Menopause Naturally: A Holistic Guide to a Smooth Transition

Menopause can represent a new, positive beginning in a woman's life. However, a woman experiencing uncomfortable and sometimes serious menopausal symptoms may not perceive this as a vibrant time in her life, filled with limitless opportunity.

In this extensively researched book, authors Kathleen Fry, M.D., and Claudia Wingo, R.N., Medical Herbalist, explain the mechanics of menopause, conventional treatments, how to find relief through diet and lifestyle, and herbs that can help ease the transition. The authors also address symptoms of menopause that many women experience, including:

-Anxiety and/or depression
-Heart palpitations
-Hot flashes and/or night sweats
-Muscle and joint aches
-Urinary incontinence

Kathleen Fry, M.D., is a board-certified gynecologist with 15 years of clinical practice in Scottsdale, AZ. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University, and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is the current president of the American Holistic Medical Association. Dr. Fry integrates conventional and alternative therapies to help her patients attain and maintain optimal health and prevent disease.

Claudia Wingo, R.N., has been working as a medical herbalist for the past 22 years. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Science, Nursing degree from the University of Sydney, in Australia. She also has diplomas in therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, nutrition, and botanical medicine, from N.S.W. College of Natural Therapies in Sydney. Ms. Wingo is a professional member of the Holistic Nursing Association, National Herbal Association of Australia, and the American Herbalists Guild.