The Commons Brooklyn

Perimenopause and menopause represent a profound but natural shift in a woman’s endocrine function that has too often been “medicalized” by conventional physicians.  Most women go through menopause with few or no significant problems, but for some women, symptoms such as hot flashes, loss of memory and concentration, and anxiety or other emotional imbalances can severely impact their quality of life.  As women grow older, concerns over cardiovascular health and adequate bone strength also come into the foreground. 

Thankfully there are many natural options!  In this presentation we’ll discuss dietary and lifestyle choices, as well as herbal remedies with a proven track record for making the transition of menopause more pleasant, as well as natural methods for healthy aging including maximizing bone health and maintaining optimal cognitive function.

Richard Mandelbaum RH (AHG) has been an avid student of plants for more than twenty years,  He is a clinical herbalist with a private practice in Brooklyn and in Sullivan County, NY, in which he gives personalized holistic health recommendations, and is the former director of the Clinical Herbalist Diploma Program at the Lehigh Valley Healing Arts Academy in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.  In addition to teaching on a diverse range of clinical subjects, he often leads workshops on field botany, wild edible plants and mushrooms. Richard is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild.