Dr. Natasha Turner gives us expert-approved ways to care for our health now in order to lessen our menopause symptoms later in life.

Five things you can do now to make menopause easier later

Natasha Turner, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor, Chatelaine magazine columnist, and author of the bestselling books The Hormone Diet, The Supercharged Hormone Diet and The Carb Sensitivity Program. She’s also the founder of the Toronto-based Clear Medicine Wellness Boutique and a regular guest on The Dr. Oz Show and The Marilyn Denis Show.

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When CityLine launched its Shape-Up Challenge, we jumped at the chance to be part of it. These five amazing women - and one of our own staffers - lost nearly 200 pounds with no gimmicks and no fad diets. They look better than ever and you could too!

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Dr. Elaine Chin gives us her plan of attack for moving through menopause to a healthier, happier you

I recently attended a cozy little luncheon to discuss women's not-so-private parts. Dr. Rosella Nappi was in town to share the results of the extensive, international VIVA survey examining the vaginal discomfort that frequently accompanies menopause.

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Expert advice on how to alleviate menopause symptoms – increased body fat, loss of muscle, hot flashes and sleep problems – with exercise.

Menopause relief and exercise: How it combats four common symptoms

How to manage menopause symptoms – increased body fat, loss of muscle, hot flashes and sleep problems – with exercise

James S Fell, MBA, CSCS, authors the syndicated column "In-Your-Face Fitness" for the Chicago Tribune and Tribune Newspapers. He also does celebrity fitness interviews for the LA Times, and writes fitness columns for Chatelaine and AskMen. His first book on the subject of how to retrain your brain for sustainable weight loss is coming from Random House in 2013.

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