"A refreshing, empowering commonsense approach! This is the direction women need to be turning." -- Marcus Laux, ND, author of “Natural Woman, Natural Menopause."

In recent years, the conventional recommendation for women entering menopause or experiencing hormonal fluctuations has been synthetic hormone treatment with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or birth control pills, depending on a woman’s stage of life, according to Dr. Lucille. But the messages from the medical establishment and the media have been confusing and often conflicting, and women are now asking questions and seeking alternative solutions to managing their hormones, from puberty to perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

Dr. Lucille’s book answers many questions, including:

• What are hormones? A guide to the endocrine system, life cycles and recognizing your body’s signals when something is wrong
• What are the underlying causes of hormone imbalance? Understanding estrogen – beneficial estrogens, the dangers of estrogen dominance and supplements that can help hormone balance
• What is the stress connection? Stress and the connection to your hormones, adrenal glands, metabolism and thyroid
• What are some natural ways to obtain relief? An in-depth look at natural remedies for hot flashes and night sweats, energy, sleep and reduced libido
• How do I get the most out of my doctor visit? Tips on collecting your health history, researching possible health risks and becoming your own advocate