Menopause Without Medicine

A practical, self-help guide to coping with the menopause – the natural way. Contains the very latest information and research about plant oestrogens, herbs and other natural remedies.

This definitive guide, full revised and updated, clearly explains how to treat or prevent any possible problems using natural remedies. Includes:

• how to alleviate symptoms such as hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, heart palpitations etc.
• how to prevent osteoporosis and heart disease
• breast cancer: the risk factors, and the importance of good diet
• the natural sources of oestrogen: phytoestrogens, vegetable sources, vitamin E and the ‘miracle’ herbs and supplements (ie. wild yam, ginseng, ginkgo bilboa etc.)
• natural progesterone: what it is and how can it help you
• strategies for minimizing stress
• how to develop a personal programme of nutrition and exercise