Menopausal Years

If this book had not been given to me by a close friend, I would be experiencing menopause in an entirely different manner. The purring voice of Grandmother Growth, who introduces many of the chapters, assured me that I am not losing my mind or harboring a terminal illness; that menopause is not something to be endured or fixed, but rather an ongoing adventure loaded with opportunity.The Wise Woman approach to the various and unexpected discomforts and joys of the Change has motivated me to seize this experience to transform my life for the better.

I am ordering about the 20th copy of this super book. Throughout my menopausal years, I have used it over and over for remedies and general info. Since I am a nurse, women are always asking me these question, and giving them this book is the best way to get this info out into the world. Susun Weed will have a page or two on symptoms other publications don't even mention -- and then gives you the choice of several types of interventions. It's great info for women of all ages - not just menopausal dames. A big THANKS to S.W. for all her insight, herbs and science.

Excellent book! For any woman who cannot take synthetic estrogen or just prefers natural alternatives. This book approaches menopause in a positive way. It will help you find the herbs that can help alleve or relieve any and all symptoms of menopause- pre,mid,or post- that we all love and hold dear to our hearts (smile). I read this book and came away with a much better attitude towards the old crone ceremony that I and many other women are now apart of ....

This book deals with many women's problems, from an alternative healing approach. Susun Weed considers the whole person, not just the physical symptoms. She discusses herbs, diet and nutrition, exercise, meditation, medications, and as a last resort, surgery. She also introduces the reader to ancient ways to deal with anger, sorrow, and life changes. She gives you a whole new way to look at change, not as something to be feared; but as a new opportunity for personal growth and service to your community. She deals with giving up the child bearing years, to embrace a new phase in life. Something most books on menopause do not even touch on. She truely does impart wisdom, and bring hope and help to women going through changes, whether menopausal or not. A book my family will never be without! MB

Susan Weed gives a menopausal woman an entirely different view than that presented by the medical professionand the world at large. She gives the post menaupausal woman a reason to go forward with confidence into this new stage of life. The TRADITIONAL way of handling the physical and spiritual problems one encounters are explained easily and poetically. A big contrast to the sterile and totally unsympathetic view of doctors. They tend to look on this time as a chance to dehumanise the woman, whereas Susan shows how to become a better and more fulfilled being. As an amateur herbalist (I make my own tinctures that have successfully replaced the dreaded Premarin that I was put on after my hysterectomy) I found her information on herbs extremely useful I had found out, by trial and error, much that she explains on the use of herbs, but there is much that i did not know. A great book for those who do not want to be dehumanized by the medical profession and want to enjoy their many final years with health and vigour!