Focuses on holistic alternatives for managing menopause without ignoring current established medical treatments. Addresses the following topics: What can one expect from peri-menopause, pre-menopause, menopause and post-menopause? What are common symptoms? Is Hormone Replacement Therapy the only viable option? when should a woman start preparing for the later years of her life? Just what are her choices? Includes contributions from complementary healthcare physicians, herbalists, nutritionists and midwives.