The Change of menopause brings a broad range of symptoms beyond hot flashes: teary mood swings, flushes, weight gain, headaches, and crazy making sleepless nights. There’s also urinary irritation, vaginal dryness, and sex drive changes. Naturopathic medicine is packed with solutions for preserving youthful vitality through the Change.

The birth control pill, often called the pill, offers a fascinating snapshot of how a teeny tiny dose of a lab-made chemical hormone can have a complex impact on the body. It’s a useful model for beginning to understand the power of hormones.