"You can control PMS, menopause, weight gain and other hormone related conditions while creating inner harmony, health and wellness with bio-identical hormones and simple lifestyle changes. The diet of most Americans is high in calories and deficient in nutritional value. Additional health burdens are placed upon men and women as the result of declining or imbalanced naturally occurring hormone levels. While hormone levels naturally decline with age, men and women of all ages are exposed to tremendous amounts of estrogen from the environment (Xenoestrogens), increasing their estrogen to progesterone ratio and resulting in what is known as Estrogen Dominance. This state of imbalance may often lead to symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), Peri-Menopause, Menopause and Andropause. Estrogen Dominance has also been linked to diseases such as breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. And yes, men can suffer from Estrogen Dominance too In contrast to conventional medicine, approaching dietary deficiencies and hormonal imbalances with natural, bio-identical hormones and superior quality dietary supplements is the key to prevention of illness and restoring or maintaining wellness. This book is designed to put you in control of your health." - Dr. Patricia Beckstead