Though hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was once considered a reliable method for treating the effects of menopause, other studies suggest this approach may be more detrimental than was originally thought. This form of HRT has been associated with a number of health hazards, including increased risk of heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Author Erika Schwartz, a physician with expertise in women's health issues, specializes in hormone therapy, and her passion for furthering knowledge about women's health issues is palpable in this book. Schwartz has devised ways to counteract the effects of menopause--including bone loss, insomnia, and libido dysfunction--without the use of synthetic hormones. This 30-day plan involves a natural hormone regime (which the author claims is compatible with the body's hormonal structure) as well as a nutritional plan to help women counteract the symptoms of menopause and bring about an overall state of health and vigor. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.