If you’re a woman over thirty-five, you probably have a lot
of stress in your life–maybe even more than you realize.
You’re also likely low on energy, gaining weight, and not
sleeping as well as you once did. The fact is: Your body is
changing. A renowned physician and pioneer in women’s heart
health, Dr. Nieca Goldberg knows what you’re going through.
In this welcome book you’ll find
• the normal
physical changes you can expect to experience at age
thirty-five and after • treatments for over- and
underactive thyroids and other hormone issues • the
signs, symptoms, and management of type 1 and type 2
diabetes • facts on fertility, contraceptives, pregnancy,
and menopause • information on good breast health,
including preventive breast-cancer measures • a
comprehensive heart-to-heart about your cardiovascular
system • dealing with GERD, stomach ulcers, gallstones,
IBS, IBD, and colon cancer • strategies for keeping bones
strong, fending off arthritis, and coping with foot and back
pain • the importance of diagnosing sleep apnea and
saying good night to insomnia • revelations about the
mind-body connection–countering stress and relieving
depression • the ins and outs of medical exams–what to
ask, and when to change doctors
With warmth and
encouragement, Dr. Nieca Goldberg gives you the solid
information you need on the path to great health.