The sleep disruption specifically in hormonal transition section is different from general sleep advice. She explains that night sweats and cortisol shifts specific to menopause need targeted support beyond general sleep hygiene. That nuance matters.
Remedies - Hormones
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The practical guide for women through perimenopause, menopause, and the years after.
8 chapters built around one honest premise: the hormonal transitions of midlife are real, often harder than we are prepared for, and far more responsive to consistent care than the popular conversation suggests.
What's inside
The book opens with the arc of women's hormones, from perimenopause through the postmenopausal years, and what each phase actually needs. From there: how to read the signals your body is sending, from cycle changes to mood shifts to hot flashes. The herbal allies organized by what they do, with clear notes on what fits which symptom and what to avoid in which situation. The foods that support hormonal health, with specific attention to bone, heart, and brain. The 4 kinds of movement that matter most after 50. The 4 foundational pillars that hold everything together. Targeted chapters on hot flashes, sleep, mood, libido, and the urogenital changes that most books skip. And a clear, balanced chapter on working with doctors and thinking about hormone replacement therapy.
Not natural-versus-medical. Both, together, with the balance that fits your situation.
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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 55 reviews.
The perimenopause explanation was the first thing that made sense of my last three years. Progesterone drops first while estrogen stays normal or even surges. That imbalance creates the chaos. Knowing that helped me stop feeling crazy.
Edmund M. 4/5 Verified
The section on early menopause before 45 prompted me to talk to my doctor when my cycles started changing at 42. She ran the tests and confirmed early perimenopause. Getting that information early gave me more time to prepare.
Doris Q. 5/5 Verified
This book treats hormonal health with the seriousness it deserves. No dismissive 'just get through it' attitude. No oversimplified miracle cures. Just clear, compassionate, evidence informed guidance for every phase of the hormonal journey.
Timothy T. 5/5 Verified
The movement chapter convinced me to start lifting light weights. She explains why weight bearing exercise is the single most important thing for menopausal bone health. My DEXA scan next year will be the test.
Nina L. 5/5 Verified
My bone density scan showed early osteopenia and this book's chapter on foods and movement for bone health gave me a complete prevention plan. Calcium from food, vitamin D, weight bearing exercise. I'm fighting back with knowledge.
Glenn P. 5/5 Verified
The weekly check in practice from the four pillars chapter keeps me accountable. Every Sunday I rate my sleep, stress, gut, and movement for the week. When one pillar drops, I know exactly what to focus on next week.
Bonnie O. 5/5 Verified
The herbs for long term postmenopausal health section focuses on bone support, cardiovascular herbs, and cognitive herbs. Not just managing acute symptoms but building long term health. That forward thinking perspective is what I value.
Elaine R. 5/5 Verified
The libido chapter made me feel less alone. Acknowledging that desire changes after menopause and offering gentle, respectful approaches without shame or pressure. The herbs recommended plus addressing the foundational pillars have helped.
Ryan X. 5/5 Verified
The anxiety that came with perimenopause blindsided me. Nobody warned me. This book names it, explains the hormonal mechanism behind it, and gives me three different approaches to manage it: herbs, breathwork, and dietary support.
Bonnie R. 5/5 Verified
The blood sugar stability section in the food chapter was important. Hormonal changes affect insulin sensitivity. Eating to stabilize blood sugar: protein at every meal, complex carbs, avoiding sugar spikes, supports hormonal balance too.
Judith G. 5/5 Verified
The section on finding a doctor who takes women's hormonal health seriously was empowering. She lists the specialties to look for and what to bring to your appointment. I found a women's health NP who actually listens. Game changer.
Robert X. 5/5 Verified
The four pillars check in has become my Sunday ritual. Sleep, stress, gut, movement. When all four are strong, I feel like myself. When one slips, I course correct immediately. This simple system keeps my hormonal symptoms manageable.
Joanne D. 5/5 Verified
I went from dreading perimenopause to feeling empowered through it. This book didn't make the changes disappear but it gave me understanding, tools, and a plan. That's the difference between suffering through it and navigating through it.
Victoria T. 4/5 Verified
I appreciate that this book covers the full arc from perimenopause through decades of postmenopause. Most menopause books stop at the transition. This one continues into the long term health maintenance that the rest of life requires.
Agnes U. 4/5 Verified
I tried randomly taking black cohosh and vitex and evening primrose oil before reading this book. None of them helped because I was using them without understanding which symptom pattern they address. This book's specificity changed everything.
Genevieve X. 5/5 Verified
I've been through every phase this book describes: messy perimenopause, the moment of menopause, and now the postmenopausal years. Having one resource that covers the entire journey means I keep coming back to it as my needs evolve.
Karen U. 5/5 Verified
This book says what I wish someone had told me ten years ago: hormonal shifts are real, they're often harder than expected, and there's far more you can do about them than the popular conversation suggests. That opening alone was worth everything.
Eric J. 5/5 Verified
The estrogen dominance explanation in the perimenopause section was exactly what I was experiencing. Irregular heavy periods, breast tenderness, mood swings. Not too much estrogen, just too little progesterone to balance it. Understanding is power.
Danielle C. 4/5 Verified
I bought the whole collection and this book is the one I needed most. Everything else in the series supports the hormonal work: the remedies from Book 1, the sleep from Book 2, the food from Book 4, the gut from Book 5. This book ties it together.
Mildred G. 5/5 Verified
The vaginal and urinary symptoms chapter addressed things I was too embarrassed to bring up with my doctor. Dryness, frequency, UTI risk. Practical remedies and lifestyle changes. I wish every menopause book covered this area as thoroughly.
Alice E. 4/5 Verified
The cardiovascular protection section was sobering. After menopause, women's heart disease risk catches up to men's because estrogen's protective effect is gone. The foods and movement practices for heart health are now non negotiable for me.
Faye I. 5/5 Verified
The section on what to bring to your doctor appointment was practical gold. Symptom diary, family history, medication list, specific questions. Going prepared completely changed the quality of my medical interactions.
Virginia V. 4/5 Verified
The herbal combinations section warns about which herbs not to combine and which ones work well together. That safety guidance prevents the common mistake of throwing everything at the wall and hoping something sticks.
Joshua L. 4/5 Verified
The simple resistance program in the movement chapter is doable. Bodyweight squats, wall pushups, step ups, resistance bands. Nothing that requires a gym. I do it three times a week and my strength is genuinely improving.
Gloria G. 5/5 Verified
The phytoestrogens section cleared up my confusion. Soy, flaxseed, and certain legumes contain compounds that weakly mimic estrogen. They're not adding estrogen. They're providing gentle plant based support. That distinction matters.
Dolores V. 5/5 Verified
My husband read parts of this book to understand what I'm going through. The chapter on understanding the signals helped him see that my mood changes aren't me being difficult. They're hormonal biology. It improved our communication.
Harold R. 5/5 Verified
Every woman I know over 40 should read this book. Not because they're all going through the same thing, but because they will eventually. Being prepared with knowledge and tools makes the journey so much less scary.
Barbara P. 4/5 Verified
The chapter on working with doctors while keeping your natural practice is the most mature approach I've seen in any wellness book. She's not anti doctor. She's pro team. Doctor plus herbs plus food plus lifestyle. All together.
David C. 5/5 Verified
The herbal allies chapter organized by hormonal phase is invaluable. Different herbs for perimenopause versus postmenopause. Different herbs for hot flashes versus mood versus sleep. Specificity is what makes herbal medicine effective.
Danielle I. 4/5 Verified
The food chapter specifically for hormonal health pointed me to foods I wasn't eating enough of. Flaxseed for lignans, soy for isoflavones, cruciferous vegetables for estrogen metabolism. Small additions with meaningful hormonal support.
Gary Q. 5/5 Verified
My mood swings were destroying my relationships. The mood support chapter gave me herbal allies specifically for hormonal mood changes plus practical daily strategies. Three months later, I feel more even and my family notices.
Sylvia E. 5/5 Verified
The skin and hair changes section in chapter 2 connected to Book 7 for specific remedies. The hormonal explanation for why hair thins and skin changes after menopause helped me understand what to address. Both books together are powerful.
Margaret A. 5/5 Verified
The food chapter's emphasis on reducing refined sugar and alcohol for hormonal health was a wake up call. Both worsen hot flashes and mood swings. Cutting back on both has made a measurable difference in my symptoms.
Kelly C. 4/5 Verified
The gut affects hormones section explains something I'd never considered. The gut microbiome plays a role in estrogen metabolism. If your gut is off, your hormonal balance is affected. That's why Book 5's gut work supports hormonal health too.
Denise E. 5/5 Verified
The balance practice in the movement chapter was humbling. I couldn't stand on one foot for more than 10 seconds. But fall prevention is critical after menopause when bone density drops. I practice daily and I'm up to 45 seconds now.
Pamela Q. 5/5 Verified
I love that Hazel is balanced about HRT. She doesn't say it's evil or unnecessary. She says it's a deeply individual decision that depends on your health history. The natural approaches work alongside HRT or sometimes make it unnecessary. Both are valid.
Sara E. 5/5 Verified
This book gave me back my sense of agency. Instead of feeling like my body is doing something to me, I now feel like I have tools to work with what's happening. That shift from victim to active participant changed everything.
Agnes W. 4/5 Verified
I brought a copy of this book to my gynecologist appointment and showed her the HRT discussion chapter. She was impressed with how balanced it was. We had our best conversation ever about my options. Informed patients get better care.
Wilma F. 4/5 Verified
Hazel closes the collection with a note about hormonal transitions being universal and worthy of deep care. After reading all seven books, I feel like I have a complete toolkit for the second half of life. Grateful doesn't begin to cover it.
Jeffrey R. 5/5 Verified