Resources
Book List
“A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counsellor, a multitude of counsellors”. ~Henry Ward Beecher
Here is a selection of some our book resource picks. Each book has its merits and will hold information that you will find either helpful or not so helpful, depending on your own best judgement. Many of these books can be found through the public library system. Enjoy!
10 Simple Solutions to Panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms and reclaim your life, by Martin Antony and Randi McCabe, 2004
When Panic Attacks: the new, drug free anxiety therapy that can change your life, by David D. Burns, 2007
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, 4th Edition, by Edmund J. Bourne, 2005
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie, first written in 1944 re-released in 1984
Women Who Worry Too Much, by Holly Hazlett-Stevens Ph.D., 2005
Menopause Before 40: Coping with Pre- mature Ovarian Failure by Karin Banerd, 2004 (Canadian author)
Faces of POF: Learning and Living with Premature Ovarian Failure by POF Support Group
Menopause Guidebook, 6th Edition by The North American Menopause Society, 2006
The New Truth About Menopause: Straight Talk About Treatments and Choices from Two Leading Women Doctors by Carol Landau, Michele Cyr, 2003
Is it hot in here? Or is it me? The Complete Guide to Menopause by Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz, 2006
The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Chris- tiane Northrup, 2003
Mind Over Menopause by L.Kagan, B.Kessel, H.Benson, 2004
Dr. Susan Love’s Menopause and Hormone Book, 2003
The Hormone Survival Guide for Perimenopause by Nisha Jackson,Ph.D. 2004
Understanding Menopause by Janine O’Leary Cobb, 2005
Strong Women Stay Young by Miriam E. Nelson, 2000
Strong Women, Strong Bones by Miriam E. Nelson, 2000
Body for Life for Women by Pamela Peeke, M.D.
The Complete Nutrition Guide to Menopause, Natural Strategies to Manage Symptoms, Control Weight, and Stay Healthy by Leslie Beck, 2007
Foods that Fight Disease: A Nutrition Guide to Staying Healthy for Life, by Leslie Beck, RD, 2008
Foods that Fight Cancer: Preventing Cancer through Diet, by Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Dennis Gingras, Ph.D., 2005
While attending the Integrative Medicine Conference in Phoenix Dr Vicki Holmes found two cookbooks that she highly recommends. In the first chapters the basic influences of food on our body parts including our brains are discussed by the authors. They present the concept of epigenetics, the environment that may suppress or encourage the growth of cancer cells. A great explanation is provided on how various groups of foods influence blood sugar, inflammation and cancer. The websites provide information about big flavor recipes to enhance brain function, mood, memory and mental clarity. Try some of the recipes!
The Longevity Kitchen by Rebecca Katz http://www.rebeccakatz.com/
the-longevity-kitchen/
The Healthy Mind Cookbook by Rebecca Katz and Matt Edelson. http://www.rebeccakatz.com/the-healthy-mind-cookbook
No More Sleepless Nights by Peter Hauri
Say Good Night to Insomnia: the 6 Week Solution by Gregg D. Jacobs
A Woman’s Guide to Sleep Disorders by Meir Kryger, M.D.
Healthy Relationships
The Seven Principles that Make Marriage Work, by John Gottman and Nan Silver, 2000
The Four Agreements, by don Miguel Ruiz, 1997
Loving Me, Loving You, Balancing Love and Power in a Codependent World, by Brenda Schaeffer, 1991
The Dance of Intimacy, A Woman’s Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships, by Harriet Goldhor Lerner, 1989
Why Mars and Venus Collide, by John Gray, 2008
Total Memory Workout: 8 Easy Steps to Maximize Memory Fitness by Cynthia R. Green Ph.D 1999, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Improving Your Memory: how to remember what you’re starting to forget by Janet Folger and Lynn Stern, 2005, John Hopkins University Press Brain
Fitness: Anti-Aging Strategies for Achieving super mind power by Robert Goldman, MD 1999
Sexuality
For Yourself: Fulfillment of Female Sexuality, by Lonnie Barbach,Ph.D., 2000.
For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy, by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D., 2001.
For Women Only, a Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming your Sex Life, by Dr. Laura Berman and Dr. Jennifer Berman, 2005
Real Sex for Real Women: Intimacy, Pleasure and Sexual Wellbeing, by Dr. Laura Berman, 2009
Resurrecting Sex: Solving Sexual Problems & Revolutionizing Your Relationship, David Schinarch, Ph.D., 2002
Menopartners: The Guys’ Guide to Surviving Menopause, Christopher W. Pritchard, 2003
The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman’s Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships, Harriet Lerner, PhD, 1990
The New Love and Sex after 60, Robert N. Butler M.D. and Myrna I. Lewis, Ph.D., 2002
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide, John Gottman, 2002
Bladder Control
I Laughed so Hard I Peed My Pants! A Woman’s Essential Guide for Improved Bladder Control, Kelli Berzuk, Physiotherapist, 2002
March 3, 2020 / Menopause in the Workplace
pdf version
May 20, 2020 / Vit. D and Back Pain
pdf version
June 2, 2020 / Men and Menopause
pdf version
February 4, 2020 / Surgical menopausal delay procedure
pdf version
January 7, 2020 / Evolution of Menopause
pdf version
December 3, 2019 / Menopause and Memory
pdf version
November 8, 2019 / Testosterone Use in Women
pdf version
October 8, 2019 / Breast cancer risk and MHT
pdf version
Feb / Reversing Aging Changes with Exercise
pdf version
Feb / Menopause and Irritability
pdf version
Dec 5/ Depression: the link between Menopause and Christmas pdf version
Nov 7/ "Fracture Risk Syndrome" - Moving Beyond Osteoperosis pdf version
Oct 20 / Hormone Therapy Does Not Shorten Lives
pdf version
We would like to Thank Dr Vicki Holmes for her contribution to the Mid-Life Matters Series. All resources below took place during her time at the WMLHP and are credited to her.
Dec 13 / When Your Happy Holidays Aren't Happy
pdf version
Nov 15 / Can We Reduce Our Cancer Risk
pdf version
Oct 26 / Hot Flashes, Night Sweats and Heart Disease
pdf version
Sept 6 / Hair Loss
pdf version
August 17 / Reducing Family Holiday Stress
pdf version
July 19 / Stem Cell Program
pdf version
June 28 / Obstructive Sleep Apnea
pdf version
June 7 / Uterine Conditions
pdf version
April 26 / Gut Brain Axis
pdf version
April 5 / Osteoporosis
pdf version
March 8 / Pelvic Floor
pdf version
Feb 16 / Heart Health
pdf version
Jan 26 / Parkinson's
pdf version
January 12 /
Early Menopause
pdf version
December 15 / Dizziness
pdf version
November 25 / Falls and Fractures
pdf version
October 27 / Credible Resources for Midlife Women
pdf version
October 6 / Eating Your Way to Health
pdf version
September 8 / Diet and Age Related Eye Disorders
pdf version
August 10 / Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
pdf version
July 6 / Prairie Hospice Society
pdf version
June 15 / Sunshine - Friend or Foe?
pdf version
May 11 / Make Your First Fracture Your Last
pdf version
April 13 / Is there Anything You can do to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease?
pdf version
March 23 / Heart Disease and Women
pdf version
Eating Your Way to Health
Oct 22. 2015
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Dr. Louise Gagne
Dr. Joe Schnurr
General Information about Menopause
www.hormone.org/MenopauseMap/
North American Menopause Society
www.menopause.org
Menopause and You
www.menopauseandu.ca
(part of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Meno- pause and Education Program)
SIGMA -Special Interest Group Menopause and Aging (Canada) http://www.sigmamenopause.com/
https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals/multilingual-resources
www.arthritis.ca
Canadian Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.ca
CardioMetabolic Risk
www.cardiometabolic-risk.org
Heart and Stroke Foundation
www.heartandstroke.com (He@lthline newsletter)
The Heart Truth
www.thehearttruth.ca
Osteoporosis Canada
www.osteoporosis.ca
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network
www.rheumatoidarthritis.org
IntelliCare - free A collection of various apps. Examples include: Worry Knot (exercises to decrease worry), Day to Day (cultivating gratitude), Thought Challenger (challenging unhelpful thoughts), Purple Chill (relaxation exercises), Daily Feats (tracking accomplishments), Move Me (encourages physical activity to boost mood), etc.
Anxiety Coach – ~ $3 Diary. Helps you identify your emotions and their deep rooted triggers
Breathe2Relax – free
Happify – free/in-app purchases Science based activities to decrease stress and increase resiliency
Panic Relief – free or ~$1.99 Education and tools for relief of panic attack
Check Up from the Neck Up
www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca
www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca
Road to Wellbeing
www.roadtowellbeing.ca
www.cmha.ca
e Mental Health.ca
www.ementalhealth.ca
Women and Addictions
http://sunrisehouse.com/addiction-demographics/women/
The Center for Koru Mindfulness
http://korumindfulness.org/
Mindful
https://www.mindful.org
Women’s Health
Canadian Women’s Health Network
www.cwhn.ca
Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health
www.cfwh.org
North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
www.menopause.org
Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Canada)
www.sogc.org
see Women’s Health Programs
Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
Eat Good 4 Life – focuses on a variety of healthy family recipes, from breakfast to dinner, and everything in-between
Appetite for Health – offers advice on recipes and what to eat, weight loss and fitness through informational articles
Nutrition Secrets - explores a range of nutrition and health related topics in resourceful, easy-to-read articles
In Motion Saskatchewan
www.saskatchewaninmotion.ca
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines and Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) www.csep.ca/guidelines
Dietitians of Canada
www.dietitians.ca
Canada’s Food Guide
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
(click on Canada’s Food Guide)
Recipes from American Institute of Cancer Research
www.aicr.org
Leslie Beck Registered Dietitian
www.lesliebeck.com
www.lesliebeck.com
Liz Pearson Registered Dietitian
www.lizpearson.com
www.lizpearson.com
DASH Diet
www.heartandstroke.com
www.heartandstroke.com
(Home>Health Information>Healthy
Living>Healthy Eating>
The DASH Diet to Lower Blood Pressure)
Mediterranean Diet Plan
www.mayoclinic.com/health/mediterranean-diet/cl00011
Sexual Health
National Vulvodynia Association (US)
www.nva.org
The Centres for Vulvovaginal Disorders
www.cvvd.org
North American Menopause Society
www.menopause.org
check out Sexual health from A to Z
SOGC (Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Canada) has several sites of interest: www.sexualityandu.ca www.HPVinfo.ca www.endometriosisinfo.ca www.menopauseandu.ca
International Society for Sexual Medicine
www.issm.info
(men’s sexual health)
Sex and a Healthier You
www.sexandahealthieryou.org
Sleep
Canadian Sleep Society, brochures on a variety of sleep related topics www.css-scs.ca
The Lung Association
www.sk.lung.ca
www.sk.lung.ca
Associated Sleep Services
www.associatedsleepservices.com
National Sleep Foundation
www.sleepfoundation.org
Bladder Health
The Canadian Continence Foundation
www.canadiancontinence.ca
National Association for Continence
www.nafc.org
International Urogynecological Association
www.iuga.org
British Columbia Health Guide
www.healthlinkbc.ca
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
www.fascrs.org
To find Saskatchewan Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists: Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association
www.saskphysio.org
check the Find a Therapist tab
Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative
www.sasksurgery.ca
click on “incontinence or vaginal prolapse” to connect with great resources
The Continence Foundation
www.continence-foundation.org.uk
National Association for Continence
www.nafc.org
Oral Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/
American Academy of Periodontology
www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.top2.htm
Saskatchewan Oral Health Coalition
www.saskohc.ca
College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan
www.saskdentists.com
information and resources
Canadian Dental Association
www.cda-adc.ca
Saskatoon Health Region Oral Health Program
https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca /locations_services/Services/Oral-Health
lots of resources!
Cancer Information
Breast Cancer Action Saskatchewan
www.bcask.ca
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca
Cancer View Canada
www.cancerview.ca
(gateway to services and resources)
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov/
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
www.nccih.nih.gov/
NCI Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://cam.cancer.gov/
Office of Dietary Supplements
www.ods.od.nih.gov/
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca
Inspire Health (BC)
www.inspirehealth.ca
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
www.colorectal-cancer.ca
Gynecological Cancer Foundation (US)
www.thegcf.org
John Hopkins Ovarian Cancer Site
www.ovariancancer.jhmi.edu
Ovarian Cancer Canada
www.ovariancanada.org
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (US)
www.ovariancancer.org
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
www.saskcancer.ca
(screening programs for breast,
cervical, colorectal and cancer
prevention)
Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
ww5.komen.org
Women’s Cancer Network (US)
www.wcn.org
General Health and Other
Canadian Caregiver Coalition
www.ccc-ccan.ca
www.ccc-ccan.ca
College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada
www.preventioninhand.com
Integrative naturopathic Medical centre (Vancouver BC, Canada) www.integrative.ca
National Institutes of Health
www.nih.gov
Caregiver Information and Support (Saskatoon Council on Aging) www.saskatooncaregiver.ca/index.html
Public health agency of Canada (See topics)
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
H1N1 information
www.fightflu.ca
(Public Health Agency of Canada site)
Women’s Health Research
www.womenshealthresearch.org
Women’s Health Matters
www.womenshealthmatters.ca
(Toronto)
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