In the years leading up to menopause, millions of women begin to experience a variety of symptoms, from changes in their menstrual cycles and a few missed periods to hot flushes and thicker waists. While these symptoms signal a perfectly normal response to dwindling hormone levels, they can cause varying degrees of discomfort. This title combines traditional and alternative medicines to explain what women can do to feel their best during this transitional time.

An authoritative, user-friendly book on healing the symptoms of menopause, "In Menopause the Natural Way", Dr. Deborah Gordon, a physician who combines conventional and alternative medicine in her own practice, explains what women can do to feel their best during this transitional time. In the tradition of Christiane Northrup's bestselling "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom", this book weaves together user-friendly strategies to help women heal the symptoms of menopause and lead a healthier, happier life.