Menopause Kuel Thought Leader: Lorraine Miano
You’d have to be living in a cave or under a rock not to realize that Menopause has become one HOT TOPIC.
Menopause Economy:
“brands are promoting products specifically for menopausal women”
After all, half the world’s population will experience menopause in one form or another if they live long enough, and with 6,000 women per day reaching menopause in the U.S., it’s no surprise that the “menopause economy” is set to reach $600 billion by 2025.
Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Watts have stepped forward to encourage women to embrace this time of life. Healthcare providers are now realizing that they must become more educated in menopause so that they may guide and support women through this sometimes debilitating transition. More and more media outlets are putting forth articles and opinion pieces about “the change” and brands are promoting products specifically for menopausal women.
This is good news for women, as more light is being shed on this natural phase of a woman’s life, that for too long (CENTURIES!) has been ignored, especially by the medical community, hush hushed, and even vilified.
As a menopause health and hormone coach, I’ve watched with optimism over the past decade, the shifting perceptions as well as debunked myths, and misconceptions, the newfound empowerment, and the recently recognized wisdom of the menopausal woman. There is much to embrace and celebrate!
Enter….The Menopause Retreat:
In my recent article entitled, “When Menopausal Women Travel Together, Magic Happens”, I shared about my trip to Tuscany with a group of six women. The article centered on how women can live longer and healthier lives by maintaining friendships with other women.
And how these friendships can be the key to happiness in older women. I shared that “we should be treating this nourishing act of female socialization as just as important as exercise and nutrition for our health and longevity”. A menopause retreat can provide this, and so much more!
“about 85% of women report symptoms of varying types and severity”
For many women during this transitional phase of life, symptoms of hormone balance may arise. Statistically, during menopause, about 85% of women report symptoms of varying types and severity.
Some of these symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal atrophy, low libido, hair loss, mood swings, depression, and anxiety. The first phase is called Perimenopause when the ovaries are releasing fewer eggs, and hormones are fluctuating. The average age a woman begins perimenopause is about 45-46 and can last anywhere from 2-10 and up to 15 years.
These are the years leading up to menopause, which is actually just one day (the 12-month anniversary of a woman’s last period). Once a woman reaches menopause, the very next day she is considered post-menopausal and will be for the rest of her life. This is NOT a time that should be ignored, as post-menopausal women are at greater risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and dementia.
Menopause Help:
Surprisingly, a recent study concluded that 73% of women don’t seek help and support for their menopausal symptoms. One possible reason is that doctors are undereducated in women’s health, especially when it comes to menopause. Another may be the stigma that surrounds this time of a woman’s life. Ageism, sexism, and medical misogyny are alive and well.
Women are crying out for support, resources, and guidance.
“These types of experiences are increasingly becoming popular”
A Menopause Retreat can provide a woman with support and positivity as well as a health and wellness experience unlike any other. These types of experiences are increasingly becoming popular, from local getaways to international experiences, menopause retreats are exactly what women have been craving.
It is for exactly these reasons that I decided to partner with Leslie Ender of Amble & Rove, to bring forth a magical experience for menopausal women, The Amble & Rove Through Your Magical Menopause Retreat. What is destined to be an experience of a lifetime is happening in one of the most magical places on Earth….Tuscany!
Let’s Meet In Tuscany:
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, we will begin and end our adventure in Florence, Italy. From there we will travel to the breathtaking Chianti Hills of Tuscany. During our time together at a stunning 18th Century Villa overlooking vineyards and olive groves, your senses will be heightened as you take in the beautiful views and colors of the rolling hills. Imagine the aromas of gourmet Italian meals prepared for us, sipping wine from grapes grown on the estate, the buttery flavors of freshly picked olives, strolling through the magnificent vineyards, and…. topping it all off with wonderful life-changing activities and events specially curated by Leslie and I, that will have you feeling amazing, and embracing what could be the very best years of your life!
Included in this trip!
- Visit quaint medieval villages
- Tour Florence and its artistic, historic, and cultural heritage
- Massages
- Wine Tasting & Tour
- Local Cultural experience
- Cooking Classes
- Yoga/Meditation
- Workshops on holistic health and navigating midlife
- All meals & Accommodations
- And more! (Activities subject to change)
“It’s time to change how we think and act about the change of life”
Get Support And Travel:
Leslie and I are passionate about supporting women during this natural phase of our lives…from perimenopause through post-menopause. It’s time to change how we think and act about the change of life and the many myths and misconceptions that surround it. So grab your sister or girlfriend (or travel alone…we’ve got wonderful women for you to connect with) and treat yourself to this experience of a lifetime! We hope you will join us! Ciao for now!
For more info, please click here: The Amble & Rove Through Your Magical Menopause Retreat in Tuscany!
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About the Author:
As a post-menopausal woman herself, Lorraine Miano discovered her passion of offering menopause advocacy, support and resources to women in all phases of menopause through health coaching, proper nutrition and preventive lifestyle choices. She received her certifications as a Health Coach and hormone health expert from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been able to help even more women by writing and publishing her first book, The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back!
Lorraine loves to encourage her clients with her mantra “Menopause is NOT an ending! IT IS a new beginning!” When she’s not advocating for “the change”, you can find Lorraine traveling with her husband Richard, quite often to visit her six grandchildren who call her “Nonni”.
