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PERI-MENOPAUSE….I Don’t Have Time for This.

Dr. Alyse M. Hamilton “I hear it all the time...”

“Dr. Alyse, I don’t have time for this. I am in my 40s.

I have kids and a career. A husband and a household to run.”

I hear, • I don’t sleep and need a nap by 3 PM.

What Can I do About My Peri-Menopausal Misery?

The good news is that we don’t have to suffer in silence the way our grandmothers did.

• I can’t remember simple things.

• I don’t go to the gym anymore. No energy.

For many women this is not a smooth ride. It is like constantly hitting the accelerator and slamming on the brakes. The result can be a wide range of not so fun symptoms.

• I get irritated over simple things.

• I can’t lose those creeping pounds.

• The last thing I want is sex with my (poor) husband.

What the heck is going on?”

These are typical complaints from many younger (30s and 40s) patients stuck in peri-menopause; the 10 year period before menopause.

What is going on? What can we do about it?

The answer to both questions is “a lot!”

Peri-Menopause…The Opposite of Puberty!

During puberty a woman’s hormones are rising—in fits and starts—to levels that permit fertility.

During peri-menopause hormones production is slowing—in fits and starts—signaling the coming end of fertility.

Suzanne Somers, a strong advocate for women’s wellness recommends: “Start with a well-trained Integrative, Anti-Aging Medical Doctor; physicians with advanced training in the use and monitoring of bio-identical hormone replacement (BHRT), the physiology of the menopauses, the thyroid and adrenal glands, and nutrition and exercise needs to reduce and eliminate symptoms. It’s OK to be concerned about a doctor that simply prescribes anti-depressants or tells you “you’re just getting old.”

Many of my patients use phytoestrogen diets (foods with mild estrogenic activity) and if necessary, BHRT progesterone to balance out estrogen peaks. That plus enjoyable exercise and methods to create more restorative sleep go a long way to make them feel human again.

To learn more about perimenopause, menopause and fibromyalgia please call us or visit our website. We offer a free hormonal health assessment for those that complete our online assessment.

Alyse M Hamilton, MD, Medical Director The Advanced Health and Vitality Center Board Certified, Internal Medicine Board Certified, Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine

The Advanced Health and Vitality Center Call 952-922-8005 Visit us at www.advancedhealthandvitality.com reclaim your energy, memory and libido

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Do you really LOVE your business? Absolutely.

I LOVE what I do. Let me tell you about my why…

Like other business owners, I’ve faced multiple challenges, ups and downs. Owning a business is not always glamorous. You have to work hard, be relentlessly persistent, and make sacrifices others may never understand. You have to take risks. You have to be bold. You have to put your big girl panties on and stay in the game! Although I’m still fairly new to the business scene, I respect the struggle I encounter along my journey. I’m eager to gain the respect of my peers. I’ve been inspired by so many of the women I’ve had the pleasure of meeting along the way. Many of these women have shared their stories and helped myself, and so many others, I’m sure, more than they themselves may ever realize.

I publish each and every issue with a thankful heart.

We launched our first ever issue in July of 2012, with Lori Spiess, CEO of OffiCenters boldly rocking the cover. I’m grateful to Lori Spiess, Sheryl Hill, Christine Clifford, Dawn Stebbing, Joe McGlynn, Teresa Thomas, Jennifer Langhart, Gerald Miller, Amalia MorenoDamgaard, Dr. Alyse Hamilton, Janel Anderson and all of the advertisers and women that have contributed to making this publication possible. Business owners need connections, support, and growth to survive!

They need resources to help them stay in the game!

It’s often difficult to find the time to research these resources because many women are so busy running their businesses on a day to day basis. That’s where we come in to play- We conveniently provide our market of busy women, who are primarily business owners, resources, connections and support to help them grow.

I’m currently licensed with Hidden Values, a national target marketed publication source that has hundreds of other similar target marketed publications in other major cities across the United States. This company I’ve partnered with has been in business longer than I’ve been alive! I decided to bring the concept here to the Twin Cities, where I call home. I didn’t really

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know my why when I first started my business. I just had an idea and I knew there was a need in our market to support women in business. My why came to me through the process of taking action.

Throughout all of the ups and downs, I’ve been surrounded by motivated women in business through organizations like WIN, Women In Networking, eWomenNetwork, and most recently WeMN, Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota. Many of these women in these organizations are some of the Twin Cities best kept secrets to success! They have encouraged me, supported me, and kept me going, again and again. I now confidently know that what I do is truly helping others. Who wouldn’t LOVE running a business that helps others succeed? I hope you pick up an issue and get connected to a new business partner, event, organization, or find one of our spotlight stories so inspiring that you JUST DO IT. Follow your heart and DREAM BIG! If I can keep on keeping on, so can YOU. My why… is YOU. If you don’t really LOVE your business right now, I challenge you to stay positive, take the time to really plan your dream, and ask for help. You owe yourself the time to plan your dream.

Understanding your why will eventually come when the time is right for you. Surround yourself with motivated women in business. If you’d like to get connected, this is your chance! Join us for our next Metro Woman Monthly Luncheon and get connected to the Twin Cities best kept secrets to success!

With LOVE,

Shannon Johnson 952.217.6868 twincities@metrowomandirectory.com

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