Menopause

by Wright, Jill

• ISBN13: 9781857037241
• ISBN10: 1857037243
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: How to Books Ltd

Summary

The Herbal Health series examines herbal medicine as an alternative to modern drugs. This volume looks at the menopause and its effects, herbal treatment, orthodox treatment, and nutrition for a healthy menopause. There is an explanation of the female reproductive system and how to take herbs, as well as case histories and a directory of useful herbs. CONTENTS: All about the female reproductive system - what is menopause? - what help can your doctor offer? - are there any alternatives? How do they work? - How to take herbs Directory of useful herbs - eating for a healthy menopause - case histories ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Illustrations:Indexes

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(4)
Understanding the menopause	13	(14)
All about the female reproductive system	13	(2)
Hormone functions	15	(5)
How the body maintains a balance of hormones	20	(1)
The menopause explained	21	(2)
Stress and menopausal symptoms	23	(2)
Osteoporosis	25	(2)
What conventional medicine can offer	27	(15)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)	27	(6)
Treatments of osteoporosis	33	(1)
Treatment for anxiety and depression	34	(2)
Sleeping pills	36	(1)
Treatments for itchy skin	37	(2)
Treatments for vaginal dryness and soreness	39	(1)
A final note on the cost of HRT	40	(2)
Using herbs to treat menopausal problems	42	(18)
Aims of herbal treatment	42	(1)
How herbs work	43	(5)
Whole plant preparations stand the test of time	48	(1)
Combining herbs with orthodox medication	49	(2)
Herbal applications	51	(5)
The role of relaxation and exercise	56	(4)
Directory of useful herbs	60	(41)
Hormonal agents	61	(14)
Circulatory tonics	75	(5)
Iron tonics	80	(5)
Relaxants	85	(9)
Digestive tonics	94	(7)
Making your own herbal remedies	101	(9)
Types of herbal preparation	101	(1)
Oral remedies	102	(4)
Topical remedies	106	(4)
Choosing, growing and storing herbs	110	(7)
Identifying herbs	110	(1)
Choosing herbs	111	(1)
Growing herbs	111	(2)
Harvesting and storing herbs	113	(4)
Using nutrition for a healthy menopause	117	(22)
Daily requirements for nutrients	118	(1)
Special dietary needs of menopausal women	119	(1)
Calcium	120	(1)
B vitamins	121	(5)
Food for heart and circulation	126	(1)
Plant hormones in food	126	(1)
The benefits of vegetable oils	127	(1)
Recipes	128	(2)
What's wrong with slimming?	130	(1)
Case histories
Joint pain and irritable bowel	131	(1)
Early menopause and disability	132	(1)
Dry, blotchy skin and allergic asthma	133	(1)
Breast cancer, Tamoxifen and night sweats	134	(2)
Heavy periods, depression and anxiety	136	(1)
Stress, water retention and PMT	137	(1)
Fatigue, indigestion and hot flushes	138	(1)
Sources and resources	139	(4)
List of herbs within their applications	143	(1)
General index	144