Have you tried Julia Chang's website sensiblehealth.com? This is my first month to try the Chinese tinctures. I have noticed some changes already, like I can go almost all day without my stomach growling and not eating and still have plenty of energy. But my cycles are still too close together and I am still having very uncomfortable breast tenderness prior to my cycle. I don't remember when I have slept through the night without having to get up several times. Some of her tinctures are reported to help some folks with this problem. Hasn't happended to me yet - may need more time. Have already read several books on menopause - What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, and others. Julia Chang's info is new to me. I was thinking it needed to be compiled into some sort of book format. Maybe the two of you could collaborate.