A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING AND LIVING WITH MENOPAUSE
Menopause Blueprint
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Menopause Blueprint
Empowering Your Menopause Journey: Meet Dr. Michelle Gordon
As a seasoned general surgeon with two decades under her belt, Dr. G never thought she'd be an alien in her own body.
Yet, when menopause blindsided her with unpredictable hot flashes, relentless belly fat, and roller coaster moods, even her extensive medical expertise seemed to fail her.
Instead of surrendering to the storm, Dr. G took the helm. She used her medical skills to experiment on herself. This led to:
√ A triumphant 50-lb weight loss
√ Balanced, harmonious moods
√ Rediscovered joy in every day
√ Recognized and LIKED who she was becoming
This life=changing experience gave her a new purpose: to ensure no woman felt isolated or defeated by menopause.
As the author of "Managing Menopause: The Ultimate Menopause Guidebook", Dr. Gordon offers actionable insights, nourishing recipes, and an anchor for those drifting in these new seas.
She's not just an author, though. Dr. G is the visionary behind the 28Day MENO-Belly Challenge and The MENO System—innovative, life-changing programs that have helped countless women reclaim vitality and joy from the clutches of menopause.
Yanick S. shares, "I got myself back, my energy, my selfconfidence... and I'm now doing what I love."
A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Gordon's message resonates deeply: Menopause isn't an end but a magnificent beginning.
With her guidance, many, like Teri, have transformed from feeling "powerless to empowered," grabbing their ship's wheel and confidently charting a course toward wellness and happiness.
Join Dr. G on this journey and discover why so many women now view menopause not as a challenge but as the best time of their lives.
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Moodswings?
One minute you are ready to take on the world, the next you want to kill someone. Your temper is uncontrollable. The panic attacks and anxiety can be overwhelming.
What is going on?
Some women report a new inability to leave home. Others report waves of emotions and a wishy washy decision making process. What is the cause of this? And what to do about it? More about that later…
Loss of hormones. As we’ve said earlier, menopause is the time when the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone (and to a lesser degree testosterone). These hormones are a big part of keeping us even.
Hormones wake us up. They signal fight or flight. They affect happiness, sadness, anger, and hunger.
Many women who have mood swings often report anxiety and stress but don’t really understand why.
What can you do about mood swings?
HERE’S MY BLUEPRINT TO EVEN OUT YOUR MOOD
(and stop being ultra-sensitive)
Managing Mood Swings
EXERCISEMOREAND HARDER)
MEDITATE
REMOVEADDEDSUGAR
REMOVECAFFEINE
Ski
Hike
Walk
Jog
Swim
Bike
Weightlifting
Pray
Guided Apps Like Headspace
Focus on Breathing
Sit In Silence
Focus on Problem
Let Thoughts Pass By
Check Labels
Eat Fruit in AM
Gradually Reduce
Pass on Desserts
Tea
Chocolate
Sports Drinks
Energy Drinks
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Brain Fog
Many of us experience a “mental fog” or a “feeling like we’re looking down on ourselves from above” during menopause.
What is this about?
Losing the keys is one thing. Not being able to remember people’s names or something you’ve always known is another. It’s like not feeling grounded. Some women even worry they are developing dementia! I can’t say for certain without examining you but… You are not alone.
Some key symptoms of brain fog are:
•Lack of concentration
•Slow and hazy thinking
•Inability to focus
• Forgetfulness
• Confusion/disorientation
HERE’S MY BLUEPRINT FOR BANISHING BRAIN FOG.
Consistent
Bedtime Cool
Room
DarkRoom
BEDTIME ROUTINE
EXERCISE
Banishin g Brain
Fog
4TimesPerWeek
Hard(BreathingHard)
WeightsandStretching
REMOVECAFFEINE
REMOVEPROCESSEDFOOD
StopAllForms
StopatNoon
Substitute
FastFood
PackagedFood
VegetableOil
Talking to Your Doctor
It’s important to discuss what’s happening to your body with a health care practitioner…
•Who knows what is happening in your body
•Who will listen to you
•Who will be your partner in your menopause journey
•Who will believe you
Some choices in practitioners include…
•Family doctor
•Gynecologist
•Internist
•Integrative Medicine Specialist
• Herbalist
•Acupuncturist
•Chinese Medicine Specialist
Talking to your Doctor
HERE’S MY BLUEPRINT FOR TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR:
WRITEYOUR QUESTIONS
YOUBEFORCEFULWHEN DON’TUNDERSTAND KEEPASKINGQUESTIONS
ASKFOR
Structured Visit
Answered 1 by 1
Gives you Answers
EXPLANATIONIN WRITING
“I
don’t Understand”
Make a Follow-Up Appoinment
Speak up!
Be Assertive
Partner with Practitioner in Your Healthcare
Still not Understanding
No Written Materials
Not Feeling Heard
Consider a New Practitioner
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Menopause and Diet
It’s not essential to change your entire diet in menopause but…
Some changes may help.
Many menopausal symptoms are triggered by diet alone.
So…
During menopause the changes I’m about to show you may improve your quality of life (and your waistline).
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