Female and Forgetful A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory and Sharpen Your Mind

by Lottor, Elsa; Bruning, Nancy P.

• ISBN13: 9780446677431
• ISBN10: 0446677434
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

Based upon research this volume presents an overview of the causes of memory and concentration problems in women over the age of 30. The authors offer a range of techniques, dietary measures and things to avoid to restore, and in many cases enhance, the mental faculties.

Author Biography

Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D., is a board-certified naturopathic physician and an expert in nutrition and botanical medicine. In practice for over seventeen years, Dr. Lottor is an international lecturer and a seminar presenter with a special interest in women's health

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
Part One Understanding Memory Loss in Women	1	(108)
What Is Memory? The Anatomy of Forgetfulness	3	(24)
It's Not Just My Hormones!	27	(14)
The Effects of Stress on the Female Mind	41	(21)
Nutrition and Lifestyle	62	(19)
Other Factors in Memory Loss	81	(12)
Identify Your Needs	93	(16)
Part Two Dr. Lottor's Six-Step Program	109	(185)
Your Individualized Brain-Boosting Program	111	(9)
Step One: Food for Thought	120	(37)
Step Two: Brain-Boosting Supplements	157	(33)
Step Three: Beyond Ginkgo---Herbs and Other Botanicals	190	(25)
Step Four: Hormone Replacement Therapy	215	(24)
Step Five: Stimulate Your Body and Brain	239	(15)
Step Six: De-Stress and Streamline Your Life	254	(22)
Coping Strategies and Quick Fixes	276	(18)
Appendix A: Glossary	294	(3)
Appendix B: Sources for Supplements, Natural Hormones, and Smart Drugs	297	(3)
Appendix C: Sources for Information and Treatment	300	(2)
Appendix D: Selected Bibliography	302	(3)
Index	305	(6)
About the Authors	311