The Natural Menopause Kit is a scientifically based natural alternative to hormone treatments.

It combines a colour 300 page plus book and a 2 hour DVD packed with the information you need to help you through the menopause.

Written by leading menopause expert Maryon Stewart these pioneering methods revolve around medical science and clinical practice to give a clear and easy to follow plan to help relieve menopausal symptoms.

The kit contains a comprehensive DVD, which includes full information on how to tailor this healthcare system for your own menopause stage and symptoms. The Kit also contains the detailed, interactive book Beat Menopause Naturally.

Who is Maryon Stewart ?

Maryon is the founder of the Natural Health Advisory Service and has produced some 24 books on hormone health and wellbeing. She is also a regular writer in national magazines and papers on health issues.

Over the past 20 years, Maryon Stewart has helped over a million women worldwide to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. She is the pioneer of the scientifically based Natural Menopause program, the originator of the Natural Menopause Kit and author of 24 books on hormone health, with several best-seller titles in the UK and Australia.

The Natural Menopause Kit is specifically designed to alleviate symptoms of menopause conditions including night sweats, memory loss , vaginal dryness , anxiety and loss of sex drive.

Around 80% - 90% of women have become symptom free in just a few months using the information Maryon reveals in this ground breaking Kit.

What benefits may I archive with the Kit ?

• Deal with the menopause naturally and get positive results
• Uses natural menopause remedies that work
• Regain your zest for life
• Restore your libido
• Regain your confidence
• Improve your health & memory

Maryon is also joined by medical experts and exercise guru Diana Moran so you will learn the A-Z of meeting the challenges of the menopause and how to get the best from life in the menopausal years.

I feel 500% better . I feel more energetic. I haven't got any of the symptoms and feel like a completely different person....I feel wonderful actually!

Cherie Lunghi
Acclaimed TV & Screen Actor

I am happier , sleeping well and am more contented. I don't lose my memory anymore. I'm very on the ball and young again in my mind. I thought I had lost my se drive...I have it all back again and I'm feeling wonderful!"

Sharyn McLaughlin  

The Natural Menopause Kit explains all the symptoms of menopause and the related health issues you might expect in the future. It summarises all the information needed to keep yourself fit and healthy, and the useful diets , exercise and lifestyle advice is perfect for anyone wanting to turn over a new leaf.

Dr Sally Hope FRCGP DRCGP
Deputy Editor - Journal of the British Menopause Society - UK 

This Natural Menopause Kit will help women understand what is to expect of menopause. More importantly, it provides a host of options for women to choose from to make decisions that will help them stay healthy and vital in the coming years. The Natural Menopause Kit helps consumers to make those healthy choices.

Susan Wysocki RNC NP FAANP
President - National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health - USA

Q. How long does it have to be after my last period before I know I’ve been through menopause? I keep thinking my periods have finished, but then they come back again after three or four months.

A. The general consensus is that you should consider you have passed your menopause when you have stopped menstruating for one year. Menopause is actually the last day of your last period, so it can only be dated in hindsight.

Q. I’ve been taking HRT for the last five years and would like to stop, but I’m not sure whether to stop suddenly or come off gradually?

A. It is wise to wean yourself gradually off HRT, since research shows that coming off HRT suddenly is likely to worsen hot flushes. At the NHAS, we usually establish patients on a phytoestrogen-rich programme for the first month. This includes taking recommended supplements and undertaking a daily session of formal relaxation, then reducing your HRT dose by half in the second month, before phasing it out altogether in the third month. Our most recent survey showed we were able to wean over 91 per cent of women off HRT seamlessly within five months.

Q. I take HRT, but I’ve also read about the importance of including phytoestrogens in my diet at the time of menopause. Is it wise to do both or should I just do one or the other?

A. As far as I’m aware, no research has been conducted to demonstrate that the two types of treatment conflict in any way. If you intend to stay on HRT and consume substantial amounts of phytoestrogens, you should ask your doctor about possibly adjusting the dose of your HRT.

Q. Can I overdose on phytoestrogens?

A. In theory, it is possible to overdose on many things, including water. However, if you stay within the range of phytoestrogens tested in clinical trials, you should not suffer any adverse effects. Japanese adults consume on average between 10 - 20 grams of soy protein per day. There are about eight grams of soya protein in a cup of soya milk and about 10 – 12 grams in a serving of tofu. We recommend two to three servings per day at regular intervals in order to meet the needs of the oestrogen receptor sites.

Q. How much phytoestrogen do I need each day to control my hot flushes?

A. The dosage used in isoflavone trials varies enormously, from approximately 30mg to 170mg per day. Our experience shows that it takes approximately 100mg of isoflavones per day to control severe hot flushes, which should be consumed in the form of both food and supplements. Research confirms that it is best to consume these in small quantities throughout the day, rather than in one sitting. The regular intake of isoflavones helps keep the blood oestrogen levels elevated. As a rough guide, there are approximately 20mg of isoflavones in a 250ml glass of soya milk, approximately 10mg in a small tub of soya yogurt or dessert, 25mg in 100gm of tofu and 8mg in a tablespoon of organic golden flax seeds.

Q. If I don’t take HRT in the long-term, will I be more at risk of heart disease and osteoporosis? If so, is there anything I can do to protect myself?

A. HRT does help protect against bone loss in the short-term and it is thought to help improve bone mass by three per cent while you’re taking it. However, within five years of stopping HRT, your bones will return to how they would have been without the HRT. It used to be thought that HRT protected against heart disease, but recent research has found this is not the case and that in fact it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Incorporating phytoestrogens, the naturally-occurring, oestrogen-like substances into your daily diet has been shown in a number of preliminary studies to protect bones. A significant number of trials show that it can protect against heart disease. It also seems to protect against memory loss. In addition, Red Clover supplements have been shown to help regenerate bone in the spine. Therefore, not taking HRT will not put you at further risk if you use alternative measures.

Q. I’ve read lots of articles about supplements that help with menopause symptoms, such as Red Clover, Black Cohosh, Sage and soya products. Which are the best and can any of them be taken together?

A. Some, but not all, menopause supplements are standardised, which means they are prepared to pharmaceutical standards and have undergone clinical trials. We only recommend the most scientifically-based supplements for our Natural Menopause Programme. We recommend Novogen Red Clover, which provides 40mg of isoflavones, and has undergone many trials around the world. For those who require more isoflavones but can’t tolerate soya, or who often travel away from home we also often use Arkopharma Phyto Soya capsules as these have been through some positive clinical trials too. In addition, Sage Leaf is another option as it has been show to reduce hot flushes in clinical trials and these supplements can be taken in conjunction with each other at different times of the day. We tend not to use Black Cohosh these days as the studies are showing that it can cause liver damage and it is certainly not suitable for women who have a history of breast cancer in their family.

Q. Soya products seem to be one of the richest sources of isoflavones, but I’m wondering if I should be worried about recent concerns regarding genetically modified soya?

A. Some people prefer non-genetically modified soya for nutritional reasons, but we are not aware of any difference between GMO and non-GMO soya. It is likely that much of the recent research has involved GMO soya and varying degrees of benefits have been observed. Both varieties are now widely available and clearly labelled, so it is best for consumers to make their own choice until there is further evidence to guide expert recommendations.

Q. Soya products make my tummy bloated and windy so I wonder if there is anything else I can use instead in order to get naturally occurring oestrogen in myh diet?

A. Soya does cause this reaction in some women in the early stages, but the symptoms usually calm down within a few weeks. Warming up the soya milk and adding ginger to it can make it more tolerable. Failing that, you can include more flax seeds in your diet which are also a rich source of naturally occurring oestrogen. A tablespoon of flax seeds with your breakfast cereal and another in the afternoon with a yogurt will go a good way to providing your daily requirement, in conjunction with taking a Novogen Red Clover pill each day which provides another 40mg of isoflavones.

Q. Does everyone absorb isoflavones well, or is there something I can do to improve their absorption in my body?

A. It seems that some people absorb isoflavones better than others. There are indeed ways of improving absorption. Alcohol and cigarettes both tend to impede absorption of oestrogen and it has been well documented that a course of antibiotics can also disturb absorption for several months. Reducing alcohol consumption to only small quantities, minimising or quitting smoking, and taking a supplement of probiotics after a course of antibiotics will help improve absorption.

Q. Can isoflavones be absorbed through your skin? If so, is this a way of protecting myself against menopausal symptoms?

A. Research is beginning to show that oestrogen deficiencies in the skin can be corrected by applying specific phytoestrogen-rich creams, such as Arkopharma Age Minimising Cream. It seems these creams increase the number of new collagen cells produced, as well as reproduction of new skin cells, resulting in a significant reduction in wrinkles. Although this is good news, skin creams do not replace HRT or the need to consume a phytoestrogen-rich diet to control symptoms of menopause.

Q. I’ve been treated for breast cancer in the past, so should I be concerned about consuming phytoestrogens?

A. Genestein and daidzein, two key isoflavones found in soya products, are thought to block the uptake of oestrogen in a similar way to the drug Tamoxifen, which is often administered to breast cancer sufferers. Research has shown these prevent the growth of cancer cells by inhibiting the activity of oncogenes, the genes that promote cancer, and other cancer-causing enzymes. Asian diets rich in isoflavones seem to have protective qualities. Far fewer women die of breast cancer in Korea, for example, than Western countries such as Australia and the UK.

Q. I have thyroid problems and have heard that soy is likely to have an adverse effect but I am not sure if this is actually true so would be grateful if you could clarify?

A. There has been a significant amount of research on thyroid function and soya and it seems that soya does not adversely our thyroid function. However, it seems that soya foods may interfere with the action of synthetic thyroid hormones, just as fibre supplements or cholesterol lowering drugs would, and as a result the dose of medication may need adjusting upward by about 25 per cent This shouldn’t present a problem as the medication dose is determined by blood thyroid levels in each individual. So there is no justified reason to advise a person with thyroid problems to avoid soya.

Q. I tried coming off HRT a couple of years ago, but developed a very dry vagina and sex became quite painful. I’m afraid this will happen again if I stop taking HRT. Is there anything else I can do to avoid this symptom?

A. Research published in 1990 in The British Medical Journal reported that a group of women taking soya products, linseeds and Red Clover were able to bring about the same changes in their vaginal lining as women taking HRT. We incorporate all these products in our programme with good effect. We also recommend Arkopharma’s Phyto Soya Vaginal Gel, which is inserted in the vagina twice a week and has been shown to restore the lining of the vagina. We also recommend a Scandinavian product made by PharmaNord called Omega-7, an extract from the marine Sea Buckthorn, which is taken daily in capsule form and encourages cells to produce mucous again. Making the necessary dietary changes and taking the recommended supplements is normally very satisfactory, but it takes a month or two to see a significant difference.