Dr. Christine Northrup Menopause and Beyond DVD

Dr. Christiane Northrup, a leading pioneer in mind-body health, and one of the most sought-after women’s health visionaries in the country, returns to PBS with a new special based on the material that is her signature area of expertise – menopause.  In front of a sell-out crowd of 900 women and men, Dr. Northrup presents her latest thinking and the most up-to-date information on four areas of health and wellness that are uppermost in the minds of women 40+:  nutrition and exercise, hormone therapy, heart health and sexuality. 

In Act One, Dr. Northrup invites the audience to consider menopause in a new light, as an opportunity for women to heal all the “unhealed” parts of themselves.  She explains why the menopausal transition sets the stage for the rest of a woman’s life, a period that now can encompass 30 or 40 years.  She explains the midlife change in the context of a woman’s complete life cycle of ovulation.  And then she offers her program to help the midlife heart wake up, applicable to women and men, which includes information on cholesterol, as well as a lessening of self-sacrifice.

In Act Two, Dr. Northrup helps the audience tackle midlife weight gain and explains that most menopausal symptoms can be managed with diet and exercise alone.  She talks about insulin abuse and glycemic stress which results in Syndrome X.  She offers easy-to-remember tips for weight management and five guaranteed steps to lose weight.

Act Three concentrates on hormone replacement, and Dr. Northrup offers a crisp summary of the recent history of hormone replacement therapy, explains the latest concerts with HRT, and presents a concise set of alternatives to conventional HRT.

In Act Four, Dr. Northrup talks frankly about women’s need to understand and connect with their midlife sensuality.  She encourages mature women to have the courage to enjoy pleasure, understand the give-and-take in relationships and celebrate their sexuality.  Throughout the program, Dr. Northrup’s humor, personal stories and warm style, combined with carefully researched medical information and factual guidance, creates a viewing event that truly educates and inspires.

Bonus material:  Dr. Christiane Northrup speaks on sexual energy, the health and vitality of our sexuality and how it’s linked to the health and vitality of our lives.

Running Time:   88 minutes (includes 15 minutes of bonus material)

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