Menopause Without Medicine

by Ojeda, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780897934060
• ISBN10: 0897934067
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Dr. Ojeda broke new ground when she began to study nonmedical approaches to menopause more than 10 years ago. Now she has revised and updated her definitive resource, incorporating the latest findings about estrogen, mood swings, and osteoporosis. Throughout, Ojeda shows how women can enjoy optimal health at any age by making simple, inexpensive changes in diet and lifestyle.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	x
Acknowledgments	xi
Foreword	xiii
Introduction	1	(8)
A Little Personal History	2	(2)
Women Have Options	4	(5)
PART I MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS AND REMEDIES	9	(166)
Chapter 1 Menopause-The Reality	10	(23)
What Women Really Think about Menopause	12	(1)
Menopause Is Big Business	13	(1)
The Range of Symptoms	14	(2)
Personality Types	16	(1)
Creating a Positive Attitude	17	(2)
Defining Menopause	19	(1)
When Will It Begin?	20	(4)
Who Experiences Symptoms?	24	(1)
The Menstrual Cycle	25	(2)
Changes at Menopause	27	(2)
Physiological Changes Following Menopause	29	(2)
Diagnosing Perimenopause	31	(2)
Chapter 2 Hormones-Dispelling the Confusion	33	(21)
A Brief History of HRT	34	(1)
A Closer Look at the WHI Study	35	(2)
Estrogen	37	(6)
Progesterone	43	(5)
Testosterone	48	(1)
DHEA and DHEA-S	49	(2)
Testing Your Hormone Levels	51	(1)
The Compounding Pharmacist, Your Doctor, and You	52	(1)
In Conclusion	53	(1)
Chapter 3 Hot Flashes	54	(14)
What Causes Hot Flashes?	55	(1)
Who Will Have Hot Flashes?	55	(1)
Treating Hot Hashes Naturally	56	(10)
Bioidentical Hormones Reduce Hot Flashes	66	(1)
Where Do I Start?	67	(1)
Chapter 4 Fatigue	68	(21)
Low Blood Sugar	68	(10)
Anemia	78	(3)
Underactive Thyroid	81	(3)
Tired Adrenal Glands	84	(2)
Copper and Zinc Reversed	86	(1)
Herbs for Fighting Fatigue	87	(1)
Setting Realistic Goals	88	(1)
Chapter 5 Sexual Changes	89	(18)
Sex: Its About More than Just Your Hormones	90	(1)
Is It All in Your Head?	91	(1)
Physical Changes	92	(1)
Balancing Hormone Levels for Sexual Health	93	(3)
Natural Remedies for Vaginal Dryness	96	(2)
Natural Remedies for Bladder and Vaginal Infections	98	(3)
Exercises for Enhancing Your Sex Life	101	(2)
Maintaining a Healthy Body for a Healthy Sex Life	103	(4)
Chapter 6 a Depression, Mood Swings, and Memory Loss	107	(18)
Internally or Externally Induced?	107	(2)
The Impact of Hormones on Brain Function	109	(1)
Clinical Depression Versus the Blues	110	(4)
Food and Mood	114	(4)
Emotional Effects of Certain Nutrients	118	(4)
Diet and Exercise Stimulate Memory	122	(2)
Herbal Remedies	124	(1)
Chapter 7 Osteoporosis	125	(26)
Diagnosing Osteoporosis	127	(1)
Testing Your Bones	127	(3)
Who Is at Risk?	130	(6)
The Exercise Connection	136	(3)
The Hormone Connection	139	(2)
Nonhormonal Drugs	141	(1)
The Marketing of Fear?	142	(1)
The Calcium Connection	142	(3)
Nutrients Beneficial to Bones	145	(6)
Chapter 8 Bleeding, Cramps, PMS, Breast Disease, Insomnia, Arthritis-and the Good Life	151	(24)
Heavy Bleeding (Menorrhagia)	152	(3)
Menstrual Cramps	155	(1)
Premenstrual Syndrome	156	(3)
Fibrocystic Breast Disease	159	(2)
Insomnia	161	(3)
Joint Pain and Arthritis	164	(11)
PART II PREPARING FOR THE LATER YEARS	175	(86)
Chapter 9 Heart Disease	176	(29)
What Is Heart Disease?	177	(1)
Hormones and the Heart	177	(2)
Risk Factors for Heart Disease	179	(6)
The Role Of Cholesterol	185	(2)
Toxic Blood Components	187	(2)
Diet for a Healthy Heart	189	(9)
Antioxidants	198	(3)
B Vitamins	201	(1)
Coenzyme Q10	201	(4)
Chapter 10 Breast Cancer	205	(17)
The Risks of Conventional HRT	205	(2)
The Hope of Natural HRT	207	(1)
Risk Factors	208	(1)
Diet	209	(10)
Exercise	219	(1)
Emotions	219	(1)
Potential Carcinogens	220	(1)
Preventive Screening	221	(1)
Chapter 11 More than Skin Deep	222	(14)
Basic Skin Anatomy	223	(1)
Skin Changes with Age	224	(1)
Hormones	225	(1)
Caring for Your Skin from Within	225	(1)
Keeping Skin Healthy Inside and Out	226	(4)
A Basic Skin-Care Regimen	230	(2)
Caring for the Rest of Your Body	232	(1)
Hair Care	233	(3)
Chapter 12 Weight Control	236	(15)
Most Diets Don't Work	237	(2)
The Proper Attitude	239	(2)
The Stress-Fat Connection	241	(2)
Evaluating Your Eating Habits	243	(3)
Is Fat the Only Culprit?	246	(2)
Are You Following the Wrong Diet?	248	(1)
Minor Lifestyle Changes Make Major Differences	248	(1)
Exercise Is a Must	249	(1)
A Few More Tips	250	(1)
Chapter 13 Exercise for Life	251	(10)
Aerobic Exercise	253	(4)
Muscle Strengthening	257	(1)
Flexibility	258	(1)
The Bottom Line	258	(3)
PART III NUTRITION FOR LIFE-A WOMAN'S GUIDE	261	(56)
Chapter 14 Forming New Eating Habits	262	(11)
Diet Versus Disease	263	(2)
What Do Healthy People Eat?	265	(3)
Supplements? Yes!	268	(5)
Chapter 15 Accentuate the Positive	273	(19)
Protein	273	(3)
Carbohydrates	276	(2)
Fiber	278	(2)
Fat	280	(2)
The Wonders of Soy	282	(8)
Water	290	(2)
Chapter 16 Eliminate the Negative	292	(10)
Nonfood Additives	292	(2)
Sugar	294	(2)
Salt	296	(1)
Caffeine	297	(2)
Alcohol	299	(2)
Cigarettes	301	(1)
Chapter 17 Putting Your Diet into Action	302	(8)
Charting for Health	302	(2)
Are You Depriving Your Body of Nutrients?	304	(2)
Reading Your Body	306	(3)
Eating for Life	309	(1)
Chapter 18 Designing Your Supplement Program	310	(7)
Supplement Safety	311	(1)
Buyer Beware	312	(1)
Natural Versus Synthetic	312	(1)
Brand Name or Generic?	313	(1)
Dissolution Statement	313	(1)
Expiration Dates	313	(1)
Proceed Slowly	314	(3)
Appendix A A Basic Nutrient Formula for Women	317	(2)
Appendix B Clinical Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies	319	(3)
Appendix C Major Nutrient Guide	322	(4)
Appendix D Strengthening Exercises for Women	326	(9)
Endnotes	335	(16)
Glossary	351	(5)
Resources	356	(5)
Index	361