Cruising Through the Menopause by Maryon Stewart

Information: 343 pages, paperback

They say: Published research now supports the fact that menopausal symptoms can be overcome without having to resort to Hormone Replacement Therapy. Despite this, the alternative approach is not widely known and is certainly not widely practised. Cruising Through the Menopause contains an exceedingly simple, workable and enjoyable programme that will help alleviate symptoms of both the perimenopause and the menopause, no matter how severe, as well as offering protection from both heart disease and osteoporosis in the long term. All you have to do is:

Eat foods which are rich in phytoestrogens
Take nutritional supplements
Undertake moderate weight-bearing exercise
Follow a regular relaxation programme

Cruising Through the Menopause also describes the pros and cons of taking Hormone Replacement Therapy so that women everywhere can make informed choices about how they wish to tackle the menopause and includes menu plans as well as over 80 delicious recipes.

Maryon Stewart studied preventive dentistry and nutrition at the Royal Dental Hospital in London. She established the Women's Nutritional Advisory Service in 1987. She is on the Board of Advisors for Top Sante magazine and was recently voted one of the most influential women in the UK by Good Housekeeping.