October is World Menopause Month, and this story contributes to the celebration of all who have gone through menopause.
Category: Weight Gain
Breaking Ground
Whether it is starting a new habit, starting a new exercise routine, beginning a new job, or contemplating a career change, you just have to start somewhere.
5 Minutes of Movement
No time to exercise? Think of exercise more as body movement. Here is a sneak peek excerpt from my book “The Menopause Mosaic” (not yet published), from Chapter 11 on Fatigue.
Menopause: A Weighty Matter
Dr. Susan Baumgaertel was a guest on “Challenging Conversations” with Maureen Kures, RN, Colleen Hewes, and Kathleen Putnam, MS RDN on their Win Win Women live video broadcast, April 28, 2022.
Lecture #1: The Effect of Glycemic Index on Hormones and Weight
So fun to look back on our FIRST lecture in Menu for Change, almost 10 years ago! Although I’m certain Dr. Molly Carlson would give a much different talk today, there are plenty of concepts that still ring true. Join me in a walk down memory lane with this one!
Lecture #15: Dress for your Shape Event (complete with runway!)
Dr. Baumgaertel’s guest presenters Donna Whitford and Hannah Schnabel gave a great live-action presentation DESPITE all the things that could go wrong one hour before the event..but THE SHOW WENT ON and we all had a blast!
How I Lost 20 Pounds Without Trying
Catchy title, right? This post is actually more about the hormone cortisol, but I promise I will get to the weight loss part too!
Perimenopause from a Naturopathic Medicine Perspective
As a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and East Asian Medical Practitioner (EAMP, formerly called Licensed Acupuncturist), Dr. Kira Baum shares her refreshing perspective on managing the transitions around menopause, from a holistic and integrative perspective.