Dr. Barbie Taylor, also known as “Menopause Taylor,” is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001 due to severe arthritis. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master’s in business at the time of her retirement (she’s a real nerd and loves school), her true passion has always been helping women.
Male Menopause
Have you ever stopped to think about whether or not males have a menopause? If they don't, why not? If they do, what does it entail? It might surprise you to learn about what happens t…
Mama Comes Unglued
Mama. She's the glue. She takes care of the whole family, keeps everyone together, forfeits what she wants to do for the sake of the husband and kids, and makes sure we all get alo…
Menopausal Zest
Margaret Mead said, "There is no more creative force in the world than the menopausal woman with zest!" So, what do you know about menopausal zest? Have you ever seen a woman with men…
Menopausal Identity Crisis
Imagine spending 20 or 30 years taking care of your family and putting yourself last. Imagine leaving the workplace for that extended period of time. Imagine pouring yourse…
Menopause and Divorce (to air on September 3, 2017)
Divorce is all too common. But, do you ever stop to think about how common it is at the time of menopause? Do you think it's the man or the woman …
): Menopause and Divorce
Divorce! It's so common these days. It used to be that we assumed that marriages that made it through middle age would survive the long haul. But, we're seeing more and more …
The Male Perspective of Menopause
Have you ever wondered what at guy thinks about menopause? It's not as if they don't notice that something is amiss. Even if your guy never utters a word about it, he…
Psychological Symptoms of Menopause
Are psychological symptoms all in your head? What if your psychological symptoms include physical factors? Menopause has both. The problem is that most women don't …
Denial of Menopause
You know how people can be in denial when they hear unwelcome news about an addiction, a disease, or death? They literally can't acknowledge that something devastating has happened…
Menopause Exercise Rules
Do you know just how many women start exercising for the very first time at the age of menopause? That's when they discover that they just can't maintain their weight and musc…
Hybrid Professionals for Menopause Management
Did you know that some professional hover in between Traditional Medicine and Alternative Medicine? It's like they have one foot in each camp. Do you kno…
Alternative & Complementary Professionals for Menopause Management
Many women use Alternative & Complementary providers for their menopause management instead of using a Traditional Medical Doctor. D…
Traditional Medical Professionals for Menopause Management
What kind of traditional medical doctor do you use for your menopause management? Let's see ... maybe it's your GP. Or perhaps it's your Inte…
Marketing of Alternative & Complementary versus Pharmaceutical Products for Menopause
Isn't it odd that you need a prescription for pharmaceutical products, but not for alternative & Complementary pro…
Botanicals & Herbs for Menopause
Many women use botanicals and herbs to manage their menopause. Do you know what constitutes "botanicals and herbs"? And do you know what to expect if you use these pro…
Is soy Dangerous?
Have you ever gone to a health food restaurant and heard that soy is bad for you? Did you ask why? And what were the reasons given for the need to avoid soy. On the other hand, have …
Lifestyle Pearls for Menopause
Wanna know some "lifestyle pearls" for menopause? Did you even know there were such a thing as lifestyle pearls for menopause? Would you expect them to mirror the lifes…
Bioidentical Hormones
"Bioidentical Hormones are all the rage these days! Do you know what the word "bioidentical" means? And so you know what constitutes a bioidentical hormone? How do you find bioid…
- "Natural" Versus "Synthetic"
What comes to mind when you hear the word, "natural"? Would you assume that your definition of "natural" is the same as everyone else's? And what about the word, "synthe…
Alternative & Complementary Versus Traditional Medicine for Menopause
Did you know that there are two big "camps" of options for managing your menopause? Do you know what the the two big camps are? An…