Swapna Peri: Congratulations on the book. Before we talk about the book, tell us about yourself.
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: I am Dr. Nita Sharma Das. Today I am here for my second book ‘Welcome To Second Spring’ which has been launched under Evincepub. It is available in online retail chains. As per academia, I am a Ph.D. and Doctor of Naturopathy.
My voyage of book writing has started in 2013 when I wrote “Concept of Health” as a textbook for a distance learning program. Then in 2019, The Herbal Remedy Book was published and is available on amazon.
Swapna Peri: A book on women’s health – especially on Menopause. I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone for bringing out this book. Why did you choose this topic?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: ‘Welcome To Second Spring’ – is a book that will motivate readers to readily accept the changes and do the necessary steps to care for skin, hair, and mental health to avoid abrupt physical changes during the menopausal transition.
Women usually start thinking of menopause as a ‘gate that opens to aging’. But for me, menopause is a process that can take a woman back to her age of ten years when she was free from worrying about painful periods, cramps, and even the tension of getting pregnant. So, it is a kind of relief and freedom. Through the title of this book, I wanted to hint to the readers to live care-free because staying beautiful is in our own hands. If we readily accept the changes and do the necessary steps to care for our skin, hair, and mental health, then we can avoid abrupt physical changes. Moreover, a graceful, mature look has its own dignity. Therefore, ‘Welcome To Second Spring’ which describes ‘unpausing your beauty in and around menopause’ is new hope for menopausal women.
Swapna Peri: There are many other books in the market that almost deal with the same topic. But, they are told in a third-person narrative. Your book seems to treat the issue in an innovative manner. How did this idea come?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: In my mind, I thought to come out with such a book that will not only provide information about menopause, but readers can relate the insights of the information. Welcome To Second Spring’ has some very nicely crafted stories which are pertinent to today’s women who come from different spheres of life. The characters have a strong sense of identity that shares the message that the graceful and mature look has its own dignity. These characteristics are very common and I developed them by observing people around me. I think readers can also relate to these characters in daily life.
Moreover, I have a strong belief in the concept of removing the cause of the disease rather than treating symptoms. Writing this book is my way of giving a positive direction to emotional problems often women felt about their ethereal beauty. This impacts their holistic well-being during the menopausal transition that started from the perimenopause stage and ended with post-menopause. I personally feel beauty care at this age is a remedy for liveliness.
Swapna Peri: The tone and the language in the book are honest and relatable. What kind of research did you do to pen the stories?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: My academic background and experiences reinforce the information included in this book. Apart from this, I do lots of research and reviews to know the current trend in managing skin health, hair quality, and mental health support system.
Swapna Peri: In the book, which is your favorite chapter? Why did you like it?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: I cannot choose one of them, because reading every chapter of the book adds value to the lifestyle of readers. Every chapter of this book has the same objective i.e. prevention is better than cure. Reading this book will not only provide information but also motivate one to follow good habits in their daily life.
Swapna Peri: What are the other important things you wish to share with the women who read the book and want to know about menopause?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: This book conveys a special message to the beauty industry that we need a wider range of products for MATURE SKIN. This will be possible when end-users are aware of it. Beauticians and hairdressers can also read this book as it takes forward the conventional beauty tips along with advanced formulations, and technologies, specially designed for mature women. I hope reading this book raises awareness among consumers that anti-aging formulations are not sufficient for women in this age category because their skin aging process had started long before the arrival of menopause.
Swapna Peri: How important is the communication between family members and the women\woman facing menopause?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: General awareness about menopause is not only important for a female but also for her male partner and family members to sail through comfortably on this menopausal journey of life.
Although ‘Welcome To Second Spring’ is written for women who are in their menopausal transition phase or have already reached menopause. But I think there is no bar to age and gender for reading this. It can be read by anyone. If a teenager read this book, she can relate to the sudden irritability of her mother or anyone in the family who is in such transition. This can help her to stop over-reacting and become sensitive. In fact, this book can even guide you to choose an appropriate cosmetic items/ skincare aid to gift your mom and aunt on special days.
Even to male readers, I can say that, if you genuinely love your women, must read this to understand the feelings, problems, and solutions for menopausal women, and their external beauty-related chaos, which is mostly untold. It can be a perfect gift for your lady and you as well.
Swapna Peri: How is 2022 treating you? Anything interesting to remember and share?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: I am super thrilled at the initial months of 2022 after publishing my book. Now, this is available in different well-known online retail stores and the reader’s attention and reviews are exciting me. My success indicator is awareness and that’s my primary goal. 2022 is already treating me well as I have initiated to discuss this topic with people and get their open views on it. Hope that I can reach many more platforms with this.
Swapna Peri: What are your likes and dislikes?
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: I am a music lover. Watching movies is another favorite pass time. But if I get a long break I love to visit nature-friendly places. I am against unrealistic goal settings, fake commitments, and unhealthy lifestyles.
Swapna Peri: Few words to the readers.
Dr. Nita Sharma Das: Readers are the true inspiration for every author. I like to listen and so anyone who has anything to share about their well-being can come to me as I would love to support every reader in their beauty journey. As I have already mentioned in my book I will give one-hour free consultation to my readers.
