Hi, Deb!
First of all, Nothrup's book is FACINATING! I first saw her on a show about diet and hormonal health. She has a balanced and holistic view about diet that I found refreshing. She is I believe an OBGYN. Anyway, I would highly reccomend her book. I also found a set of audio tapes at Costo ( like a Sams Club) where she outlines her views on Diet and Menopause.
I am in my early 40's and am not really experiencing menopausal symtoms aside from a longer cycle...sigh, but I know that with all the controversy surrounding HRT that it would be good for me to feed my body with two things in mind:1. I am an athlete, just like many of the woman on this forum. and 2. I have essentially 10 yrs. or less to help my body through this transition through diet, exercise, and education. I figure this bood is a good place to start.