With the health risks associated with conventional hormone-replacement
therapy, women are searching for safe and effective ways to reduce hot
flashes, prevent osteoporosis, and reduce the risk of heart disease
during menopause. In this User's Guide, health writer Kathleen Barnes
describes a variety of natural and safe options for navigating the
biological changes that come with mid-life. She suggests vitamins,
herbs, and other supplements that scientific studies have found helpful
in easing a natural transition and for lowering the long-term risk of
age related diseases.