Menopause is a natural life stage, and with the balanced, well-researched information in this booklet, women and their health care practitioners can make the best choices to manage symptoms and achieve optimal health. The symptoms that come with menopause can take a toll on a woman's health and well-being, while diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors can worsen symptoms. As the number of women entering menopause increases, so does the number of treatment options available to them and they are outlined in this booklet.
Author description
Tori Hudson, ND, has been practicing naturopathic medicine for 26 years and is a clinical professor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and Bastyr University. She is medical director of her clinic in Portland, Oregon; director of product research and education for VITANICA; and the author of The Women's Encyclopaedia of Natural Medicine. She lives in Portland, Oregon.