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by Kristin Johnson (Author), Maria Claps (Author)
"A must read for every woman in midlife, and an excellent resource to truly understand what is happening during this transition time. Additionally, within these pages, you will find ways to optimize your health before, during, and after menopause and be well informed, and empowered in your own personal advocacy. You will love it!"
--Dr. Anna Cabeca, OB/GYN, bestselling author of The Hormone Fix and MenuPause
You have been misled about menopause. This comprehensive guide based on the latest research in aging, women's health, and HRT dispels decades of misinformation.
- Nutrition, exercise, and sleep hygiene at midlife: Best practices for aging healthy
- Thyropause, fatty liver disease, and gut health: The overlooked systems that need attention during menopause
- HRT or MHT: What is the difference and does it matter? (hint: it does!!)
- Not all HRT is created equal: Low dose or physiologic? Static or rhythmic? Continuous or cyclic? Creams, gels, patches, injections, pills, or pellets? Learn how to choose the best option for you.
- When HRT is truly not an option: Supplements and integrative options for menopause care
Centered on your overall health and happiness, The Great Menopause Myth offers a welcome new narrative on menopause.
Author Biography
Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps are the co-founders of the women's health and hormone education practice Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_.
Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a "recovering corporate attorney."
Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.
Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities, which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women's health practitioners.
Kristin and Maria serve as faculty lecturers for the Women's Hormone Network, a non-profit comprised of medical professionals dedicated to advancing the most accurate, scientific, and medically advanced information on women's hormone health. They also lecture frequently at women's health summits and retreats, as well as appear on a wide variety of podcasts.
