Many women choose not to undertake hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause and want to go through the lifestage naturally. Dr. Stoppard explains the process of menopause in detail including the health risks associated with menopause--osteoporosis heart attacks and strokes and breast cancer and makes recommendations on how to best prevent these conditions. She also explains the alternative natural methods available to alleviate the symptoms of menopause: naturopathy aromatherapy homeopathy herbalism acupuncture acupressure massage osteopathy chiropractics and yoga. She recommends a proper diet as well as an exercise program and discusses how to have a healthy sex life well into your later years.