Women' s Health in Complementary and Integrative Medicine - A Clinical Guide

di Low Dog - Micozzi • 2004 • dettagli prodotto

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DESCRIZIONE

This book covers the most common areas of concern in women's health. It provides a truly integrative approach, showing when, how, and for whom complementary/integrative therapies can benefit women in continuity with their regular medical care. This is an evidence-based, clinically-oriented book that presents the background and range of complementary and alternative therapies related to common medical conditions and functional complaints and disorders. It summarizes and analyzes scientific studies on the safety and efficacy of these therapies for various women’s health conditions. Each chapter includes a description of commonly used treatments, discussions of safety issues (including adverse effects and drug interactions), a comprehensive summary and methodological assessment of clinical trials on the subject (with animal and in vitro data included as appropriate), and advice on counseling patients. ContentsSection I: Current Concerns about Women’ s Health 1. Communicating with Patients about Complementary and Integrative Medicine 2. Weight Loss Products Section II: Reproductive Biology 3. Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) 4. Menstrual Cramps 5. Endometriosis 6. Menopause 7. Integrative Strategies During Pregnancy 8. Lactation, Breastfeeding and the Post-Partum Period Section III: Nervous System 9. Headaches 10. Migraine Headache 11. Depression 12. Insomnia 13. Cognitive Disorders and Dementia Section IV: Medical Conditions 14. Heart Disease 15. Breast Cancer 16. Vaginal Health 17. Cervical Dysplasia and Cancer 18. Urinary Tract Infection 19. Incontinence 20. Bone Health and Osteoporosis Appendix: Botanical Products