"Laughter has been indicated in pain reduction and increased pleasure as it releases endorphins and dopamine in our brains contributing to a sense of wellbeing."

Please drop into the Clinic during office hours to visit our resource centre. It includes information on a wide range of topics:

• Menopausal transition (from PMS to perimenopause to menopause)
• Nutrition, diet and weight loss
• Osteoporosis
• Sexual health
• Heart health
• Breast health and information on BC's mammogram screening program
• Depression and mental health
• Wellness and alternative health practices

We have books, guides and many pamphlets. There is also internet access and information on women's health websites for research.

Westcoast Women's Midlife Resource Foundation

We are in the process of establishing a not-for-profit foundation to support the following goals:

• Gather information on midlife women's health concerns and current medical and healthcare trends
• Develop educational programs for the general public and the medical community on:
  • Women's midlife medicine
  • Supporting women through midlife lifestyle changes
  • Diverse natural, pharmacological and bioidentical options for hormone replacement therapy
  • Various health issues that effect women at midlife: metabolism, activity level
  • Support groups facilitated by nurse and other clinicians
  • Seminars by alternative health practitioners in conjunction with physicians
  • Many other topics
• Subsidize healthcare at the Westcoast Women's Clinic for women on disability or below the poverty level, etc. who are unable to pay.

Please re-visit our site later for developing information on the foundation.

West Coast Women's Clinic - Vancouver , BC ( British Columbia ) , Canada - Midlife Information Centre