Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age

In this informative guide, Gilberg-Lenz, the obstetrician-gynecologist behind the Menopause Bootcamp workshops, demystifies menopause. She identifies the shortcomings of medical institutions, namely that “the medical system has a long and disgusting history of overlooking, ignoring, and manipulating women,” before setting out to break taboos surrounding menopause. She explores at great length the many physical challenges women undergo and offers a wide array of treatments that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy. Spicy foods and caffeine can make hot flashes worse, for example, and exercising in the morning can help with sleep disruptions. She also examines hormone therapy, provides an insightful look into mental health issues that can arise, and covers links between menopause and mood disorders. In addition, Gilberg-Lenz shares advice on how to eat (consume mostly plants), exercise (weight training is a good idea), and find the right supplements (nettle tea can help with hair loss, she writes) during menopause. Accessible and down-to-earth, this will be a boon for women struggling with this time in their life. Agent: Brandi Bowles, United Talent Agency. (Oct.)