Women's encyclopedia of natural medicine : alternative therapies and integrative medicine for total health and wellness

Summary: Use the power of nature to heal your body and enjoy a lifetime of good healthIn Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, naturopathic physician Tori Hudson shows you how to safely and effectively combine conventional and natural medicine to maintain health and address specific medical conditions. Her groundbreaking work offers sound information on complementary therapies such as bio-identical hormones, vitamin supplementation, herbs, diet, and exercise and helps you make informed choices about your health.Learn how to:Treat a whole range of female health issues, from contraception to menopause, heart conditions to infectionsSafely integrate alternative therapies with traditional medicineDetermine when you should seek a practitioner's helpAnd much moreCompassionate and authoritative, Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine demonstrates that an informed, integrative approach to staying well is often the best medicine.

Record details

ISBN: 0071464735 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780071464734 (alk. paper)
Physical Description: xxii, 500 p. ; 24 cm.
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Edition: Rev. and updated.
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-479) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Abnormal uterine bleeding -- Amenorrhea -- Cervical dysplasia -- Contraception -- Cystitis -- Endometriosis -- Fibrocystic breasts -- Genital herpes -- Heart disease -- Infertility -- Interstitial cystitis -- Menopause -- Menstrual cramps -- Osteoperosis -- Pelvic inflammatory disease -- Pregnancy -- Premenstrual syndrome -- Sexually transmitted infections -- Uterine fibroids -- Vaginitis -- Appendix A: general exercise program -- Appendix B: body mass index -- Appendix C: hormone replacement therapy prescriptions -- Appendix D: procedures and practices -- Appendix E: recommended screening tests and immunizations.