With the increasing popularity of bioidentical hormones and research and support warning against using conventional synthetic hormone replacement (HRT), the attack by big pharmaceutical corporations is in full force. The recent media frenzy that links HRT with breast cancer* has again reinforced the dangers and sent thousands of women searching for other solutions to hormonal imbalance. This book is about bioidentical hormone balancing--the exciting, effective, and safer alternative to HRT. This is the only definitive guide written by experts in the field with a combined 40 years of clinical experience and who offer a bridge between the conventional and complementary medical perspectives: an MD and an ND. This book offers comprehensive, practical advice on hormone health. It provides clear answers to women who are seeking to turn back the clock and feel better--regardless of stage of life and age! The book empowers women to understand their choices and take immediate action! It provides: *Honest, smart talk about hormone imbalances (including PMS, perimenopause and menopause) *Unflinching historical context for HRT history, its popularity, and demise *Self-assessment tools to determine the imbalances *Immediate action steps involving clinically proven treatment approaches *A step- by-step guide to hormone balancing *Guidelines and resources for how to get the right medical help *Advice on how to optimize hormone balance without creating a greater likelihood of breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancer