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Essential Reading for Women over 40,
September 23,
2007
In "Midlife Mamas on the Moon,"
Sunny Hersh presents pertinent topics for women over 40. The
sooner you read this book the better your life will be. Since I
just turned 40 I found this book to be a helpful guide to a life
I will soon be living. Instead of being shocked or annoyed by
symptoms of aging, I can be prepared and aware of subtle
changes.
Sunny Hersh shares her personal experiences and gives advice on
a wealth of topics including relationship issues, sexuality,
dating, financial security, hormone replacement, exercise and
diet. She also gives helpful tips on looking after your
partner's health.
Most of the book reads like a conversation with a close friend
and I found myself writing down the names of numerous books and
supplements. This book will bring you up to date on the most
important lifestyle changes so you can ensure a smooth
transition from 40 to 50 and beyond.
~The Rebecca Review
The Female Brain
Insight into the Female Brain, December
15, 2007
"My intentions for this book were to help women through the
various shifts in their lives: shifts so big they actually
create changes un a woman's perception of reality, her values,
and what she pays attention to. If we can understand how our
lives are shaped by our brain chemistry, then maybe we can
better see the road ahead." ~ pg. 160
I'm not sure why some reviewers felt this book was so
controversial. After reading The Female Brain from cover to
cover I found it to be a fairly calming read. Louann Brizendine
presents a good overview of how varying levels of testosterone,
estrogen, progesterone and oxytocin affect the brain during
various stages of life.
Louann Brizendine provides convincing case studies and
emphasizes scientific research. She points out the positive and
negative aspects of the male and female brain. At first the book
seems to be "sex on the brain" but then it mellows
into the mothering brain and the mature female brain. I did
notice that there is no discussion of women with a more dominant
male energy or of males with a more dominant female energy. This
would explain why you may disagree with many of the points made
in regards to male and female behavior.
"...pretending that women and men are the same, while doing
a disservice to both men and women, ultimately hurts
women." ~ pg. 161
One of the things I did disagree with includes the notion of men
not being able to read facial expressions as well as women. My
husband constantly notices my facial expressions and even talks
about it in a sensitive way. He seems to understand my moods
based on my facial expressions. Your own experience may differ
slightly from the assertions made in this book. As far as men
not liking this book that may also vary from person to person
because my husband picked up this book the minute I wasn't
reading it and seemed rather curious about the contents.
What I liked most about this book was the detailed information
on how hormones affect daily decisions. This is an excellent
read if you want to know how changes in hormone levels affect
women at every age. At the end of the book there is also a
chapter on hormone replacement therapy.
~The Rebecca Review
What's Age Got To Do With It
Have You Been Neglecting Yourself?, July 22,
2009
Robin McGraw has written a very helpful book for women who are
looking for an introduction to anti-aging secrets. She also teaches
that it is not selfish to put yourself first. So if you have been
neglecting yourself this book will be motivating. Robin McGraw's
friendly peppy conversational writing style makes this book very
easy to read. She is also very convincing and has a way of writing
that helps you to not only take action but to feel good about it
too.
After reading her husband's books on weight loss and diet I was
surprised to read that Robin McGraw has never been on a diet in her
entire life. She eats carbs and butter and occasionally binges on
her favorite foods. You may also be shocked to know that she has
never had a facelift. So how does she look so young? One of her
secrets is that she exercises on a regular basis and gets enough
sleep. In this book you will find detailed instructions for how to
exercise and get a good night's sleep.
"What's Age Got to Do with It?" is designed for women over
35 and it does briefly discuss bio-identical hormones. While there
is an introduction there was not enough detailed information about
the actual hormones. For that you may want to read books by Suzanne
Somers - Ageless:
The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones . If you are worried
about wrinkles this book talks about how sugar can be a culprit. For
more detailed information on skin care by Dr. Perricone read - Dr.
Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle
of Cellular Rejuvenation. Robin McGraw doesn't talk about
"7-Keto DHEA" which may be preferable if you are worried
about a surge in testosterone. For more information on this subject
refer to books by Stephen Cherniske - The
Metabolic Plan: Stay Younger Longer.
What I loved about this book is how human Robin McGraw appears to
be. Even with all her wealth and fame she still comes across as a
woman who has faults but she has learned to live with them. She is
also not satisfied to live a nominal existence; she demands the best
life has to offer. She also believes that an "indulgence here
and there is healthy for the body and soul." I could relate to
her love of shopping at Target, her homemade clothes as a child and
her funny stories about hair coloring fiascos, which made me laugh.
I've read numerous books on anti-aging but still hadn't heard of
some of the supplements mentioned in this book. So it was worth
reading for that aspect alone. The only thing I question in this
book is the advice to drink an apple cider drink. Some people have
had a bad experience with this and the recipe might be better if you
only use two tablespoons of cider vinegar instead of half a cup. The
other recipes in the book seemed fine and included recipes for
facial scrubs made with oatmeal or brown sugar. You may also be
surprised to know that instead of some expensive facial product,
Robin McGraw sometimes uses plain egg whites.
While you may not have enough money to go for monthly facials (I
sure don't), you may want to take Robin's advice and ask your
husband or boyfriend for gift certificates for special occasions.
This will work well because your man will be relieved to know what
you really want. So overall I think this book has some great advice
that if followed on a consistent basis will make your life more
sweet and interesting. Who doesn't want to look younger and more
beautiful? This book will show you the way but probably should not
be the only book you read. I'd also read How
Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger,
10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better which I found to be very
helpful and it covers some of the same topics in this book like
fashion. If you read this book and all you do is change one thing in
your life - like starting to exercise - then it is worth the price.
Here are some of the products mentioned in this book if you want to
start looking fabulous:
Dior
DiorSkin AirFlash Spray Foundation
Evening
Primrose Oil - 4 oz. - Liquid
Kerastase
Resistance Volumactive Mousse 5.1 oz
Laura Mercier Lip Glaze - affordable
Cle De Peau Beaute Concealer - very expensive!
The book I'd also recommend in addition to this one includes:
The
Wrinkle Cure: Unlock the Power of Cosmeceuticals for Supple,
Youthful Skin
If you are looking for some affordable skin care items that really
work well and I've been using them for years:
Derma
e Retexturizing Creme, DMAE- Alpha Lipoic - C-Ester, 2 oz (56 g)
(Pack of 2)
Derma
e Pycnogenol Eye Gel, with Green Tea Extract, 0.5 oz (14 g) (Pack of
2)
Derma E Microdermabrasion - an excellent product that even seems to
work on sensitive skin.
~The Rebecca Review
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