Hi there,
I have read all Dr. Schwarzbein's books and have followed her advice for the most part. I am also menopausal and have thyroid problems. I must admit that I have veered into the diets of Dr. Peter D'adamo, of Eat Right 4 Your Type and his latest, The Genotype Diet. His diets are also whole foods, a bit more restrictive according to some typing. But I think it is starting to work. I have recently added some dairy products back into my diet, still no wheat except for an occasional sprouted product. I love these Drs that are concerned that we eat whole, natural foods. I really believe they are spot on. Also, Dr. Schwarzbein's ideas on serotonin have been helpful also!