Long treated as a disease rather than as a natural phase of a healthy woman"s life, the menopause can be a time of increased vitality and well-being. This book aims to help women of all ages understand and prepare for the menopause in a natural and informed way. The book guides readers through a natural, safe and effective programme using herbs, vitamins and other supplements, and shares up-to-date information on natural hormones such as phytoestrogens. Also discussed are the the benefits of using saliva tests to accurately assess hormone levels in peri-menopausal women.