The Menopause Menu: From Hot Flashes to Delicious Dishes: A Symptom-Driven, Nourishing Guide to Mastering Menopause

Book Synopsis: An all-in-one giftbook, medical guide, and recipe book for navigating menopause! Women in their late-30s to early-60s need accurate information on the entire menopausal journey. The Menopause Menu provides helpful, science-based advice, presented with a unique blend of personal narrative and holistic support. The chapters are easy to read and are paired with 16 simple recipes. Dr. Baumgaertel provides coveted seats at a splendid banquet created with science and art. Her book expertly combines 30 years of medical knowledge with holistic support in a beautiful, nourishing resource that masterfully guides all women who desire better control of common menopausal symptoms and conditions. 16 stand-alone chapters present accessible information to help master menopause, written in an engaging and creative style. MenoBits—bits of wisdom—serve as inspiration to all who are not on this journey but wish to better support those who are. You’ll get practical tips for these top symptoms and categories: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, changing & ending periods, vaginal dryness, libido concerns, urinary tract changes, weight gain, body image, musculoskeletal changes, fatigue, skin & hair changes, mental health, stress & life changes, chronic disease considerations, cancer. Dr. Baumgaertel has practiced internal medicine for 30 years. Her Menu for Change program ran for seven years and helped women achieve success with weight management and wellness. She has helped thousands of women in their 30s to 80s navigate changes related to aging and menopause. “This book has it all—from serious science and healthy recipes to beautiful meditative quotes and photographs, as well as humorous, heartfelt and healing stories. Extraordinary!” –Robin Groth, Emmy award-winning TV journalist, world philanthropist and documentary director, retired national news correspondent. “This is such a terrific book, full of engaging and accessible information. I love Dr. Baumgaertel’s creative approach, including the MenoBits—bits of imparted wisdom—and especially the recipes. Amazing!” –Jamie Hammond, Emmy award-winning TV producer & director. “I love the tone of this book—the ride we’re taken on within each chapter. Dr. Baumgaertel speaks with a kind, approachable voice and with words that can be widely understood. You know she has the evidence behind her information, yet she chooses the perfect words and anecdotes we can relate to. The body image chapter made me teary—so beautiful!” –Sabrina A. Falquier, MD, CCMS, DipABLM, culinary medicine podcast host, TV documentary collaborator. “Dr. Baumgaertel approaches the field of menopause as a conductor would a concerto. As you read through her chapters, separated so artistically though the coupling of symptom and food pairing, you practically feel the beat of her passionate work lifting off each page. Dr. Baumgaertel has crafted a menopausal masterpiece that I dare any middle-aged woman not to sway to.” –Dana Corriel, MD, digital innovator, founder & CEO, media editor. Read more