The key to good health is prevention, and in addition to maintaining a strong immune system, as a woman, you also want to sail smoothly through menopause and support your cardiovascular system. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Canadian women over 55. Smoking, stress, lack of exercise, and poor diet contribute to heart attacks, so it is important that you have a healthy lifestyle. You also need not suffer through menopause; exercise and a good diet can help, and natural alternatives to HRT can help your body maintain hormonal balance and decrease unpleasant menopausal symptoms.