Midlife Meltdown »

Life Begins After Forty!

MidLife can be a springboard to a new and exciting era in your life. It is time to answer the wake-up call of this timely book and start experiencing improved health, spiritual fulfillment, and long-lasting relationships that will enrich and lengthen your days.

Physical changes, along with stresses that you face during midlife years, do not have to put your life on hold. Janet Maccaro tells you how to correct and prevent common conditions as she offers practical and insightful information.

MIDLIFE MELTDOWN explains what a body needs through pertinent topics, including:

• Proper nutrition for aging bodies-a necessity, not a luxury
• Understanding male and female menopause
• The ideal protocol for taking supplements to attain vibrant health
• Steps for enhanced physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness
• Tips for avoiding the top seven causes of degenerative disease
  

Being a "baby boomer" doesn't have to drag you down. As part of the largest segment of the population in America, you can make this the most enjoyable time of your life.
 
About the Author:

Janet Maccaro, PhD, CNC, is a respected lecturer, author and radio/television personality. She has doctorates in nutrition and natural healing and is also a leading expert in natural progesterone supplementation. She is internationally recognized for her knowledge in women's health. Maccaro is a member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. Dr. Maccaro has written three other books: Breaking the Grip of Dangerous Emotions, Natural Health Remedies and 90-Day Immune System Makeover.

	Introduction: Forewarned Is Forearmed!	1
Section 1	Understanding Midlife Meltdown
1	Midlife Relationships	11
2	The Seven Midlife Health Zappers	21
Section 2	Help for the Specific Conditions of Midlife Meltdown
	Introduction to Section Two	35
3	Aging	37
4	Midlife Screenings for Every Woman Over Forty	47
5	Let's Break It Down: Perimenopause	51
6	Menopause-the Next Stop	55
7	Andropause-Male Menopause	59
8	Cancer-the Best Defense Is Offense	65
9	Breast Health/Breast Disease at Midlife	69
10	Natural Prostate Protection at Midlife	75
11	Anxiety, Midlife, and You	77
12	Midlife Stress-Beater Guide	85
13	Am I Blue? Depression at Midlife	89
14	Aromatherapy-"Stop and Smell the Roses"	95
15	Sleep-the Pause That Refreshes at Midlife	99
16	Weight Management at Midlife-Do I Look Fat?	103
17	Midlife Movement: Exercise for Life	107
18	Is Midlife Hard to Swallow? Digestive Health at Midlife	109
19	Midlife Detoxification-Tired or Toxic?	115
20	Diabetes at Midlife-Sweet Success	119
21	Midlife Heart Disease-Getting to the Heart of the Matter	123
22	Midlife Strain Can Be a Pain: Arthritis	129
23	Midlife "Cheaters"-Preserving Your Eyesight at Midlife	133
24	Adrenal Exhaustion-Wired but Tired	135
25	Gotta Go Right Now! Urinary Tract Health	143
26	Brain Health	147
27	Magnesium Matters at Midlife	157
28	Midlife Headaches: "Take Two Hormones and Call Me in the Morning"	161
29	Beautiful Skin at Midlife-Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep	163
30	Periodontal Health-Smile, You've Hit Midlife	167
31	Midlife Immunity	169
32	Autoimmune Disease-Your Body on Overdrive	173
33	Midlife Acid Test	175
	Conclusion	179
Appendix	Midlife Marvels	187
	Notes	191
	Bibliography, References, and Suggested Reading	205