds inside her crawling, burning skin is to walk screaming into the seagrandly, epically, and. Maos brilliant book second spring shows women how to restore their power by revitalizing their health with his amazing natural secrets and ageold wisdom. Wellnesswarrior irelands first perimenopause coach. Honora lee wolfe more than 40 million women in the united states are now experiencing menopause, and it is affecting their sex drive, energy level, end emotions. Open with love is a story for moms who want more life, but cant run off to italy, india or indonesia to get it. Embracing a second spring requires our acceptance of aging and change.
So give yourself this space to access your second spring and allow your intuition and knowing draw you there. Achieve a healthy menopause and second spring with traditional secrets of chinese medicine. I am inspired by the fact that in china the menopause is referred to as the second spring. Im aisling, at my second spring we know that menopause isnt all fun and games, were here to guide and support you. A woman has entered menopause when one year has passed from her last menstrual period.
From a chinese medicine perspective the menopause is seen as the second spring, and for me as an acupuncturist, this can offer women a brighter vision ahead through this often extremely challenging time physically and emotionally. The seventh cycle age 49, referred to as second spring, is approximately the age when a woman reaches menopause. In this culture, it is seen as a positive time of creativity and new beginnings, when women often find a new and more confident voice. The focus of the book is mostly on perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause age women and what things they can do to welcome in the second spring of. Second spring book by maoshing ni official publisher. Julie kelham, acupuncturist julie kelham shares how acupuncture can help you have a smoother transition through the menopause. Mao completely reenvisions the mindbody changes of perimenopause and menopause for women age thirtyfive and up, using completely natural treatments. Maos brilliant book second spring shows women how to restore th. Interestingly, traditional chinese medicine tcm views the menopause as a womans second spring, reflecting the newfound life that is possible for her as she enters a stage where she is able to begin to move her energies away from nurturing others and finally direct them towards nurturing herself.
The menopause guidebook, eighth edition, is the most complete and current discussion of menopause available anywhere. About 47m women around the world reach the age of menopause each year. It translates that menstruation heavenly dew ceases and conception will be no longer be possible. A guide to healthy menopause through traditional chinese medicine paperback 1990. Andropause male menopause my second spring easy ways. Menopause your second spring in the west, menopause is generally something we dont want to think or talk about but the good news is that we are. On the cover of a typical menopause book, instead of the perhaps more. Some advocates of the male menopause argue that men experience a hormonal impact, which results in consequences that are physical, psychological, social, sexual and spiritual. My second springs website is a more reassuring read than some of the more clinical websites, which somehow always manages to lead a reader to a cancer diagnosis in four clicks even when looking up the common cold. Maoshing ni introduces himself and discusses why chinese medicine calls menopause a womans second spring. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. After reframing the definition of menopause as a womans second spring, she will discuss the gifts of menopause. Second spring offers editorial and educational services in the field of faith and culture.
This passage indicates that they think menopause occurs between the age of 4955. You left your days of beauty and youth long ago, and now, without your reproductive ability, your status as a woman relegated to letting your kids shop for your nursing home and collecting cats. In 1966 robert wilson, a doctor, wrote a book called feminine forever. The secret pleasures of menopause is a groundbreaking book that is long overdue.
Making a smooth transition with traditional chinese medicine 3rd edition. Well done my second spring, the advice is practical, down to earth and im already working on my toolkit. At this stage in a womans life, the creative energy shifts from providing resources for a. If you like what you are reading here and plan to buy books, supplements or other products we mention, please click through to our suppliers via the links on this. I set up my second spring in 20 to address the dearth of menopause information online, says grimley, 54, who lives in dublin with her husband and four daughters. Information on perimenopause, premature menopause, menopause symptoms, longterm effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health can be found in its pages. Its not a disease or even an illness, but a new chapter. Managing menopause millions of women are missing out on. Menopause can cause vague yet debilitating anxiety. A famous excerpt from the first chapter of a famous chinese classical book written around 2600 bc called the yellow emporors classic states. In it, he argued that womens loss of hormones after menopause give rise to a serious, painful. Menopause is called a second spring in chinese medicine.
By addressing the symptoms and spending some time and energy looking after your health will minimise the impact of menopause and ensure that you are in prime health for the second half of your life. If you would believe the media, menopause is the end of your life. My second spring pictures women cheerfully sitting around a table decorated with tulips and full of cakes and crumpets. This is distinct from the summer heat wave or winter storm that some women describe. The goal is to get your estrogen where it should be so you dont have to hang out in social support groups that do nothing but chew the cud on how miserable they are without estrogen. Menopause your second spring lloyds wellbeing centre. Mao s brilliant book second spring shows women how to restore their power by revitalizing their health with his amazing natural secrets and ageold wisdom. I have not read the whole book yet, but already i have learned things i never knew before. This book explains how chinese medicine can aid in. Managing menopause naturally with chinese medicine. When your periods have finally stopped for a complete year this is then known as menopause, a changing phase or your second spring as the chinese refer to it. Making a smooth transition with traditional chinese medicine.
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