Menopause

Grandmother kneading dough with granddaughter

It is a time of blessing as women embrace rest, renewal, and restoration through the ceasing of their monthly cycle. It is an acknowledgment of the Creator’s plan for their bodies to come full circle, and a time to focus on maintaining health and contentment.

In our society, we are told to believe that the phase of perimenopause or menopause is something to feared, something to be anxious about, and something to dread. But if we can take a step back, and notice, and go to God’s truth, we can see that our design as women is a good design. Our ceasing of cycling is a blessing to us, God’s way.

With the shifts in our understanding of the role of hormones today, we see that hormonal health encompasses our whole selves. It is holistic, embodying mind, body and spirit. It is not, as the world would make you believe, a physical event only

“In menopause, blood is ceasing or waning. There is a reason for that. Menopause is derived from the Greek words mēn (month) and pausis (pause/stop). God is giving you another aspect to life, another blessing, by taking that cleansing season and ending it. I believe God uses this season to give us a new beginning. It is a season to be grateful for because God has ordained this as a complete cycle that lasts for approximately 40 years. He is giving us a time of peace and a new, refreshed outlook on life. It is a ‘promised land’ of sorts.” – Doran Richards

 

Women chatting at restaurant

 

Lara Briden states:

Perimenopause is the two to twelve years before menopause. It can cause heavy periods, mood swings, insomnia, and night sweats. Menopause is the life phase
that begins one year after the last period. It can cause hot flushes, weight gain, and insomnia. Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms can be relieved by natural
treatments such as magnesium, taurine, progesterone, and transdermal estrogen.

You can order her book here.

Hormone Repair Manual
The Blessing God’s Way ministry started with celebrating pregnancy and motherhood, but we soon realized that girls and women on both sides of maternity were in need of support and a holistic understanding of their cycles and phases as well so we have expanded to offer training on maidenhood and resources for menopause. We believe that in all phases of womanhood diet, nutrition, and exercise are imperative for optimal hormonal health.

Aviva Romm states:

Botanical (herbal) medicines, simple nutritional approaches, and a positive attitude can provide mild, effective alternatives to hormones and other drugs with much less concern for their safety. Herbs have been long used by herbalists and naturopathic physicians in the US and Europe. In countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom they are considered part of standard medical care. Integrative doctors in the US are increasingly recommending their use because of studies showing safety and effectiveness.

You can order her book here.

 

Botanical Medicine for Women's Health Book

We have tools to utilize in our tool box. When we know better we do better. We may not have been told, taught, or encouraged to seek out holistic health, but now is the time to turn the tide for the next generation. May you be blessed in your last cycling years and find optimal health of mind, body and spirit.

Recommended Books

 

Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health by Aviva Romm

Naturally Healthy Women by Shonda Parker

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause by John R. Lee

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause by John R. Lee

New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way by Susun S. Weed

The Afternoon of Life: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife by Elyse Fitzpatrick

The Wisdom of Menopause by Christiane Northrup

Mother-Daughter Wisdom by Christiane Northrup

Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom by Christiane Northrup

We are thrilled to announce that
our new book is available for purchase on Amazon and directly from Doran!

The Blessings of Maidenhood, Maternity & Menopause

is a clarion call to women everywhere. Doran Richards shares her knowledge and passion for women to change the tide of negativity in our churches, communities and culture with regards to women’s bodies, phases, and cycles. What is often lost to many, ignored, or steeped in deep-rooted cultural deceptions and negativity, is the exhortation to look once again to our Creator, His design, and His purpose. Doing so brings a welcome understanding of the physiological truth, spiritual significance, and a call to action is so desperately needed among women of today.

About the Author

Doran’s love and passion is helping women see that all phases and cycles of womanhood are blessings to us, God’s way. She has created resources and tools to help women embrace how our Creator has fearfully & wonderfully made their bodies. She is a Certified Professional Midwife serving women and their families through maternity, birth, and postpartum. She also is the author of a curriculum for girls titled Maidens by His Design. She is a speaker and has been to several international locations where she has used her gifts and passion for holistic women’s health. She is also a Shepherd for the Northeast Region for Holy Yoga Instructors. Her yoga training includes: Trauma, Pre/Post Natal, and Yin. She holds a Masters in her yoga certifications.