Singerman,
The following Book has 12 pages devoted to "Menopause and Diet" by Ed Esko:
Women's Health Guide: A Natural Approach to Breast Cancer, Hearst Disease, Fibroids, Pms, Bulemia, Childbirth, Menopause, and Osteoporosis : edited by Gale Jack and Wendy Esko
Besides throroughly explaining what menopause is from both a scientific and macrobiotic point of view, Ed then covers "Symptoms during Menopause" including Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness and Thinning, Mood Swings and Depression, going on to familiarize the reader with Long Term Symptoms including Osteoporosis, and Heart Disease; Natural Hormone Replacement; and Phytoestrogens.
Mr. Esko introduces you to a variety of remedies including Nabe and other tofu dishes, Sweet Vegetable Drink, and Body Scrubbing.
You can also check out
Embracing Menopause Naturally: Stories, Portraits, and Recipes: by Gabriele Kushi
"We are all too familiar with symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness, and more. While menopause triggers many physical and emotional changes, it also brings forth spiritual issues that, for many women, mark a redefinition of the feminine self. To address the total impact of menopause, Gabriele Kushi has created a supportive, practical, and personal guide to dealing with this time in a woman's life.
The author first provides a clear understanding of the overall process of menopause, from biological changes to emotional and spiritual challenges. She then goes on to offer research-based nutritional guidelines that can help relieve and overcome menopausal symptoms, as well as healthful kitchen-tested recipes based on a natural foods diet. However, it is the stories and portraits of twenty menopausal women that are at the heart and soul of the book. In their own words, these beautiful women share their diverse experiences with the reader. They relate their backgrounds, discuss their symptoms, as well as what they did to alleviate them. Some turned to their traditional cultural rituals for affirmation of this phase of life, while others sought alternative or conventional medicine. The reader learns how the passage affected each woman's quality of life and how she ultimately expressed her new self.
Embracing Menopause Naturally is a true companion for any woman who wants to nurture her own spiritual growth, adopt a natural foods diet, and enjoy good health throughout the midlife years and beyond."
If you are able to use either one of these books, please let us know how things work out.
Thank you, very much.
You both, be well.
Bruce Paine