An interview with Laurie Steelsmith, ND author of Natural Choices for Women's Health: How the Secrets of Natural and Chinese Medicine can Create a Lifetime of Wellness. As a strong advocate of prevention and the natural power of the human body to heal itself, Dr. Steelsmith uses therapies that are primarily natural and non-toxic. She prescribes medicines and lifestyle changes which stimulate the patient's healing process, rather than drugs which simply suppress the symptoms and may have multiple unhealthy side-effects. It is vital in her training and practice to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of disease.

• See why you might want to do hormone testing
• Receive practical ideas on how to control hot flashes, and PMS
• Find out how iodine and hypothyroidism contribute to breast issues
• Learn about a test that helps determine risks of getting breast cancer
• Resolve problems with vaginal dryness, and vulvodynia
• Discover natural ways of dealing with chronic vaginal infections
• Practical approaches for fibromyalgia
• Find natural solutions for the insomnia of menopause
• Learn more about uterine fibroids
• Tools to get a heavy menstrual flow under control

Highly trained in both traditional Western science and alternative medicine, Dr. Steelsmith is uniquely qualified to determine what is best for a patient's specific needs. She blends centuries-old knowledge of natural therapies with the latest medical advances in scientific diagnosis and treatment.

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN Is the host of the Access to Health Experts interview series. She holds a doctorate and is board certified in Clinical Nutrition, is the author of Digestive Wellness, Digestive Wellness for Children, and Leaky Gut Syndrome. SheĘs the Director of Doctoral Studies at Hawthorn Health and Nutrition Institute, and the nutrition editor for Pilates Style Magazine. Dr. Lipski is the founder of several web-based health information sites including Innovative Healing and Access to Health Experts.