The Menopause Switch was inspired by the successful protocol developed by the author in her private practice to help menopausal women manage their symptoms naturally. If your body has stopped responding to diets and exercise during midlife and everybody is telling you that "it's normal," this easy-to-read book will show you how you can simply flip the switch to finally live a normal life again, reducing hot flashes, weight gain, insomnia, and the end of intimacy. Menopause is an unavoidable, natural phase of life which comes with its share of confusion. However, menopausal changes don't have to be dreaded. In The Menopause Switch, Dr. Carissa Alinat offers science-based facts that she translates into easy-to-follow, natural and actionable tips so that any woman suffering from menopause can easily regain the vitality and body of her youth. In stirring away from unproven silliness, the author focuses on real, effective, and natural solutions.Written with authority and her humorous demeanor, Dr. Carissa provides an outstanding tool to transitioning to a new and exciting phase. She details what happens, why it happens, and reveals the exact blueprint to living a more normal life, making The Menopause Switch a trusted step-by-step guide to treat yourself the way Mother Nature intended: Naturally. In The Menopause Switch you are about to find out: * What hormones are and do, explained in a clear and concise language that is actually entertaining.* What happens when your hormones go awry. * The exact blueprint to bring yourself back into balance.* How to address the root causes of your menopause problems, without relying on medication that often camouflages them. * What changes you can make before menopause to make menopause more manageable once it occurs. * What the "stress hormone" is and how it sabotages your chances to losing weight.* How to practice self love and stress reduction.* Why fat seems to gravitate around your waistline once you reach a certain age, and what exactly you can do about it.* The secret to effective weight loss after age 35.* Exactly what foods you should absolutely stay away from, and why you should never buy low-fat foods.* How to get "in the mood for love" again, and eliminate vaginal dryness, pain during sex, and increase your sex drive and ability to reach orgasms. * Which natural supplements you can take to regain your vitality after menopause. * How to get rid of "sleep vampires" and wake refreshed.* How to regain a youthful skin