The Complete Nutritional Supplements Buyer's Guide. - Review - book review

Healthy & Natural Journal, Dec, 2000 by Dawn Bialy

Joseph Collins

Which treatment is best for menopause symptoms--estrogen or progesterone? The answer is either, neither or both, depending on the woman. Over the last 60 years, the definition of menopause and the treatment of its symptoms have changed dramatically. Menopause, once considered a deficiency disease, is now seen as a natural transition in every woman's life. The traditional "one size fits all" approach to treatment has also been updated; it's now possible for each woman to customize her treatment according to her own menopause type.

Dr. Joseph Collins, a naturopathic physician and one of the foremost authorities on menopause, has discovered that there are actually 12 types of menopause, rather than one all encompassing generic type. In his book, Dr. Collins guides women through a revealing quiz to determine which of the 12 types of menopause they are experiencing. He then describes each in detail and gives nutritional, herbal, glandular and hormonal treatments to manage the symptoms.

Prima Publishing, Roseville, Calif., 2000 Hardcover, $24.95