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Top 10 Things To Tell Your Son About Midlife (Survival Guide)

I didn’t expect to have to explain signs and symptoms of menopause to my 11-year-old son. Yet, I feel like I owe it to him - the opportunity to educate and share this experience with him. Maybe he’ll remember menopause and midlife as an adventure and not a struggle. And maybe he’ll remember me and be grateful I gave him this survival guide.

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Top 10 Herbs For Health and Wellness During Menopause

As I’ve aged and hit perimenopause some of my tried and trusted home remedies weren’t working anymore or at least not to the degree I needed. Fortunately, I’ve kept my favorite herbal reference books like Herbal Healing For Women by Rosemary Gladstar and The Little Herb Encyclopedia by Jack Ritchason, N.D., close by to help me alter my treatments. Here are my top 10 favorite herbs in midlife…

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Top 10 Inspirational Quotes for Midlife & Beyond

During times of stress, anxiety, and especially now during my menopause rhapsody, I often look for words of encouragement. No matter where the inspirational voice comes from, words can be medicine to our souls. These are just a few of my most recent favorite quotes for midlife and beyond…

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Top 10 Things To Tell Your Daughter About Midlife (Survival Guide)

My daughter is taking stock - even if only from a subconscious level - of my how I’m handling midlife and menopause. Here, I’ve compiled a survival guide to remind her that she’s not alone when she hits this stage. While no one comes out unscathed, most survive and hopefully, she’ll be ready for whatever is coming, or at the very least, get a chuckle at her mother’s attempt to impart these nuggets of wisdom…

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