We are excited to announce that The Menopause Makeover will be a donation gift
during the airing of our FAVORITE documentary HOT FLASH HAVOC on PBS nationwide
starting March 2016.

HOT FLASH HAVOC is not only a movie, but the beginning of a movement that will educate
and empower women, men, health care professionals, hospitals, schools, clinics and health care
systems worldwide by ensuring everyone has the most up-to-date and accurate information about
menopause, directly from world-renowned experts in the field.

We are thrilled that so many people will have the opportunity to see the film through PBS,
which reaches over 118 million households throughout the United States and Canada.
We believe HOT FLASH HAVOC will give women a new perspective on the “Second Act”
of their lives. You can help us make this happen!

See the list below for particular dates and times when PBS will be showing the film in your city.
If you don’t see your local PBS station listed, please call them and ask when you can see it.
If you missed seeing it aired, call and ask them to please show it again!

This list is being updated routinely, so check back if you don’t see your local PBS stations.

We are excited to announce that The Menopause Makeover will be a donation gift during the airing of our FAVORITE documentary HOT FLASH HAVOC on PBS nationwide starting March 2016.

HOT FLASH HAVOC is not only a movie, but the beginning of a movement that will educate and empower women, men, health care professionals, hospitals, schools, clinics and health care systems worldwide by ensuring everyone has the most up-to-date and accurate information about menopause, directly from world-renowned experts in the field.

We are thrilled that so many people will have the opportunity to see the film through PBS, which reaches over 118 million households throughout the United States and Canada. We believe HOT FLASH HAVOC will give women a new perspective on the “Second Act” of their lives. You can help us make this happen!

Click here to see the list of PBS stations in your area.

If you don’t see your local PBS station listed, please call them and ask when you can see it. If you missed seeing it aired, call and ask them to please show it again!

This list is being updated routinely, so check back if you don’t see your local PBS stations.

Deborah Boland from FabulousAfter40 is hosting Fashion Flash, a weekly roundup of the best beauty and fashion tips for women over 40 from 8 of the best fashion and beauty bloggers on the Web. Here’s what all the ladies over 40 are chatting are about this week:

Deb of No-Nonseense Beauty Blog tries out the power of sun protective pants.
What’s old is new again! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has discovered beauty and skin care products based on ancient secrets.
If you’re not using cream makeup products and you are over 40, you NEED to try them. Cindy from Prime Beauty can help you get started with her Top 10 list of very forgiving cream blushes!
Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author, columnist, and AARP YouTube Channel host, thinks most women just shouldn’t wear cropped pants…unless they’re the right ones! Click here for a quick look at the best options for women of any age!
Should you eat before exercise or not? Tips and food suggestions from MenopauseMakeover.com
Recent Notre Dame study reveals “fat talk” about your body does not make you popular with other women.
Try this beginner leg workout video when it gets too hot to exercise outdoors by Moving Free With Mirabai.
It’s the once a year Anniversary Sale atNordstrom. Fab Over Forty shares her favorite beauty buys that are quite the beauty deals!

And ladies, if you haven’t already signed up for your chance to win two (2) tops of your choice from Susan Graver, QVC’s in-house designer this month, go take care of that now by clicking here.

FabOverFifty is hosting Fashion Flash! We love being part of this amazing group of bloggers and look forward to reading their weekly fab fashion and beauty advice. Here’s a roundup of their best posts this week:

Is hormone therapy right for you? Staness, from MenopauseMakeover.com, shares new information that can help you make an informed decision with your healthcare provider.

How will YOU tackle the holiday season? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K has 31 tips for you here.

Plus size mannequin post sparks controversy.

Just what every woman needs – win a $25,000 spa trip! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has the contest details.

How do you wear the Asian inspired fall trend when you’re over 40, but don’t want to look like you’re wearing a costume? Check out these tips from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 that will leave you looking sophisticated.

Looking for a personal trainer? Mirabai Holland, fitness and wellness expert, gives you some important tips on finding the right trainer for you!

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog goes back to school to learn about the latest anti-aging tools.

Ask a question and be entered to win a Clarisonic at Fab Over Fifty!

This week Fab Over 40 is the host of Fashion Flash. If you’re not already familiar with Fashion Flash, we’re a group of women over 40 that discuss topics such as beauty, fashion, fitness, relationships and so much more!  Be sure to check us out every week.

Here’s what is happening at Fashion Flash this week:

Six tips to keep in mind for plus size fashion this holiday season.

Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K gives you permission to cheat on your nutrition plan to actually lose more fat. Scientific studies even support her advice.

For many women slamming into menopause, sex is the last thing on their minds!  Both sexes can suffer from a declining libido as we age, but women don’t have a little blue pill to pop to get their mojo back. Staness, creator of the Menopause Makeover, has tips on how to feel sexy during menopause.

Are you revealing the new, glowing skin your body so generously gives you just about every 30 days or so? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has the rundown on microdermabrasion at home for skin rejuvenation.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks back at her search for an anti-aging smile.

Gray hairs are gonna clear up! Find out the new hair coloring secret that Fab Over Fifty founder Geri Brin has discovered, and see her amazing before and after photos!

Over at Prime Beauty, poor Cindy is befuddled (it doesn’t take much) trying to pick which bareMinerals Holiday Gift Sets to keep and which to give. I’m all for the 1 for you 2 for me method!

Finding a strong sense of self esteem over 40 can be hard for many women.  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 share the key findings on the importance of instilling confidence starting at a young age.

Invest in your fitness without breaking your bank! Mirabai Holland, MFA Fitness & Wellness Lifestyle Expert shows you how.

And don’t forget to sign up for the Blue Duck Shearling coat giveaway! It’s valued at $895!

Fashion Flash is hosted by the incredible Shawna from FemaleFatLossOverForty.com!

From Shawna: “I feel fortunate to be associated with this wonderful group of bloggers that share amazing content for you each week. You’ll see what they have to offer you below.”

It starts with me and my RANT…I was literally ‘up in arms’ (on the pull up bar specifically) proving University of Dayton researchers that ‘women CAN do pull ups’.

Have you tried essential aromatherapy oils? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com sniffs out the facts.

Toronto fashion week shows that there is still some prejudice against plus size models.

Tip from Menopause Makeover  for Hurricane Sandy victims:  After the initial Hurricane Sandy clean-up the next serious problem will be MOLD – it will be in homes, subways, and grocery stores. Be prepared, it can affect your health!

Prime Beauty is loving Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Whipped Body Butter. It’s a triple threat; an indulgent body treatment, a piece of collectible art from pop artist Kenny Scharf and 100% of the proceeds go to children’s charities!

What should you wear over 40 to a formal event so you look Age-Amazing? The Glam Gals have the answer at Fabulous After 40.

Fashion Flash!

The fabulous Jodell Raymond from BlackCatPlus is hosting Fashion Flash this week!

Fall is sure looking to be a season of wonderful colors, scents of apples and sounds of people rummaging through the leaves.  Thanks to all of our wonderful bloggers who have some great tips for the Fall. Read on!

Welcome to this season’s Fashion Flash!

Female Fat Loss Expert, Shawna K, provides information on what the WORST exercises for your shoulders are.

Fab Over 40 shares some Halloween cocktails that are not only delicious, but contain some healthy ingredients too.
Think you can only get those gorgeous gel nails for a high price at the salon? Jackie Silver from Aging Backwards.com has discovered a time-saving, affordable DIY kit.

Asthma is on the rise. But you can still lead an active normal life including exercise. Take a look atMirabai Holland’s Exercising With Asthma Video Short.

From Staness of Menopause Makeover who says, “Enjoy my favorite Coffee Mocha Protein Shake recipefirst thing in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up.  Easy to make and yummy, loaded with calorie burning protein!”

What are the must-have items to bring on a cruise when you’re over 40?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some stylish tips for you.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks  for a supplement for weak nails.

Who wore it best? Vote and win in Fab Over Fifty’s Foxcroft style challenge

More as it happens! Jodell

Deb from NoNonsenseBeauty is hosting Fashion Flash this week!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and  many of our great Fashion Flash posts  deal with this  critical health issue for women:

* What can you do to lower your risk for breast cancer? Menopause Makeover has ten tips that could change your life!  With early detection the 5-year survival rate is 98%.

* Here’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month collaboration to smile about.  Jackie Silver from Aging Backwards.com has uncovered a great buy on a product everyone needs  to give back- a win/win.

* How do I get back in shape after cancer treatment?  Mirabai of Moving Free with Mirabai answers the question.

* What is the hottest color this fall in fashion for women over 40?  The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have the scoop.

* Ever wonder what a professional facial is like?  Come along with Prime Beauty’s guest blogger Ilsa to the Le Metier de Beaute counter to get an  early up close view of her Chem60 Pro-Peel

* Fab Over 40 wants you to find out what other women are discussing about menopause  and the 2nd talk

*Jodell of Black Cat Plus asks:  is body shaming becoming more and more acceptable with the influence of the internet and social media?

* Get beauty secrets from the bible at Fab Over 50.  Hallelujah!

* What does Female Fat Loss Over 40 eat in a day?  See what a lean and fit trainer eats as well as a cool vide from Dr Peter Osbourne on healthful eating.

In recognition of  Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Howard Murad is offering Hydrate for Hope,  an awesome pink makeup bag stuffed with nighttime moisturizer and eye cream– and 10% of  purchase price will be donated to City  of Hope for breast cancer research.  Over the years, Dr Murad has donated over $1,000,000 to research for breast cancer prevention and cure.    And eash time you “like” a Murad Facebook fan  page or tweet about a Murad product, this comitted company will donate $1.00 to cancer  care programs at City of Hope.  How easy  is that.

Dr Murad  was one of the first to create an anti-aging skin care program using glycolic acid.  I featured  his products in my  book-  Fruit Acids for Fabulous Skin– and use them in my own skin care routinue.    They are  safe, uber effective and affordable.  In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I want to  remind  you to avoid estrogen-based skin care formulations.  There is no need to use dangerous anti-aging moisturizers especially when there safe and  better options.

Hosted by FabOverFifty!

Shiny hair is youthful hair. Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com talked to the experts to find out how to recover that silky shine.

Prime Beauty shows you how scent and style marry with the Lisa Hoffman Tunisian Flower fragrance bracelet. Plus 50% of the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness!

New study: Women who slept more than seven hours a night, and those who reported better quality sleep, were 33 percent more likely to succeed in their weight-loss efforts. MenopauseMakeover.com has sleeping tips – start seeing weight loss from a good nights sleep!

Adele joins celebrities Melissa McCarthy and Kelly Osbourne in designing for plus size fashion.

Cardio dance has many benefits but did you know it could be a memory booster?Check out this post by Lifestyle Expert Mirabai Holland, MFA.

Looking for the perfect lipstick for fall? National and celebrity makeup artists have shared with Fab Over 40 their favorite lip shades for fall.

Who wore it best? Take the Foxcroft challenge. Vote and win a shirt of your own at Fab Over Fifty!

How do you wear leggings when you are over 40 and want to look stylish? The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40 have some tips for you.

Deb at No-Nonsense Beauty Blog explores anti-aging tricks for the neck.

Time to get back into a routine, including ‘falling back into fitness.’ Female Fat Loss Expert, Shawna K, has some ideas for you.

MenopauseMakeover.com is hosting Fashion Flash! GREAT health, fashion and beauty tips from my favorite bloggers!

Fab Over 40 interviewed Oprah’s longtime hairstylist, Andre Walker. He answers readers questions about hairstyles for women over 40 and more.

Fifty shades of gray? Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com  gets to the root of gray hair.

What do you wear to a summer party on Labor Day when you’re over 40?  Check out this super simple style recipe from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40.

Ever want to be a model? Now is the time as The NBC Today Show is looking for plus size models of all ages for one of its style segments in September.

Deb of No- Beauty Blog tackles age spots and wrinkles— on her hands.

Do you think her outfit is the best thing under the sun? Or a fashion burnout? Fab Over Fifty wants to know what you think of this look!

Love what WEN Cleansing Conditioner does for your hair but can’t afford the price? Cindy at Prime Beauty has an affordable alternative in her latest Splurge vs. Steal!

How much is too much belly fat? It’s all about your waist size. Get to the core of the problem, says Mirabai Holland.

Who has a daughter? Female Fat Loss Over 40 Expert, Shawna K, has a fun full body workout to do with her or a girl friend.

Shawna from Female Fat Loss is hosting the Fashion Flash.

Did you catch my rant? It’s about ‘no excuses’ concerning common sense fitness and fat loss issues. Avoid this post if you’re easily insulted, or check it out here.

What do you wear to a fundraiser when you’re over 40 and want to look polished? Arm yourself with these basic shopping tips from The Glam Gals at Fabulous After 40.

Who wore it best in our Foxcroft style challenge? Vote and win at Fab Over Fifty.

Depression is more common for women than men. Are you suffering from clinical depression or a depressed mood? Check out the signs and symptoms.

Prime Beauty gives you a sneak peek of the new bareMinerals READY SPF 20 Foundation–it just might be complexion perfection for the over 40 woman!

Don’t pout, there’s help for lips! Jackie Silver from AgingBackwards.com has the info you need to restore your lips to their youthful beauty.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog looks at the anti-aging power of onions. Seriously.

Bone healthy eating? EEK! One more thing to worry about? True, our bodies can lose up to 40% of their bone mass in the 10 years following menopause. But also true, the fix for this is both easy and delicious. Check out Mirabai Holland’s Eating For Your Bones Report, It’s Yummy!

Taking a piece from finding beauty around us, Fab Over 40 shares her 5 Fab Finds for August.

Is there still a prejudice among fashion designers on designing for plus size women?

Join us and celebrate Women’s Health Week with a daily giveaway!

We have wonderful gifts that will be announced on the Menopause Makeover Facebook page May 13-19th.

The fabulous giveaways are:

Sunday: A copy of The Menopause Makeover.  Eileen won today – congrats!

Monday: DVD of Hot Flash Havoc Denise from PA won – wahooo!

Tuesday: Color consultation by the fabulous JuliAnn Stitick founder of Wardrobe Rx. Lita S. won this fabulous color consultation.

Wednesday: Cold Front – your hot flash solution – these are incredible! Dana won the miracle ColdFronts.

NiteSweatz Lace Chemise – feel sexy and keep cool!  Diana W. won the yummy chemise.

Thursday: Sleevey Wonders – have a sexy dress but need some coverage on those over-40 arms – Sleevey Wonders to the rescue!  Glenita won these sexy sleeves!

Friday: Ulla Popken – designed to fit your style is contributing a $50 gift card. Carole B. won – yay!

Pat Sherpard founder of Two Sisters and The Other One: yummy healthy treats! Shelly L. won this healthy giveaway!

Saturday: Ellen Dolgen author of Shmirshky has fabulous swag you will LOVE. Debbie S. just won the swag bag!

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT GIVEAWAY!

All you have to do is visit us at the Menopause Makeover Facebook page and leave a comment that YOU want to win – easy!

Winners are selected randomly and announced the next day on our Facebook page!

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All registrations must include entrant’s valid email address. The email address provided by online entrants will be the identity of the entrant and, if selected for a prize, the identity of the winner. We expressly reserve the right to disqualify any entries that we believe in good faith are generated by an automated program or via scripts. By participating, all entrants agree to abide by these Official Contest Rules.

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Surviving menopause with a makeover. Kathy Lee & Hoda interview Staness about The Menopause Makeover on The Today Show.

The dictionary defines menopause as “the time in a woman’s life when menstruation diminishes and ceases, usually between the ages of 45 and 50.” It is identified as not having a period for one year. Perimenopause (peri is Latin for “around or near”) is the time prior to the cessation of menstruation when you experience hormonal changes and you are still having periods. Many doctors now refer to perimenopause as the menopausal transition. So I will also refer to it as the same. Postmenopause is the time after menopause when the symptoms of estrogen absence appear.

Going through the menopause transition is the reverse of puberty. Puberty was the transition in your life when your hormones were gearing up for your reproductive years to come. Remember your first period? Emotional outbursts, swollen breasts, restless nights, and feeling bloated? Now, at the menopausal transition you may experience many of the same symptoms, but for different reasons. Instead of “turning on” your hormones, your body is now “turning off” your hormones. Many women who had difficult puberties have challenging menopause. Women who got through adolescence easily often have the same experience with menopause. We are all different and menopause is no exception.

So how do you know you are going through menopause?

Let’s identify your symptoms. You may have one, some or all at different stages of menopause. Sixty to eighty percent of women experience mild to moderate symptoms, 10-20 percent suffer from severe symptoms, and 10-20 percent have no symptoms. Your symptoms can be a guide to what is happening in your body. These clues are the hard evidence you will need when deciding what course of action you may wish to exercise.

Do you experience any of these symptoms?

• Weight gain
• Mood swings
• Night sweats
• Heart palpitations
• Changes in your period
• Migraine headaches
• Bladder changes
• Vision changes
• Joint aches
• Nail and tooth problems
• Breast tenderness
• Memory loss
• Hot flashes
• Sleep problems
• Loss of libido
• Dry vagina
• Hair and Skin changes

These are all messages from your body.

If you are experiencing one or many of these “changes” you may be perimenopausal, menopausal, postmenopausal or having symptoms from surgical menopause (hysterectomy). You are not alone; 44 million women are going through similar transitions with 4,000 a day joining the club.

If you suspect that you are going through one of the stages of menopause, call you doctor and request a FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) blood test. The results of this test will allow you and your doctor to determine how best to treat your symptoms.

While waiting for test results, start an exercise program. Regular exercise can improve the symptoms of menopause. It helps regulate weight, benefits your heart and bones, and contributes to a sense of overall well-being and improvement in mood.

Document your symptoms, develop a strong relationship with your health care provider, and discuss treatment options.