Menopause is a time in every woman's life most of us are dreading for one reason or another. Many changes occur in that time. Our bodies are preparing for the next stage in our life. Our emotions run high, we are excited that the dreaded monthly visitor finally seizes, but we are also sad that we leave the child bearing age behind us and often longingly look at every baby or every pregnant woman we see. And let's not forget the sudden onset of hot flashes. My grandma used to call them 'The Flying Heat' because they just happen out of nowhere.